E.O.C. Ord II - Patents., 01/01/1883-12/31/1883

File — Box: 6, Folder: 7

Identifier: 78805

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains documents concerning Edward Otho Cresap Ord's inventions and patents, such as improvements to firearms and gold pans. Also contains printed material found among Ord's files. Documents relating to Ord's patents are placed first in the series and arranged chronologically. Printed material is placed second in the series and is also arranged chronologically.

Dates

01/01/1883-12/31/1883

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/03

Container Summary

Documents and original drawings regarding Edward Otho Cresap Ord II's invention of "Artists and Amateurs Lead Pencil Sketching Scale. Pencil holder and distance meter." Dated 1883.