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Show more35 Typed letters regarding Henry Ford's attempt to acquire Brush Windmill for Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan, written in 1929, 1930, and 1931 largely between James Bishop, Nona Schirg, and W. Culver, including letters from Charles Sawyer and Roger Perkins regarding their eventual opposition to Ford acquiring Windmill. Also includes letters between R. S. McCrea and W. Culver regarding Brush dynamo in Muskegon, Michigan that Ford offered to buy. Some letters include newspaper clippings and one photograph. Includes February 1929 Electrical World article regarding Ford Museum plans.
Charles F. Brush, Sr., Papers
Series 1: Correspondence
Subseries 3: Business and Professional (1876-1931)
Box 4
Folder 8
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Show more21 Typed letters mostly between Charles F., Sr., and Howard McClenahan, secretary of Franklin Institute, regarding Brush being awarded Franklin Medal by Institute, Brush speaking at semi-centennial celebration of first dynamo test on April 18, 1928, and Brush receiving medal and speaking at medal ceremony on May 16, 1928. Includes report on Franklin Institute activities written by McClenahan, and 2 typed letters between W. Culver and McClenahan regarding using wood from Brush's house for a room in new Institute building from August 1929.
Charles F. Brush, Sr., Papers
Series 1: Correspondence
Subseries 3: Business and Professional (1876-1931)
Box 4
Folder 9
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Show more55 Typed and handwritten letters between Charles F., Sr., and General Electric Company employees, particularly W. Culver and J Hammond, regarding research into the history of General Electric and electrical lighting. Written in 1925, 1926, 1927, and 1928. Culver particularly asking Brush what to include regarding Brush's early work and Brush Electric Company. Includes correspondence concerning plans for 50th anniversary of first dynamo test, a letter from Popular Mechanics writer wishing to write on Brush's contributions to electricity, and letters regarding G. W. Stockley's work with Brush Electric Company. Also includes photograph of newspaper clipping from 1927 regarding Brush's visit to a G.E. plant. Includes letter from Elihu Thomson in 1929 regarding 50th anniversary of incandescent lamp.
Charles F. Brush, Sr., Papers
Series 1: Correspondence
Subseries 3: Business and Professional (1876-1931)
Box 4
Folder 11
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