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Carl Adams Baer Silk Mill Notes 1912-1922
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0193
Abstract
Interesting insight into the workings of textile machinery specifically of local Lehigh Valley silk mills. There were many silk mills in the early 20th century in the Lehigh Valley.
Dates:
1912-1922
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Photograph Album of the De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. Kimberley, South Africa 1899-1905
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0230
Abstract
This collection of photographs records the careers of two Lehigh alumni in mining engineering and illustrate the diamond mining procedures in South Africa of the world’s most famous mining conglomerate – De Beers, from 1899 to 1905.
Dates:
1899-1905
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Pottstown Machine Company Photographs
Collection
Identifier: SC Photo-0003
Abstract
Pottstown Machine Company Photographs (circa 1900-1932) contains 366 photographs, one advertisement, and an inventory. Each of these items relate to the Pottstown Machine Company, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The subjects of the photographs are the various machines the company manufactured. Some include the interior of the company’s buildings and/or personnel. The advertisement includes a photograph of a man using one of the machines and a short description of the machine. The list contains...
Dates:
1900-1923
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections