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Henrik V. Zernikow Loss papers, 1892-1925
Papers of a Norwegian-born Philadelphia consulting engineer and inventor of hydraulic machines, including an all-steel wheel to be used on railway cars. The papers consist of James Christie letter (Aug. 31, 1906) regarding screws, a Gardner C. Anthony pamphlet about punching machines, a notebook of drawings on the tire mill, and two articles on mechanical engineering (1892-1904).
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Henrik V. von Zernikow Loss Papers: Notebook, letter, pamphlet. -
Walter Geist papers, circa 1938-1950
Clippings, letters, and a pamphlet concerning an engineer, inventor, and president of Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1950 he was named Knight, First Class, Order of St. Olaf. Includes 1943 annual report to stockholders of the Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co.
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Walter Geist Papers: Clippings, Letters, pamphlet. 1943 annual report to stockholders of the Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. -
Wilhelm Fleischer lecture, 1919 June 25
A paper titled "The 400,000 H. P. Hydro-Electric Air-Nitrogen Plant at Notodden, Norway" (description and historical development), presented before the Brooklyn Engineers Club. Fleischer was the purchasing engineer for the Norwegian Hydro-Electric Company.
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Wilhelm Fleischer Article: "The 400,000 H.P. Hydro-Electric Air-Nitrogen Plant at Notodden, Norway" June 29. -
Ole Evinrude papers, 1907-2006
Ole Evinrude Pamphlet: Biography. Includes article "A Wisconsin Legend: Ole Evinrude and his Outboard Motor," by Ralph Lambrecht (Wisconsin Magazine of History, Spring 2006)
Contents- Ole Evinrude and the Old Fellows (1947), 32-page biography of the Norwegian-born inventor of the outboard motor, by Gordon MacQuarrie (2 copies).
- A few circulars presenting the history of the company, 1907-1974.
- Clippings (1919-1934).
- Photograph of Ralph Evinrude, a son.
- Includes article "A Wisconsin Legend: Ole Evinrude and his Outboard Motor," by Ralph Lambrecht (Wisconsin Magazine of History, Spring 2006).
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Hans O. Egeberg papers, 1933-2000
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A biography, tributes, and a letter concerning a Norwegian-born engineer and Gary Steel Works employment manager.
Contents- Tribute by Ralph E. Rowley.
- Clipping from "Nordisk Tidende," January 24, 1945, which tells of Roger O. Egeberg, a son who was an associate of General Douglas MacArthur.
- Letter from Martin Cornelius (1952).
- Reaching for the World: Early Memories, by Roger O. Egeberg (edited by Barbara Scheiber & Shirley Cockrane, Washington Expatriates Press, Washington, D.C., 2000). One chapter recounts the family returning to live and work on the family farm in Akebaerg, Norway (1912).
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Peter Christian Asserson papers, circa 1881, 1944
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Biographical information on a Norwegian-born rear admiral and civil engineer in the United States Navy. He was an ensign in the navy during the Civil War, and as the senior member of the Corps of Engineers, 1872-1901, was in charge of building most major American dry docks. Includes an article by Kenneth O. Bjørk (n.d.).
Biographical information:
Born in Egersund, sailed as a youth in Norway, took courses in navigation, astronomy and engineering at Cooper Union in New York in preparation for service in the Union Navy at the onset of the Civil War. Served on the Florida as navigator and divisional officer. Following the war he raised four battleships, two frigates and a number of river boats. Placed in charge of the reconstruction of the navy yard in Norfolk in 1873. In 1885 he was sent to rebuild the navy yards in New York. Became known as a dry dock expert, retired in 1901, died in 1906. Children were William C. Asserson, Frederick A. Asserson, Henry R.Asserson, M. Alice Asserson, and two daughters who married W. B. Fletcher and William F. Spicer.
Contents- Clipping, Biography by Kenneth Bjørk published in Nordisk Tedende, March 23, 1944
- In English.
- Photocopy of application as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, circa 1881
- Approved as member in June 1882.
- Clipping, Biography by Kenneth Bjørk published in Nordisk Tedende, March 23, 1944
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Georg B. Anthonisen papers, 1935-1940
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Papers of a Norwegian-born inventor and engineer who emigrated in 1910 and worked for the Great Northern Railway and the Minnesota Highway Department. Correspondence and blueprints of his spring spikes and variable twisted track spikes. See "Norwegian American Technical Journal," 10:8 (Feb. 1937) and Kenneth Bjork, "Saga in Steel and Concrete" (1947), p. 379.
Contents- Correspondence and blue prints
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Viggo Drewsen papers, 1930
A biography and a memorial address concerning a Norwegian-American chemist who emigrated in 1894, and who became chief of the technical research department of West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company in New York. He held many patents in the cellulose industry.
Contents
Biography and Memorial Address. Eyvind Bødtker, author.