Acheson, 1893-1944, bulk: 1910 - 1911
Scope and Contents
A small series of books or other publications by or about Edward G. Acheson, the founder of Carborundum. Includes a farewell dinner menu (1910), "The Man Who Didn't Know When He had Failed", a pathfinder about Acheson, Egyptianized Clay, Acheson Graphite by Orrin E. Dunlap, etc. Includes a booklet on Trilobites from 1944 by John R. Ball (?), and Carborundum: Its History, Manufacture and Uses by E.G. Acheson (Reprinted from the Journal of the Franklin Institute, September, 1893). Box 2011-78.
Dates
- 1893-1944
- Majority of material found within 1910 - 1911
Creator
- Acheson, Edward Goodrich , 1856-1931 (Person)
Extent
0.5 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- Acheson, Edward Goodrich , 1856-1931 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Repository
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3rd Floor
Niagara Falls NY 14305 United States
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