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Thomas, David, 1794-1882

Existence: 1794 - 1882
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1794-11-03 - 1882-06-22

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

David Thomas papers

 Collection
Accession: 2023
Abstract:

David Thomas (1794-1882) was a Pennsylvania iron manufacturer who introduced into the United States the use of anthracite coal in the manufacture of pig iron. The papers consist of twenty-eight letters received by Thomas between May 1839 and 1842. They contain important new information on one of the textbook examples of nineteenth century technology transfer.

Dates: 1839-1843

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  • Subject: Technology transfer X