Samuel S. White personal papers, 1855-1923
Part of collection: Samuel Stockton White Dental Manufacturing Company records (1320)
Dates
- Creation: 1855-1923
Scope and Contents
Samuel S. White's personal papers series include some record of an 1872 partnership between White and Elisha Gray (1835-1901) to develop a system of electro-harmonic telegraphy, including agreements between White, Gray, Thomas Edison (1847-1931) and printed patents concerning the telephone and the telegraph inventions of Gray, Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) and others. His papers also concern property in Duluth, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Ohio, and Missouri; life insurance; charities; investments; and estate.
Extent
From the Collection: 148 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
These records are located in remote storage. Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Samuel Stockton White Dental Manufacturing Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository