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Elmer Ambrose Sperry papers
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
Collection
Accession: 1893
Abstract:
Elmer Sperry (1860-1930) was one of America’s electric pioneers. He founded the Sperry Gyroscope Company in order to develop, manufacture, and market marine gyrostabilizing devices. The papers document Sperry's research and development work and entrepreneurial activities.
Dates:
1876-1931
Sperry Gyroscope Co. historical card file
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
Collection
Accession: 2366
Abstract:
The Sperry Gyroscope Company was originally organized by electrical inventor Elmer Ambrose Sperry (1860-1930) for the purpose of manufacturing and marketing his ship gyrostabilizer, gyrocompass, and high-intensity searchlight. Their card file documents over sixty years of the company's history.
Dates:
1945-1961