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David Thomas papers
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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