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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
Stephanie L. Kwolek papers
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
Collection
Accession: 2607
Abstract:
Stephanie Louise Kwolek (1923-2014) was an American chemist known for inventing Kevlar. The papers of Stephanie L. Kwolek chronicle her work over a forty year span at the DuPont Company. The collection includes patents, journal articles, awards, subject files, and speeches that were either produced by or aided Kwolek in her work.
Dates:
1937-2014