Electric lighting, Arc
     Subject 
  
        Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
      
        Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Elmer Ambrose Sperry papers
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      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
      
    
           
              