John Ericsson letters, 1864-1866

Collection context

Creator:
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
Extent:
1 volume (1 volume)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

A collection of twenty-nine letters written by and relating to Ericsson. Twenty-three of the letters were written by John Bourne from London. The material all relates to Ericsson's designs for naval engines, their patenting, and execution.

Biographical / historical:

Swedish American inventor, designer, marine engineer. Ericsson is chiefly remembered as the designer of the famed MONITOR which defeated the Confederate ship MERRIMAC.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Ericsson letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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