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W. Dale Parker Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-093
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers of William Dale Parker, management specialist on NASA's Project Gemini, General Motors plant engineer; General Dynamics management specialist; writer; businessman; self-described political consultant, expert on human relations, and genius. It contains correspondence, memorabilia, photos, scrapbooks, and ephemera relating to Parker's life, career and interests, as well as the life and career of his youngest daughter, Jacquelyn Parker, the first female...
Dates:
1914 - 2006
Parmmer Letter,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-054
Abstract
This collection contains a letter written to "Mr. Parmmer" (likely Parmer) regarding cattle care.
Dates:
1869
Henry T. Parrish Scrapbook of 1860 Presidential Election
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-070
Abstract
The scrapbook in this collection contains newspaper clippings of the 1860 presidential campaigns. The primary focus of being on candidates John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas, and John Caleb Breckinridge.
Dates:
1860
Bernard L. Parsons Papers and Photographs
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Ms-1992-053
Scope and Contents
Collection includes pamphlets, books and reports relating to soil erosion, land drainage, and other agricultural issues.
Dates:
1918 - 1942
Henry C. Parsons Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-109
Abstract
This collection contains the papers--including correspondence, legal records, and financial documents--of Henry C. Parsons (1840-1894), official of the Richmond & Alleghany Railroad, Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad, and Kanawha Construction Company, and owner of Natural Bridge, Virginia.
Dates:
1863 - 1905
John T. Parsons Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-016
Abstract
John T. Parsons (1913-2007) was a manufacturer and inventor of numerical control, which is the application of computer technology to manufacturing processes. The John T. Papers include correspondence, memoranda, financial records, engineering drawings and specifications, files about civic affairs in Traverse City, Michigan, reading files and other materials.
Dates:
1910 - 2000
Winifred Parsons Architecture Notebook,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-058
Abstract
The collection consists of a bound notebook containing about 800 cyanotypes, 300 halftones and process illustrations, and 32 hand illustrated images of architecture ranging from Ancient Egypt until 1900. The notebook is an expandable binder filled with leaves of lined notebook paper, signed by Winifred Parsons and appears to have been made for a class assignment sometime between 1900-1906.
Dates:
1900 - 1906
Part of the United States of North America (reproduction)
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0020
Abstract
Map encompasses the area between northern Florida and Maine. It likely comes from Isaac Weld's Travels Through the States of North America. Note in upper right indicates places where Christian Indians resided. Reproduction is in negative format.
Dates:
1798
Partie de l'Amerique Septentrionale, qui comprend le Cours De l'Ohio, la Nouvelle Angleterre, la Nouvelle York, le New Jersey, la Pensylvanie, le Maryland, la Virginie, la Caroline
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0017
Abstract
Map contains an inset that continues the mapping of South Carolina. map evidently removed from a bound volume. Paper contains a watermark of what appears to be a birdhouse.
Dates:
[1755]
Partie Occidentale de la Nouvelle France ou du Canada (1755) (Reproduction)
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0532
Abstract
Reproduction of map of the Great Lakes region, dated 1755. Text in French.
Dates:
1755
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