Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company Typewriter

Collection

Identifier: 2002-0063

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a Blickensderfer 6, a portable typewriter produced by the Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company in 1906, with its original carrying case.

Dates

1906

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish this item must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

History

The Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company was founded by George C. Blickensderfer (1850-1917) in Stamford, Connecticut, in 1889 to manufacture portable typewriters.

Extent

1.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of a Blickensderfer 6, a portable typewriter produced by the Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company in 1906, with its original carrying case.

Acquisition Information

This typewriter was donated by Richard Feffer on May 31, 2002.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to Connecticut businesses. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.