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Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company Typewriter

 Collection
Identifier: 2002-0063

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

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.

Title
Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company Typewriter
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2010 April
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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