Miessner Electronic Piano, 1941 - 1957, bulk: 1947 - 1950
Scope and Contents
This sub-series consists of visual and textual documents explaining the functions of technical devices or inventions, or documenting research and experiments being conducted by Miessner. It includes but is not limited to blueprints of Miessner’s inventions or devices being used by Miessner in his experiments; descriptions and sketches of inventions being worked on by Miessner and his associates; notes on experiments conducted by Miessner or his associates; and user manuals for devices used by Miessner in his experiments.
Blueprints, notes, and sketches that were sent together with correspondence are located in the Correspondence series.
Dates
- Creation: 1941 - 1957
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1947 - 1950
Creator
- From the Collection: Miessner, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1890- (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is primarily in English. German, French, Spanish, Swedish, and Serbian are also present.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 43.00 Cubic Feet
From the Collection: 42 cubic foot boxes, 1 oversize box other_unmapped
From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 16.00 cubic_foot_boxes
From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu