circa 1870

Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Egbert L. Viele

One engraving of Egbert L. Viele dated circa 1870. Bust portrait of Viele.

GLC08878.0646

circa 1990

Breda, Carl von, 1759-1818

Postcard

Title: Postcard of James Watt

One postcard of James Watt dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Watt. Based on a painting by Carl Von Breda.

GLC08878.0743

circa 1840

Adlard, Henry, 1799-1893

Engraving

Title: Engraving of James Watt

One engraving of James Watt dated circa 1840. Features a statue by Chantrey of James Watt seated and looking at papers on his lap. The engraving is based on a drawing by H. Corbould.

GLC08878.0744

1878

Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890

Photograph

Title: John Scott Russell

One photograph of John Scott Russell, a Scottish civil engineer in 1878 taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1722

1878

Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890

Photograph

Title: Sir Joseph William Bazalgette

One photograph of Sir Joseph William Bazalgette, a civil engineer, dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1753

1878

Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890

Photograph

Title: James Nasmyth

One photograph of James Nasmyth dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1763

1878

Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890

Photograph

Title: Sir John Hawkshaw

One photograph of John Hawkshaw, a civil engineer dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1772

circa 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: Waste Can Lose the War

One essay entitled, "Waste Can Lose the War" written by William L. Batt, an American mechanical engineer. Pertains to recycling materials that can be used to produce war supplies such as weapons, gear, spare parts and other items.

GLC09619.013

1905-1908

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album of Puerto Rico in 1900s]

One photograph album consisting of cyanotypes, silver prints and printing-paper photos dated 1905 to 1908 related to Beekman Winthrop's governorship in Puerto Rico. Images depict the colonization by the American government; developing infrastructure; construction of railroads, buildings, and roads. Portraits include those of Taino people, Puerto Ricans and American engineers, land surveyors and ranchers. Photographs within the album note locations within the island. Exact names of towns have not been determined. There are a variety of images of nature. Condition of photographs vary.

GLC09840

July 1970

NIP

Magazine

Title: NIP - Black Progress Edition

One issue of NIP printed as the "Special Black Progress Edition," dated July 1970. Front cover is a portrait of Roy Wilkins, executive director of NAACP. This special issue highlights the progress of African American across different industries as well as the convention schedule for the 61st National NAACP Convention. Advertisements exclusively feature African Americans.

GLC09640.226

27 December 1943

Autocar

Poster

Title: Bridge Partners

One poster entitled "Bridge Partners" printed by Autocar, dated December 27, 1943. Poster features an Autocar mobile derrick as it helps lay a pontoon bridge in the background other Autocar vehicles shoot into the sky. The poster reads in part, "Autocar is proud to cooperate with the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Forces. Keep your own essential Autocars rolling, while our armed forces keep the enemy reeling." A stamp on the back has the date of December 27, 1943, and the note, "Posted Lower Plant."

GLC09654.36

1940-1949

Various

Header Record

Title: [Group of fifty-nine posters, circa 1940s] [Decimalized .01-.59]

Collection of fifty-nine posters, dated circa 1940s concerning World War II. Posters were printed in the United States, England and Canada. The subjects are related to buying war bonds, war stamps, rationing, salvage, recycling and possible espionage. Ten of the posters were printed by Autocar, advertising their trucks, and their part in the war effort.

GLC09654

November 14, 1969

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of buttons belonging to Vicki Wulwick][Decimalized .01-.18]

Collection of pins and buttons dated approximately 1970s. Pertain to various protests attended by Vicki Wulwick while attending Columbia University. Related to anti-war sentiments, environmental causes, and international human rights.

GLC09894

circa 1970

Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Object

Title: 'Member Ben?

One white pin with an illustration of Benjamin Franklin and a yellow lightning bolt with text that reads, "'Member Ben?" Created by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for its members.

GLC09894.04