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- "Frederick W. Taylor, Father of Scientific Management," Volume 1, 1923 -
- 1923
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"Frederick W. Taylor, Father of Scientific Management," Volume 1, 1923
- James Watt International Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1938 - Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. The James Watt International Medal is an international award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The Medal is awarded to eminent engineers who have attained world-wide recognition in mechanical engineering in any leadership capacity; research and development, invention, production.
- 1938
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James Watt International Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1938
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. The James Watt International Medal is an international award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The Medal is awarded to eminent engineers who have attained world-wide recognition in mechanical engineering in any leadership capacity; research and development, invention, production.
- "English Mechanic and World of Science," Volume LXIII, 1896 - Inventors shared their information through technical publications. This 1896 issue of <EM>The English Mechanic</EM> provided articles and "numerous practical engravings" for others throughout the world. One article in this issue helps readers create an oil-motor carriage.
- April 10, 1896
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"English Mechanic and World of Science," Volume LXIII, 1896
Inventors shared their information through technical publications. This 1896 issue of The English Mechanic provided articles and "numerous practical engravings" for others throughout the world. One article in this issue helps readers create an oil-motor carriage.
- Alex Dow Presenting Henry Ford with the James Watt International Medal, June 25, 1940 -
- June 25, 1940
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Alex Dow Presenting Henry Ford with the James Watt International Medal, June 25, 1940
- Ken Metcalf Speaking at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Meeting, October 20, 1964 - Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- October 20, 1964
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Ken Metcalf Speaking at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Meeting, October 20, 1964
Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- "Frederick W. Taylor, Father of Scientific Management," Volume 2, 1923 -
- 1923
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"Frederick W. Taylor, Father of Scientific Management," Volume 2, 1923
- Herreshoff Stationary Steam Engine, Used by Princeton University, 1879 - The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company was founded in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1878. By the turn of the 20th century, it was arguably the most significant steam and sailing yacht builder in the United States. This Herreshoff steam engine was used by students in the laboratory at Princeton University's School of Engineering.
- 1879
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Herreshoff Stationary Steam Engine, Used by Princeton University, 1879
The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company was founded in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1878. By the turn of the 20th century, it was arguably the most significant steam and sailing yacht builder in the United States. This Herreshoff steam engine was used by students in the laboratory at Princeton University's School of Engineering.