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John G. Alphin Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0363

Abstract The John G. Alphin Papers are a valuable resource for researching mechanization of agriculture in the 20th century and Clemson University’s role in the process. Alphin was a professor of Agricultural (and Biological) Engineering at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center from 1965-1997.The collection contains audio-visual materials, computer programs, correspondence, drawings, experimental data, memorandums, research notes, research papers, reports and other...

Dates: 1836 - 2009

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives

Alexander Pierce Anderson Collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0262

Scope and Contents The photocopied articles and clippings reflect and follow Anderson's career until his death in 1943. There are two articles written in 1978 that relate his exploits and retell the circumstances surrounding the introduction and courtship of Anderson with his wife, Lydia. The bulk of the correspondence is dated from around the years 1900-1901, when Anderson returned to Clemson after a year at the University of Minnesota. Correspondence between Anderson and Clemson College Presidents Hartzog...

Dates: 1892 - 1978; 1900 - 1901

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives

Bernard A. Behrend Collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0240

Abstract This collection consists of the personal papers of Bernard Arthur Behrend. They document his long career as an electrical engineer, inventor, scholar, and author, and include material relating to his book, The Induction Motor. In addition, the collection includes material on subjects in which he had an interest as a scholar and hobbyist. There is correspondence with Margaret Chase Behrend, Behrend's widow and the donor of the Collection, the author Julia...

Dates: 1830 - 1982; 1890 - 1932

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives

Furman Hovey Martin Jr. Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0294

Abstract

After receiving a degree in textile engineering from Clemson College in 1933, Furman Martin worked at Springs Industries in research and development, 1933-1975 with service in the U.S. Army during World War II. The papers primarily pertain to Martin's work at Springs Industries and document applied research related to textile manufacturing. They include articles, artifacts, correspondence, drawings, index cards, memoranda, newspapers, patents, photographs, reports, and tables.

Dates: 1860 - 1999; 1949 - 1971

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives

William B. Johnson Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0254

Abstract

William B. Johnson, career military man and Clemson alumnus, used expertise and knowledge gained while a cadet in Clemson College's school of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering to become an inventor and vehicle design team specialist while in the Army.

Dates: 1911-1951 1977

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives

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John G. Alphin Papers

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