Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions, circa 1937

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Summary

Title:
Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions
Dates:
circa 1937
Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
The collection consists of a booklet containing instructions for the building and operation of a steam turbine. It includes details about the model and 6 folded construction plans.
Extent:
1 item
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1733 (SAFR 24688), Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a booklet containing instructions for the building and operation of a steam turbine. It includes details about the model and 6 folded construction plans.

Biographical / historical:

The D.E. Whiton Machine Co. was founded in 1856 by David E. Whiton in New London Connecticut. Whiton's first product was a patented centering machine for use in machine shops, but the business quickly expanded to include gear cutting machines, lathes, chucks, and turbines. Whiton and his son, Lucius E. Whiton, were awarded several patents under the name of the company. At the time of Whiton's death in 1904, the company had 100 employees spread over several buildings, including a foundry and multiple machine shops.

Acquisition information:
SAFR-02369
Processing information:

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Arrangement:

1 collection in 1 folder.

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Physical description:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard .

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Historic Documents Department staff, 2017.
Date Prepared:
2018
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 4/11/2018 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1733 (SAFR 24688), Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Location of this collection:
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123, US
Contact:
415-561-7030
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