Unpublished papers, 1967, pertaining to Joseph Saxton

Mss.B.Sa93f

Date: 1967 | Size: 2 volume(s), 2 items, 134 p., photocopies.
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Abstract

These two papers were written by Arthur H. Frazier and are entitled, "Joseph Saxton's first sojourn at Philadelphia, 1818 to 1831, and his contributions to the Independence Hall clock" (57 p., n.d.), and "Joseph Saxton and his electrical devices" (77 p., 1967).

Background note

Joseph Saxton was a Philadelphia watchmaker and inventor; he was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1837.

Collection Information

Physical description

2 volumes, 134 p., photocopies.

Provenance

Presented by Arthur H. Frazier and accessioned, 1968 (1968 462-463p).

Location of originals:

Originals in possession of Arthur H. Frazier.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Biographies.

Personal Name(s)

  • Frazier, Arthur H.
  • Saxton, Joseph, 1799-1873

Subject(s)

  • Clock and watch makers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
  • Inventors -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.


Detailed Inventory

 Frazier, Arthur H..
Joseph Saxton's first sojourn at Philadelphia, 1818 to 1831, and his contributions to the Independence Hall clock
n.d. 57 page(s)
 Frazier, Arthur H..
Joseph Saxton and his electrical devices
1967 77 page(s)