J. A. Snavely Letter, 1899 (Ms2013-040)
Title
J. A. Snavely Letter, 1899 (Ms2013-040)
Subject
Science and Technology
Description
The collection includes a letter written by J. A. Snavley, its envelope, and an advertisement postcard/mailer for Scientific American publications. The letter describes attempts to gain a patent for acetylene gas light and other inventions, such as a $5.00 reading lamp. The letter is dated March 2, 1899 and is addressed to an Ephraim Tarter.
Creator
Snavely, J. A., (Joseph Alwise)
Source
Date
1899
Rights
Permission to publish material from the J. A. Snavely Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Rights
Collection is open for research.
Language
English
Type
Correspondence
Advertisements
Identifier
Ms2013-040_JASnavely
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: J. A. Snavely Letter, Ms2013-040, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Collection Tree
- Manuscript Collections
- J. A. Snavely Letter, 1899 (Ms2013-040)
