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J. A .Snavely Letter, 1899

Dublin Core

Title

J. A .Snavely Letter, 1899

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.

Date

1899

Access Rights

Collection is open for research.

Language

English

Identifier

Ms2013-040_JASnavelyLetter

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.