Box 1

Abstract

This collection consists of the records of Obed Hussey, inventor of an early mechanical reaper. The materials date between 1833 and 1916, with the bulk of the material dating between 1852 and 1858. The materials include letters, trade catalogs, advertising images, and popular magazines.

Content Description From the File: This collection consists of letters, catalogs, periodicals and product images related to the work of Obed Hussey on his reaping machine. The material dates from 1833 to 1916, with the bulk dated between 1852 and 1858. Much of the material consists of correspondence between Hussey and his friend, Edward Stabler. Advertising and publicity materials make up much of the rest of the collection, along with an 1833 "Reply to Remonstrance" in which Hussey defends his designs and patent against...

Content Description From the File: This collection consists of letters, catalogs, periodicals and product images related to the work of Obed Hussey on his reaping machine. The material dates from 1833 to 1916, with the bulk dated between 1852 and 1858. Much of the material consists of correspondence between Hussey and his friend, Edward Stabler. Advertising and publicity materials make up much of the rest of the collection, along with an 1833 "Reply to Remonstrance" in which Hussey defends his designs and patent against...

Content Description From the File: This collection consists of letters, catalogs, periodicals and product images related to the work of Obed Hussey on his reaping machine. The material dates from 1833 to 1916, with the bulk dated between 1852 and 1858. Much of the material consists of correspondence between Hussey and his friend, Edward Stabler. Advertising and publicity materials make up much of the rest of the collection, along with an 1833 "Reply to Remonstrance" in which Hussey defends his designs and patent against...

Content Description From the File: This collection consists of letters, catalogs, periodicals and product images related to the work of Obed Hussey on his reaping machine. The material dates from 1833 to 1916, with the bulk dated between 1852 and 1858. Much of the material consists of correspondence between Hussey and his friend, Edward Stabler. Advertising and publicity materials make up much of the rest of the collection, along with an 1833 "Reply to Remonstrance" in which Hussey defends his designs and patent against...

Content Description From the File: This collection consists of letters, catalogs, periodicals and product images related to the work of Obed Hussey on his reaping machine. The material dates from 1833 to 1916, with the bulk dated between 1852 and 1858. Much of the material consists of correspondence between Hussey and his friend, Edward Stabler. Advertising and publicity materials make up much of the rest of the collection, along with an 1833 "Reply to Remonstrance" in which Hussey defends his designs and patent against...