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Alexandria Library

Cazenove Family Papers (MS212), 1786/1970

8.06 Linear Feet 15 boxes

This collection covers the history of the Cazenove Family of Alexandria from the 1790s to the 1970s. The first part of the collection features records from James O'Hara Cazenove (1880-1971), consisting primarily of correspondence and records relating to his business interests and investments, as well as legal documents and business related litigation. Some of the correspondence and notebooks relate to his role as an inventor including a patent for an improved eggbeater from the 1920s. It also includes records from his brother, Louis A. deCazenove (1851-1925), primarily related to his education at Cornell University.

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Cazenove Family Papers (MS212), 1786/1970 8.06 Linear Feet 15 boxes

Cazenove Family

This collection covers the history of the Cazenove Family of Alexandria from the 1790s to the 1970s. The first part of the collection features records from James O'Hara Cazenove (1880-1971), consisting primarily of correspondence and records relating to his business interests and investments, as well as legal documents and business related litigation. Some of the correspondence and notebooks relate to his role as an inventor including a patent for an improved eggbeater from the 1920s. It also includes records from his brother, Louis A. deCazenove (1851-1925), primarily related to his education at Cornell University.

College of William and Mary

John Oldham Steamship patent, 1817

2 Linear Feet

Patent for the invention of improvements of his former patent (1817 October 18) propelling ships and vessels on seas, rivers and canals. Per wikipedia, "Oldham also paid attention to marine propulsion, and in 1817 he obtained a patent (No. 4169) for propelling ships by means of paddles worked by a steam-engine."

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John Oldham Steamship patent, 1817 2 Linear Feet

Oldham, John, 1779–1840

Patent for the invention of improvements of his former patent (1817 October 18) propelling ships and vessels on seas, rivers and canals. Per wikipedia, "Oldham also paid attention to marine propulsion, and in 1817 he obtained a patent (No. 4169) for propelling ships by means of paddles worked by a steam-engine."

College of William and Mary

Peter Hawker Piano Forte and Other Keyed Instruments Patent, 1820

2 Linear Feet

Patent by George the Fourth for Peter Hawker's piano forte and other keyed instruments invention. Circular wax seal and paper seal attached.

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College of William and Mary

Scientific Inventions and Natural History Oddities Photographs, 1924/1926

0.01 Linear Foot

Six photographs with typed descriptions on the reverse. Photographed by Underwood and Underwood of New York and Washington, D.C. Appear to be part of press releases.

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