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Harry Nelson Collection
Collection · 1886 - 1975
The collection contains assorted reference materials about the history of the Truro, NS area that were acquired and/or created by Harry Nelson over his lifetime. There are 30 cm of research notes on the history of the communities of Colchester County, NS, which also contains correspondence and administrative records of the Colchester Historical Society with respect to exhibition planning. 1996.21.1 - 30
Rail Joint - Invention
Item · 1885-1916
Part of George Mosher Collection
Original technical drawing of a Rail Joint, invented by John S. Miller. Includes the side and top views with dimensions and details. Illustrates Figures 1 through 6. Drawn by George Mosher likely circa 1916, when he did similar drawings for other inventors. 2019.1.14 to 2019.1.17
Rail Joint - Invention, 2
Item · 1885-1916
Part of George Mosher Collection
Original technical drawing of a Rail Joint, invented by John S. Miller. Includes dimensions and details of Figures 7 and 8. Drawn by George Mosher likely circa 1916, when he did similar drawings for other inventors. 2019.1.18 to 2019.1.21
Item · 1908
Part of George Mosher Collection
Architectural drawing of Fire Door Frame construction for T. F. & M. Co. (Truro Foundry and Machine Co.)Includes dimensions and details. Lists requirements for cast iron dutch ovens (3) and 12 anchor boltsDrawn by George Mosher, October 1908. 2019.1.24
Item · 1908
Part of George Mosher Collection
Architectural drawing of Fire Doors for T. F. & M. Co. (Truro Foundry and Machine Co.)Includes dimensions and details. Lists requirements to furnish 3 right and 3 left doors in cast iron for dutch ovens.Drawing #1 by George Mosher, October 1908. 2019.1.25
Item · 1908
Part of George Mosher Collection
Architectural drawing of Roof Truss construction for T. F. & M. Co. (Truro Foundry and Machine Co.)Includes dimensions and material list for lumber, bolts and angle irons.Drawn by George Mosher, November 1908. 2019.1.26
Item · 1916
Part of George Mosher Collection
Original technical drawing of a Train Stopping Device, invented by Winthrop Bishop. Shows details of Figures 4, 7, 8 and 9. Drawn in 1916 by George Mosher, Attorney, and signed by witnesses and stamped on back by the US Patent Office. 2019.1.27
Item · 1916
Part of George Mosher Collection
Original technical drawing of a Train Stopping Device, invented by Winthrop Bishop. Shows details of Figures 5, 16 & 17. Drawn in 1916 by George Mosher, Attorney, and stamped on back by the US Patent Office, Nov. 1, 1916. 2019.1.28