Elgin National Watch Company

Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of various documents belonging to Horace R. Danner. This includes correspondence as well as informatino on various watch companies, including the Illinois Watch Company, Columbus Watch Company, and the Waltham Watch Company. Additionally, there are a couple certificates of guaranty for watch movements and several certificates of shares of stock for several companies including Waltham Watch Company and Elgin National Watch Company.

Scope and Contents Series mainly contains specifications and procedures in the form of supplies contracts, which consist of photographs, drawings, reports, and lists that document all aspects of jewel production. This includes engineering standards and operation instructions for machines, fixtures, and devices. Also included in supplies contracts are jewel facility reports (copies) of Elgin National Watch Company. Photographs show machines and tools used in jewel production. ...