Drescher, Ernest W.
Person
Ernest W. Drescher was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in October 1908. He was the first child of his father William, a woodworker, and his mother, Emma Hemse, a housekeeper. They immigrated to America from Bavaria, Germany in the late 19th century, hence Dresher’s evident ability to read (and possibly write) in German.
At Hamilton, Drescher was deeply involved in movement design. Based on the records he kept, he also held a keen interest in the design of machines and tools used in watchmaking. This is reflected in the brochures, pamphlets, and other publications in his files, many of which are German, French, or Swiss in origin. He died in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in July of 1985.
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
16/0 Size 922B Product Specifications, 1939 - 1978
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.
21/0 Size 750 and 751 Product Design Notes, 1950 - 1976
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.
Anleitung zur Inbetriebsetzung der Prazisions-Schrauben und Fassonautomaten", 1935
File — Box: Legal, Box: 47, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.
Balance and Hairspring Binder, 1957 - 1966
File — Box: Letter, Box: 4, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Series consists of correspondence, tests, research reports, and drawings that document the development, application, and production costs of metal alloys for hairsprings. Correspondence pertaining to the acquisition, analysis, and use of raw materials is mostly between Hamilton and International Nickel Company.
Bulova and General Industry - Articles, Technical Data, and Correspondence, 1973 - 1979
File — Box: Letter, Box: 45, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.
Bulova and General Industry - Notes, Articles, and Correspondence, 1965 - 1981
File — Box: Letter, Box: 45, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.
Bulova and General Industry - Notes, Articles, and Correspondence, 1974 - 1980
File — Box: Letter, Box: 45, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.
Bulova Quality Control, 1950 - 1960
File — Box: Letter, Box: 15, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Series consists of catalogs, lists, and drawings that detail various specifications and procedures for the manufacture, testing, and quality control of products manufactured for military use. Materials in this series pertain to anything that was developed to comply with U.S. Department of Defense or Military standards.Featured timepieces and instruments include: Strap Watches 987A and S, 8 Day Civil Date Elapsed Time Clock, Comparing Watch 2974B, Navigational Watch 3992B, Master...
Case Lug Distances, 1959 - 1974
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.
Development of Watch Movement Design Standards, 1936 - 1962
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Series consists of personal papers, articles, specifications, procedures, research, reports, design drawings, catalogs, publications, data, and correspondence related to the design and use of machines and tools. The majority of catalogs and brochures in this series are German, Swiss, or French in origin and provide details about machines and tools used in manufacturing.