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:
Jewel Bearing Production, Turtle Mountain Facility , 1962 - 1988
File — Box: Letter, Box: 7, Folder: 12
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.
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Leveling and Reassembly of Ship Chronometer, 1981 - 1984
File — Box: Legal - Tall, Box: 13, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
Series contains research reports, compensation and fatigue test data, correspondence, drawings, photographs, and various instructions that pertain to the production, design, distribution, assembly, use, and performance of marine chronometers. Drawings and photographs show various chronometers and parts: Models 4221, M21, M22, and M23, among others. Beyond chronometers, this series highlights Hamilton’s contributions to World War II through the Army-Navy E Award and “Tomorrow In the Making” - ...
Life Insurance Policy, 1932 - 1950
File — Box: Letter, Box: 45, Folder: 6
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.
Machine Design, 1953
File — Box: Letter, Box: 45, Folder: 12
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.
Machinery Operation and Instructions, 1939 - 1951
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, 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.
Manufacturing and Machinery Catalogs, 1959
File — Box: Legal, Box: 47, Folder: 6
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.
Manufacturing and Machinery Catalogs, 1959
File — Box: Legal, Box: 47, 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.
Military Specifications - Quality Control, Drawing and List Creation, 1959 - 1976
File — Box: Letter, Box: 15, Folder: 7
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...
Miniaturization of Fasteners, Not Dated
File — Box: Letter, Box: 45, Folder: 10
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.
Operations - Quality Control, 1957 - 1958
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, Folder: 6
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.