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:
Outils d'Etampage et d'Emboutissage", 1953
File — Box: Legal, Box: 47, 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.
Practical Treatise on Gearing, 1937
File — Box: Letter, Box: 48, Folder: 1
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.
Presentation - Approach to Modern Movement Design, 1948
File — Box: Letter, Box: 45, Folder: 5
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.
Project #1605 Girard-Perregaux Chronometer, 1966
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, 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.
Project #1868 Miniature Elapsed Time Indicator, 1962 - 1967
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, 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.
Railroad Watch Movements , 1983 - 1984
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, Folder: 3
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.
Swiss Manufacturing and Machinery Catalogs , 1968 - 1972
File — Box: Legal, Box: 47, Folder: 3
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.
Swiss Manufacturing and Machinery Catalogs , 1968 - 1972
File — Box: Legal, Box: 47, 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.
Swiss Standards Report - Escapements, Not Dated
File — Box: Legal, Box: 46, Folder: 5
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.
The Handy Book for Manufacturers, 1939
File — Box: Legal, Box: 47, Folder: 5
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.