Research
Series
This collection consists mostly of research done by Roberts on Connecticut horology. It includes photocopies of articles, catalogs, and books, as well as patent research. This includes several reference requests to the United States Patent Office. This collection has copies of maps of Connecticut from circa 1850 and portraits of C. Jerome and E. Ingraham.
This collection also contains some correspondence between Roberts and other individuals concerning family clocks. There are a number of photographs, however many of these photographs are not labeled.
Dates
- 1917 - 1984
- Majority of material found within 1972-1984
Language of Materials
English
French
French
Conditions Governing Access
Due to personal financial information, parts of this collection are RESTRICTED. The document(s) in question can only be accessed by Kenneth D. Roberts and his spouse/descendants, the NAWCC Board of Directors, and by specific individuals at the NAWCC Headquarters, namely the Executive Director, the Museum Director, and the Controller. These restrictions will remain in place until November 9, 2092.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Creator
- From the Collection: Roberts, Kenneth D. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the NAWCC Library and Research Center Archives Repository