Collection: Mark Massey Collection | NAWCC LARC Archives Public Interface

This collection includes notes on watch clockmakers as well as some correspondence from various companies, such as the E. Ingraham Company, National Magnetic Clock Company, and Tiffany & Co.

The majority of these records are the notes on various watch and clockmakers of the United States, organized by geographic region, and then alphabetically by town or company. There is a specific focus on the eastern United States. In particular, there are folders on Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Georgia, and Philadelphia. However, for Connecticut, the only records in this collecion are from the latter part of the alphabet, with Connecticut towns between S and W.

The majority of these notes include a person or company name, with the years they were active. However, there are a select few records with more information, such as clippings or important dates.

Dates

1922 - 1947
Majority of material found within 1937-1945

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Use

These records are open to researchers for personal or scholarly research. Most of the records in the collection are available for photocopy, depending on the preservation needs of the material as well as other variables not specified here. Researchers, however, are responsible for obtaining copyright permission to use materials and documents. These records are part of the permanent collection in the archives of the Library & Research Center of the National Watch and Clock Museum and researchers are required to comply with the Archive Rules when using the collection.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection has been arranged to reflect the original order of the documents. There are folders for specific cities and states of the United States, as well as a section for any other American clocks that do not fall into the more specific geographically-based folders.