Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company Records, Ms1987-041, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company
Abstract:
The Sprague Electric Railway and Motors collection includes two diagrams for setting up Sprague Electric Motors, and two completed motor cards for automatic motors.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company Records, Ms1987-041, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company Records includes two diagrams for setting up Sprague Electric Motors, and two completed motor cards for automatic motors. The materials are undated.

Biographical / historical:

The Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company was founded in 1884 in New York by Frank J. Sprague, a former employee of Thomas Edison. Eventually the company merged into Edison General Electric, later becoming General Electric.

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collections prior to 1987.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company Records was completed in October 2013.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard