Elmer Gates Papers

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Summary: Papers document the life of Elmer Gates (1859-1923), an independent American inventor and psychologist. Gates developed ideas related to experimental psychology and inventions in fields such as metallurgy, electricity, microscopy, X-rays, and pedagogy. Papers include correspondence, photographs, patents, articles and clippings, writings, and estate documents.

Type: Collection descriptionsArchival materialsWritingsPhotographsPatentsPersonal papersCorrespondenceArticlesDiaries

Creator: Gates, Elmer, 1859-1923

Identifier: NMAH.AC.1123

Topic: PsychologyPsychologistsInventorsInventions

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Set Name: Elmer Gates Papers / Series 4: Patents / 4.3: British Patent
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British Patent 20,544

Collection Creator
Gates, Elmer, 1859-1923

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