Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter
Keywords
genealogy, 19th-century patents, spirit of Invention
Abstract
In your genealogical studies, have you ever come across a journal, diary, or other written material that discusses a relative's attempt to receive a patent for some new and novel invention? Do you know for a fact that one of the people you are researching was involved in the "Spirit of Invention" that surged through the world, specifically the United States, during the 19th century? Or, just on a lark, maybe a subject of yours patented something and you don't even know it. If any of these possibilities are even remotely feasible, I can help provide you with some more information.
Recommended Citation
Farnum, Bret
(1981)
"Cliff Petersen's Collection of U.S. Patent Models,"
Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter: Vol. 17:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sahs_newsletter/vol17/iss2/6