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== Correspondence Collections ==
== Correspondence Collections ==


=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929.02.27 – 1929.03.14) ===
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.


; '''1890‑03‑12 – Initial Inquiry'''
:; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-03-12.pdf|Letter scan]]   
:: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]]   
: Lamson & Goodnow requests specifications for a proposed thermometer assembly.
:: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.


; '''1890‑04‑02 Technical Clarification'''
:; '''1929‑03‑02 Response and Referral'''
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-04-02.pdf|Letter scan]]   
:: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]]   
: Taylor Instrument provides detailed clarification on manufacturing tolerances.
:: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.


; '''1891‑01‑18 Pricing Discussion'''
:; '''1929‑03‑06 Steam System Follow‑Up'''
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]]   
:: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]]   
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.
:: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.


; '''1893‑07‑09 Contract Revision'''
:; '''1929‑03‑11 Undecided'''
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]]   
:: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]]   
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.
:: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.


:; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''
:: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] 
:: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent
:; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''
:: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] 
:: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.
:; '''1929‑03‑29 – Clarification'''
:: [[:File:1929.03.29.jpg|Letter scan]] 
:: Taylor Instrument Companies fulfilling a catalog request while proactively correcting a suspected part number error.


=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===

Latest revision as of 14:13, 28 July 2026

Correspondence Collections

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Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929.02.27 – 1929.03.14)

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A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.

1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry
Letter scan
Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.
1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral
Letter scan
Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.
1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up
Letter scan
1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.
1929‑03‑11 – Undecided
Letter scan
Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.
1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned
Letter scan
Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent
1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request
Letter scan
Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.
1929‑03‑29 – Clarification
Letter scan
Taylor Instrument Companies fulfilling a catalog request while proactively correcting a suspected part number error.

Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905)

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Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.

1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report
Letter scan
Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.
1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype
Letter scan
Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.
1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion
Letter scan
Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.