Sperry Gyroscope Company Records
Date: 1910-1970
Collection abstract: The Sperry Gyroscope Company was formed in 1910 by Elmer Sperry in order to develop and manufacture his marine gyrostabilizer, gyrocompass, and high-intensity search light. During the two World Wars, Sperry was one of the nation's most important defense contractors. The records include materials from the advertising, public affairs, and engineering departments.
Collection size: 76 linear feet
Access: Records on deposit and subject to 25-year time seal. The remainder of the collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Additional information/related collections:
Elmer A. Sperry Papers
Sperry-UNIVAC Company Records
Sperry Corporation Photograph Collection (1984.240)
Accession number: 1915
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information
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