Elmer Ambrose Sperry Papers
Date: 1876-1931
Collection abstract: Elmer Ambrose Sperry (1860-1930), who invented the ship gyrostabilizer, gyrocompass, marine gyropilot, high-intensity search light, and aerial torpedo, was the founder of the Sperry Gyroscope Company. This collection consists of both personal and business papers.
Collection size: 27 linear feet
Access: The collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Accession number: 1893
Additional information/related collections:
Sperry Gyroscope Company Records
Sperry-UNIVAC Company Records
Elmer Ambrose Sperry Photograph Collection
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information
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