Architectural and Engineering Drawings, 1953 - 1997
Scope and Contents
The drawings and blueprints provide details of company buildings and products, and include architectural renditions of the foundry, machine shop, and office. Also includes engineering drawings regarding the Little Giant trip hammer, the Little Giant tractor, and parts commissioned by other companies.
The drawings are organized for the most part by drawing number and are further organized by the order kept at the company. Drawings were kept in file folders and others, stored in oversize boxes, were kept in tubes or some other storage method. A print index exists and can be found in Box 109 in accordance with the file order kept at the Dotson Company.
Dates
- 1953 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access
There are some restrictions on access and use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Extent
From the Collection: 84 Cubic Feet (121 Hollinger Boxes 3 Half-Hollinger Boxes 7 Legal Hollinger Boxes 12 Oversize Boxes 2 Negative Boxes 3 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu