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Nathan H. Gellert papers , 1911-1956
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gellert, Nathan Henry
- Title
- Nathan H. Gellert papers
- Dates
- 1911-1956 (inclusive)19111956
- Quantity
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23.25 linear feet, (17 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Ax 038
- Summary
- Nathan Gellert (1889-1959) was an engineer specializing in design and construction of gas plants and problems of gas technology. The papers include volumes of data and conclusions for a series of engineering projects as well as corporate records.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Nathan Gellert (1889-1959) was a graduate of the Sheffield Scientific School, Yale University, and worked for utilities companies in Philadelphia and New York and as head of the Gellert Engineering Company, specializing in design and construction of gas plants and problems of gas technology. As vice-president in charge of operations, Atlantic Gas Company, he managed its subsidiaries during a change-over to natural gas. He was president of the Board of Directors, Seattle Gas Company, and active in the introduction of natural gas to the Pacific Northwest.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes volumes of data and conclusions for a series of engineering projects as well as corporate records of Great Lakes Utilities Corporation, American States Utilities Corporation and the Seattle Gas Company.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Nathan H. Gellert Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gas industry--United States
- Industrial engineering
- Natural gas--United States
- Natural resources--Northwest, Pacific
- Power resources--Northwest, Pacific
Corporate Names
- Gellert Engineering Company
- Seattle Gas Company
Form or Genre Terms
- Administrative records
- Technical reports
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
c2010
