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Patents, 1841-1911

 File — Box: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Dating from 1841-1911, pertaining to starch and grain experiments, machinery, adhesives, etc. including 3 of his own patents. These include a number Patents secured by Anderson himself for the processes and products from experiments performed at the New York Botanical Garden, most notably, the "Puffed Rice" process for which he later negotiated an agreement with the Quaker Oats company providing further investigations and large scale production and marketing.

Dates

  • 1841-1911

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Archives Repository

Contact:
New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Library
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10458 United States