Oscar L. Ingram Papers, 1913-1934

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ingram, Oscar L.
Title
Oscar L. Ingram Papers
Dates
1913-1934 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.147
Summary
The Oscar L. Ingram Papers consists of petitions made to the Commissioner of Patents with attached Letter of Patent, issued by the Commissioner, for adding-machines, demountable rims, liquid-level gauges, and air-supply systems.
Repository
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Oscar Ludovic Ingram was born on April 28, 1873 in Colorado, and he and his wife Gertrude, were both from Walla Walla Valley pioneer families. The couple had a child, Lucile E. Ingram, on August 21, 1902. Oscar was a prolific inventor and engineer, and completed five patents during his lifetime; an adding machine in 1913, demountable rims in 1920, liquid-level gauges in 1927, air-supply systems in 1928, and a second liquid level gauge in 1934. He died in Walla Walla on August 30, 1941.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Oscar L. Ingram Papers consists of petitions made to the Commissioner of Patents with attached Letter of Patent, issued by the Commissioner, for adding-machines, demountable rims, liquid-level gauges, and air-supply systems.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.