Box 14
Contains 22 Results:
A survey of "Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron,", undated
Autograph draft.
Cork cutter description, [as invented by James Barron], undated
Autograph draft.
"Original papers relating to the filtering machine" [as invented by James Barron], [1834]
Autograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.
Flag signals, papers connected with, undated
Scope and Contents
7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.
Log dock descriptions, as invented by James Barron, undated
4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.
James Barron "To the Public,", undated
Autograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: "Southern Argus."
Description of the valve pump invented by James Barron, undated
5 items. Autograph draft.
Steam ram model photographs, 1827
Scope and Contents
3 photographs. Photograph. "Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N."
Re: ships ventilators and bellows invented by James Barron, undated
3 items. Autograph draft.
"Ventilators,", undated
Autograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.
"Plan of a vessel," [as invented by James Barron], undated
Autograph draft.
"Directions for using the washing machine [invented by James Barron], undated
Autograph draft.
Patent issued to James Barron for a winch, with drawing, 1822 April 25
Printed autograph document signed.
Patent issued to James Barron for "a Fan, moved by mechanism, for Bed Chambers, Dining Rooms, Halls, etc.", 1837 May 5
Printed autograph document signed.
Patent issued to James Barron for "a new and useful improvement in the Washing Machine & for mangling Cloaths,", 1837 May 5
Printed autograph document signed.
Photograph of miniature. Item shows either Commo. James Barron, the Elder (Comm. of Virginia Navy in the War of Independence) or his father, Capt. Samuel Barron who commanded at Fort George, undated
2 items. Photograph, E.
Photograph of James Barron the Elder's Commission in the State Navy, undated
Photograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'
Photograph of a miniature of Commo. James Barron the Younger, painted by the Court Painter of Denmark, [1818]
2 copies. Photograph, E.
Photograph taken from a portrait of Commo. James Barron, the Younger, undated
Photograph, E.
Engraving of Commodore James Barron of the U.S. Navy. The engraving was produced by J.W. Steel, from the original painting by Neagle, undated
Photograph.
Copper plate for printing of portraits of Commodore James Barron, undated
Copper plate.
Three photographs of Samuel Barron, Mary Barron, and Frank Blake, undated
Photograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: " 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron." "Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side." "Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake."