Leon Horner Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 6942/001

Scope and Contents

Includes notes and drawings on spinning machinery designed by Horner, notes on Whitin fancy yarn data, data for making ratine yarn on a spinning frame, and the splash nub attachment as applied to Type C fancy yarn motion. Also contains flyers from the Hampden Corundum Wheel Co., Brightwood (Springfield), Massachusetts, with illustrations drawn by Horner.

Dates

undated

Creator

Whitin Machine Works (creator, Organization)

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Biographical / Historical

Horner was a machine designer at Whitin Machine Works, Whitinsville, Massachusetts.

Biographical / Historical

The Whitin Machine Works (WMW) was founded by Paul Whitin and his sons in 1831 on the banks of the Mumford River in South Northbridge, Massachusetts. The village of South Northbridge became known as Whitinsville in 1835, in honor of its founder. The WMW became one of the largest textile machinery companies in the world. Known as The "Shop" to locals, would operate well into the 20th century, long after many of the New England mills had moved South. By 1948, The company was operating at peak capacity, employing 5,615 men and women. The Shop was the center of life in the village of Whitinsville, Massachusetts for over 135 years, until 1976.

Extent

0 cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Notes and drawings of spinning machinery designed by Horner. Reproductions of his machine drawings, blueprints and notes on Whitin fancy yarn data. Also flyers from Hampden Corundum Wheel Co., Brightwood (Springfield), Massachusetts, with illustrations drawn by Horner.