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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Winans papers, 1821-1963, document the careers and interests of Ross Winans and his son Thomas Winans, railroad engineers and inventors. There is material relating to the manufacturing, patents, and financial affairs of both men, primarily during the years 1835 to 1875. The papers of each are grouped separately, and divided by type of document. The material itself is arranged chronologically.Ross Winans' correspondence is to a great extent concerned with railroad...