A Guide to the Theodore R. Crom Papers
Finding aid prepared by John R. Nemmers
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
September 2004
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Crom, Theodore R. | |
| Title: | Theodore R. Crom Papers | |
| Dates: | 1968-1987 | |
| Extent: | 2 linear feet. (5 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Ms Group 96 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Theodore R. "Ted" Crom is a retired structural engineer contractor and the author of several publications on horological subjects, particularly focusing on the tools used to manufacture clocks and watches. He holds an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Maryland, is a Silver Star Fellow of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, a British Horological Institute Fellow, and a Barrett Silver Medal awardee, and is a member of numerous horological associations worldwide.
Scope and Content
Typescripts, galley proofs, illustrations, and bibliographic material used by Crom when publishing Horological Shop Tools (1980) and Horological and Other Shop Tools (1987).
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Theodore R. Crom Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Clock and watch making -- Machinery -- History. | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
