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A.L. Penniman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0626

Scope and Contents

The papers date from the 1950s-1960s and deal largely with his consulting work after he retired. Much of the material deals with sitings for power plants, talks Penniman gave, and his membership in The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and on the Maryland Board of Boiler Rules.

Dates

  • Creation: 1911-1960
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1950 - 1960

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not processed and therefore has not been prepared for research use. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical / Historical

Abbott Lawrence Penniman, Jr (1892 - 1982) was a mechanical engineer who worked for Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE).

Extent

9 Cubic Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A.L. Penniman was a mechanical engineer who worked for Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). The papers dates from the 1950s-1960s and include information on sitings for power plants, talks Penniman gave, and his membership in The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and on the Maryland Board of Boiler Rules. This collection has not been processed.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by Frances Prochazka, Benjamin Wilson, and Ann Howell in June 1992.

Processing Information

This collection has not been processed.

Source

Title
Guide to the A.L. Penniman papers
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA