Adams, Isaac, 1802-1883
Dates
- Existence: 1802 - 1883
Biography
Isaac Adams (August 16, 1802 – July 19, 1883) was an American inventor and politician. He served in the Massachusetts Senate and invented the Adams Power Press, which revolutionized the printing industry. His son, Isaac Adams Jr., invented the first commercial process for nickel electroplating.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Isaac Adams letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 866615
Mss 866615
Date(s):
1866-11-15
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Isaac Adams in Sandwich to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is unable to act as one of the examiners in the Scientific Department.
Isaac Adams letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 866453
Mss 866453
Date(s):
1866-08-03
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Isaac Adams in Sandwich to Asa Dodge Smith, thanking Smith for the honorary degree conferred upon the writer.
Isaac Adams letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 867365.1
Mss 867365.1
Date(s):
1867-06-15
Scope and Contents
Letter from Isaac Adams in Sandwich to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he cannot attend the examination of the 8th proximo.