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Gerber Scientific Instrument Company Records, 1911-1998

Extent and Forms of Material: 65.5 cubic feet, including photographs, videotapes and one film (162 boxes)
Creator: Gerber Scientific Instrument Company
Abstract: Records document the Gerber Scientific Instrument Company, Hartford, Connecticut, and its four subsidiaries: Gerber Garment Technology, Inc., Gerber Scientific Products, Inc., Gerber Systems Corp., and Gerber Optical, Inc. Gerber Scientific designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services computer aided design and computer aided CAD/CAM systems. The records include correspondence, memoranda, product literature, trade literature, patent records, instruction manuals, proposals, engineering records, photographs, technical reports, drawings, press releases, and newspaper clippings.
Repository: Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; archivescenter@si.edu; 202-633-3270; www.americanhistory.si.edu/archives
Collection Number: AC0929
Processing Note: Processed by Bob Ageton (volunteer), Jennifer Dannenberg (intern), Adrienne Cain (intern) and Frank Robinson (archives technician), supervised by Alison L. Oswald, archivist, March 2007.
© 2008 by the Smithsonian Institution. All rights reserved.

Information for users of the collection

Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for research use.
Physical Access: Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an “as needed” basis, as resources allow.
Technical Access: Viewing film portion of collection requires special appointment, please inquire; do not use when original materials are available on reference video or audio tapes.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use: Copyright held by the Smithsonian Institution. Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Reproduction permission from Archives Center: fees for commercial use.
Preferred Citation: [Title and date of item], Gerber Scientific Instrument Company Records, 1911-1998, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, box number X, folder number XX, digital file number XXXXXXXX

Container listing: series 8, 9

Series 1 ::: Series 2 ::: Series 3 ::: Series 4 ::: Series 5 ::: Series 6 ::: Series 7 ::: Series 8 ::: Series 9 ::: Series 10 ::: Series 11 ::: Series 12

Box	Folder
		SERIES 8, TRADE LITERATURE, 1947-1992
126	1	3M, 1978 July 14
	2	3M Commercial Tape Division, undated
	3	ADC Electronics Corp, 1962
	4	AGFA Corporation, undated
	5	AGM Container Controls, Inc., undated
	6	Advanced Color Technology, undated
	7	Adventures Discount Kite Catalog, 1988
	8	Allegheny Ludlum Steel Co., 1947
	9	Alpha Metals, 1981 March
	10	American Machine and Foundry Co., 1970-1972
	11	American Trucking Associations, 1986
	12	Applied Digital Data Systems, Inc. undated
	13	ARC Machine Company, Inc., 1984
	14	Arts and Letters Graphics Composer Graphics Editor, 1990
	15	Asarco and Enthone Inc., 1976 September 1
	16	Atlantek, Inc., circa 1990
	17	Automatic Gages, Inc., 1966
	18	Bearing Specialty Co., 1966 (?)
	19	Belock Instrument Corporation, 1953
	20	Beta Engineering and Development Ltd., Sewing Machines, Encimat MB and Promakers, undated
	21	Balloon Factory and Kites Product Catalog, 1992
	22	(Hoy Quan) Baloon Factory and Kites [Stunt Kites], 1988
	23	arneys Can Corp: Color Imaging Systems, Printers Scanning (Samples, Price List, Software Details, "Image File), 1990
	24	Benson-Lehner Corporation, Line follower-Record Readers, (Price Lists) 1960 December
	25	Boston Digital, undated
	26	The British Oxygen Company Limited, Inventor Brian Edmond King, Line Tracing Apparatus, 1966 April
	27	Brother Inc., Chandler Division Sewing Machines (Packet of Products) Undated
	28	Burr-Brown Research Corp., Quad Current Switch for D/A Converters, circuits, 1970 December
	29	CBS Inc., (CBS Laboratories) Cathode Ray Tube Exposure/Gerber Plotter Prototype setting system (Technical Report), 1974 July
	30	Cal Comp, Printer Samples, 1989
	31	California Peninsula Textiles, Kite fabric swatches, 1989 July
	32	California Products, Inc., Model 471 Incremental curve follower, 1966 January
	33	Canadian Westinghouse Co., Ltd., Linatrol (Packets, correspondence 1965 February to 1966 October
	34	Canon, Inc., Color Laser copier 500, from computer graphic show, 1990
	35	Chatsworth Data Corp., Impact-o-Graph Division, undated
	36	Chicago Dynamic Industries, Inc., Precision Products Division 1962 May
127	1	Clinton Industries Inc., Sewing Accessories Catalog, undated
	2	Colenta, Photo Processing Equipment (Price List, Technical Specification Info packet), 1989 November
	3	Colenta: Durst (Optocom, Optoscan, Laborator 1840), undated
	4	Colofiche Inc., 1982 April
	5	Compo Industries, Inc., Stitching and Trimming Machines, 1970
	6	Computer Control Co., S-PAC Instruction Manual 1 MC, 1964 March
	7	Computer Control Co., S-PAC Instruction Manual 5MC, 1964 July
	8	Computer Control Co., S-PAC Instruction Manual 200KC, 1964 July
	9	Computer Control Co., S-PAC Instruction Manual 5MC, 1964 July
	10	Computer Control Co., M-PAC, integrated circuit digital logic modules 5 megacycles, 1965 May
128	1	Computer Control Company, S-PAC Instruction Manual Supplementary Equipment (Engineering Drawing), 1966 January
	2	The 6th Planned Computer Show- Sponsored by Computer Graphics World, 1990 January
	3	Conductron Corp.: Tridea Electronics, Tracer head attachment for Gerber Drafting Machine System, 1966 October
	4	Connecticut Travels Magazine, 1940 June
	5	Datatotal, Inc., 1969
	6	Datal Systems, Inc., 1975-1976
	7	Design Components, Inc., 1970
	8	DeVry Technical Institute, Data Reduction and Processing, 1961
	9	Dexter Continental, Undated
	10	Dico-Bearing Specialty, Co.,1967
	11	Digital Equipment Corporation, PDP-8, Users Handbook, 1965 May
	12	DHJ Industries Inc., Automatic Needle Positioner (Sewing) undated
	13	Dover Instrument Corp., Dover Air Bearings, undated
	14	Dow Chemical USA, Ethafoam, Shipping and Handling, undated
	15	Electronic Directions, Computer Graphics, Electronic Directions, Publishing Newsletter, 1989-1990
	16	Erico NAPS, Color Proof, (Color Key), from Computer Graphic Show 1990
	17	Flying Colors by Peters, Kites, 1983
	18	Elsner Engineering Works, Inc., (Hydralign, Inc.), 1985
129	1	Esterline Corp., Federal Products Corp., Jan. 1976
	2	Gagne Associates, undated
	3	GeneLevine Assoc., Home Study School training in Needle Trade (Flyer) undated
	4	General Electric, Photoelectric Edge/Line Control Systems, 1966 April
	5	General Precision, Inc., Link Group, Air Bearing Tables,
	6	Samso Matic, Our Tool Correction System and Linear Micropositioner, undated
	7	Giannini Scientific Corp., Model 3501-A, Mem-o-tizer Manual, 1965 August
	8	Globe-Weis, 1984
	9	Go Fly a Kite (product catalog), 1984
	10	Graniteville Co., Manual of Standard Fabric Defects in the Textile Industry, 1975
	11	Graphic Artists Book Club, Magazine for Graphic and Computer Design Professionals, 1989 October
	12	Graphic and Display Products, Graphics Inc., Sign Magic, 1984
	13	Gross Embroidery Automatic, Inc., Gross Automat Embroidery Machine, Post 1937
	14	Gulton Industries, Inc., (Electronic Components Division) Thermal Printhead, 1976
	15	Gyrex Corp. Pattern Generator, undated
	16	Kelicoil, Machine Spindle Division, undated
	17	Hewlett Packard, Laser 1, 1976-1978
	18	Hewlett Packard, Laser 2, (5501 A), 1976-1978
130	1	Hewlett Packard, Laser 3, Laser Measurement System Notes 165-1,2,3, and 2100A Computer, 1972
	2	Hewlett Packard, Laser 4, 5526A Option10, 11,12,13,and 21, 505KA, 1972 and 1973
	3	Hewlett Packard, Power MOS Fets, HP Design Jet, 1980 and 1991
	4	Hi Fi Kites, LTD, Product Info, 1983
	5	High Fly Kite Co., Kite Manual, 1987
	6	Honeywell, m-Como DDP-516, 1966 September
	7	Honeywell, Automatic Fabric Inspection Feasibility Study, 1972 June
	8	Howtek, Color Scanner and Printers, 1989 July
	9	IKL, Inc., Electronics for Metrology, (Quick Catalog), 1977
	10	Image Graphics, Inc., High Performance Electronic Recording Systems, 1973, 1976
	11	Indiana General, Permanent Magnets Manuals, 1973
	12	Instrument Industries, Inc., Translation Stages, 1975
	13	International Business Machines Corp., Accounting Machine International Business Machines (IBM) 407, Preventive Maintenance and Adjustments, 1953
	14	International Rectifier Mossfet Transistors, 1979 June
	15	Into the Wind Kite Catalog, 1986, 1988, 1989
	16	ITT, Electro-Optic Products, Multiplier Phototube, Vidissector Camera and Image Digitizer, 1969 June and 1970 September
131	1	Jacobs Machine Corp., Automatic Hemming System, Sewing, undated
	2	Keuffel and Esser Co., Stabilene, Stable Base Materials and Accessories, 1971
	3	Kimoto and Co., Ltd., Scribing Instruments, 1973
	4	KiteLines, Quarterly Journal of the Kite Industry, Sprint 1988
	5	The Kite Factory, Product Listing and Order Form, undated
	6	Eastman Kodak Co., Cathode Ray Tube Exposure and RAR Film and XL7700 Printer Samples, 1962
	7	Kroy Industries Inc., VPS Keyboard Converter, Annual Report, 1980-1981
	8	Ledex Inc., Digimotors, Rotary Solenoid and Rectifier Data, 1961
	9	Linotype AG, Publishing Solutions, Linotype, 1989
	10	Litton Industries, Cathode Ray Tube Product Summary, 1967-1971
	11	MACtac, Printer-Permacolor (samples, information packet), 1990 July
	12	Marblehead Kite Co., Catalog, undated
	13	Materials Research Corp., Sputtering (Thin Film Catalog), Vacuum Evaporation Sources, 1973
	14	Media Recovery, Inc., Shockwatch (Revolution Glass Tube) undated
	15	Microflame, Inc., Gas Welding Torch, undated
	16	Mitsubishi International Corp., Printer SC-7500 Scanner and CHC-445 Color Printer, 1990
	17	NEC Technologies, Inc., Printer (Samples and Correspondence) 1990
	18	Nikon, Inc., Film Scanner, (packet and info), undated
	19	Norton Company, Diamond wheel dressing (info packet), 1980
	20	Oberg Machine Co., Sweden, High Frequency Tools, 1965, 1967
	21	O and W Machines, Inc., Seam-Mate Sewing machine, undated
	22	Optical Spectra, Radiomentry and Photomentry once over lightly, 1976
	23	Oriel Corp., Precision Vertical Translator, Optical Benches, Laser Quality Prisms, price list, 1972 October
	24	Otto Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Sewing-Automatic Edge Guide, Multiple Head Sewing Machine, undated
	25	Panasonic Printer (Samples), circa 1990
	26	Picture Framing Equipment and Supplies, 1984
132	1	Locker Equipment, Handout, from Computer Graphic Show, 1989-1990
	2	PRC Image Data Systems Co., Telefiche System, undated
	3	Precision Motion Co., Linear Ball Bearings, X-Y Table, undated
	4	Professional Computer Center, Graphics Application Programs, 1990
	5	RCA Electronic Components, Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits, 1969
	6	Rebo Research, Inc., Restore computer based HDTV frame store, 1989-1990
	7	The Reece Corp., Automatic Buttonhole and Button Sewing, undated
	8	Reticon Corp., Solid State image scanners and systems and line scanners, (product summary), 1972-1974
	9	Russell T. Gilman, Inc., Dovetail Slice Assemblies, 1968
	10	Scully Int., Subsidiary of the Bendix Corp., Scheeberger Antifriction Positioning Tables Type NK, 1966-1967
	11	Seneca Falls Machine Co., Optonic Tracer System, 1966
	12	Sewprima LTD, Sewing-automatic Needle Positioner, undated
	13	Sign Business, Trucks (Newspaper Articles), 1987
	14	Singer Industrial Products, Trade Show info Sheet, undated
	15	Signtech, USA, Inc., Printers (Ink Jet Price List), circa 1990
	16	Sky Scrapers Kites, Samples and Product Listing, undated
	17	Sony Corp. of America, Printer UP-5000, 1988 April
	18	Spectra Star Kites, Kite Catalog, 1983
	19	SPIE, List of Publications by SPIE, 1977 April
	20	Tann Corp., Precision Limit Switch, 1962 June
	21	T and P Tools and Production Company undated
	22	TEC, Printer (Samples, Wall Street Journal Clippings), 1990 November
	23	Tektronix, Inc., Cathode Ray Tube and Printer 4693DX (Samples) 1970 and 1990
	24	Thomas and Skinner, Inc., Permanent Magnets Bulletin, undated
	25	Tokyo Juki Industrial Co., Ltd., Industrial Sewing Machine Model DDL-552-2-3, undated
	26	Totem Graphics, Sample, 1988
	27	Transilwrap Co., Inc., Translite for backlit signs, 1990 October
	28	USM Corp., Fabri-Feed, Automatic Apparel Mfg. Systems, undated
	29	U-Design Inc., Training Center, Guides and Workshop, 1989-1990
	30	Union Special Machine Co., Industrial Sewing Machines, Packets, 1968
	31	Versatec (a Xerox Co.), Plotters, 1989-1990
	32	Vital LaserType, Inc., DRAW software-cutters and laser printers, 1990
	33	What's Up, Kites (order forms-samples), 1984
	34	Westinghouse Electric Corp., Cathode Ray Tubes, 1962
	35	Willcox and Gibbs, Inc., Sunbrand Corp., Bobbin Show Packet, 1970
	36	Yakima Racks, Vehicle Roof Racks for outdoor equipment, undated
	37	Zenith Systems, Photogaphic Images on your computer, 1990
	38	Zenographics, Software and printer samples, 1989
		SERIES 9, PRESS RELEASES AND NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1943-1998
		Subseries 1, Press Releases, 1972-1998
133	1	1972 January -1972 September
	2	1972 October-1973 December
	3	1973 January-1973 August
	4	1974 January- 1974 December
	5	1975 January- 1975 December
	6	1976 January- 1976 December
	7	1976 May-1976 August
	8	1976 September-1976 December
134	1	1977 January-1977 March
	2	1977 April-1977 December
	3-4	1978
	5	1979
	6	[1970's?]
	7	1980
	8	1981
	9	1982
	10	1994-1996, 1998
		Subseries 2, Newspaper clippings, 1943-1996
135	1	1943-1959
	2	1960-1962
	3	1963-1964
	4	1965-1966
	5	1967
	6	1968
	7	1969 February - 1969 June
	8	1969 April -1969 May
	9	1969 June
	10	1969 July
	11	1969 August
	12	1969 September
	13	1969 October
	14	1969 November
	15	1969 December
	16	1970 January
	17	1970 February
	18	1970 March
	19	1970 April
	20	1970 May
	21	1970 June
	22	1970 July
	23	1970 August
	24	1970 September
	25	1970 October
	26	1970 November
136	1	1970 December
	2	1971 January
	3	1971 February
	4	1971 March
	5	1971 April
	6	1971 May
	7	1971 June
	8	1971 July
	9	1971 August
	10	1971 September
	11	1971 October
	13	1971 December
	13	1972
	14-15	General Publicity, 1973-1974
	16	Boston Digital Beta Publicity, 1973-1974
	17	New Product Publicity, 1973
	18	1973
137	1	New Product Publicity, 1974
	2	1975
	3	Boston Digital Beta Publicity, 1975
	4	Newspaper clippings, 1976
	5-6	1977
	7	1978
	8	1979 February
	9	1979 April
	10	1979 May
	11	1979 June
	12	1979 July
	13	1979 October
	14	1979 September
	15	1979 December
	16	1980 January
	17	1980 February
138	1	1980 March
	2	1980 April
	3	1980 May
	4	1980 June
	5	1980 July
	6	1980 August
	7	1980 September
	8	1980 October
	9	1980 November
	10	1980 December
	11	1981
139	1-2	1981
	3-6	1982
140	1-2	1982
	3-4	1983
	5	1984 January
	6	1984 February
	7	1984 March
	8	1984 April
	9	1984 May
141	1	1984 June
	2	1984 July
	3	1984 August
	4	1984 September
	5	1984 October
	6	1984 November
	7	1984 December
	8	1985 January
	9	1985 February
	10	1985 March
142	1	1985 April
	2	1985 May
	3	1985 June
	4	1985 July
	5	1985 August
	6	1985 September/October
	7	1985 October
	8-9	1986
	10	1987
143	1-3	1987
	4-7	1988
144	1-2	1989
	2A	1990
	3	1991 January
	4	1991 February
	5	1991 March
	6	1991 April
	7	1991 May
	8	1991 June
	9	1991 July-August
	10	1991 September-October
	11	1991 November-December
	12	1992
	13	1993
	14	1994
	15	1995
	16	1996
	17	undated
159	9	American Fabrics and Fashions, 1996 September/October
	10	Sportswear International, 1989
	11	Gerber Scientific, Inc., Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation, 1998
	12	Hartford Courant Business Weekly, 1994
	13	Modes and Techniques, 1986 November

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