A memoranda book belonging to George Drake, included in which are references relating to his working life and sketches of various cycle parts. Typescript extracts from the volume and typescript biographical details of George Drake, also a photograph and photocopies of his birth and death certificates.
Papers of George Drake
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- ReferenceGB 152 NCA/D
- Dates of Creation1839-1899
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 box (7 items)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
George Drake was born in Sheffield in 1839 and joined the Amalgamated Society of Engineers on August 1st 1859. His work took him around England, France and Germany. He began his career as a fitter, then moved into small-arms tool making and eventually into the safety cycle business until his death in August 1899.
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Acquisition Information
This collection was deposited in the Centre by the grandson of George Drake.
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Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/NCA/1/11
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Further deposits are not expected.