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Jethro Wood Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0202

  • Staff Only

Content Description

The Jethro Wood Papers consist of an original 1823 contract signed by Jethro Wood and Williams Roads for the manufacture and sale of the improved cast-iron plow.

Dates

  • Creation: 1823

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Biographical Sketch

Jethro Wood (1774-1834) invented a cast-iron moldboard plow with replaceable parts, which he patented in 1819. Within a few years, thousands of these plows were in use, significantly advancing the development of American agriculture in the nineteenth century.

Total Size of Collection

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Alternate Call Number

58 W85 Folio

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository

https://www.nal.usda.gov/collections/special-collections
Contact:
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
301-504-5876