Henry Merriman papers, 1887-1969.

This collection includes some of Henry Merriman's plans and sketches for inventions such as the shoe tree, wire shoehorn, Merriman Windjammer, spacecraft toilet, roll dispenser, belt tester, lubricated bushing, Merriman valves, lug tester, and window hook test equipment.The collection also contains correspondence between the inventor and his patent attorneys, Beaman and Beaman, Merriman's New Ideas, a Merriman family history, rather lengthy memoirs entitled "The Early Years in Kent County and West Whetland" (39 pages), newspaper clippings pertaining to his work, family photos, two autograph albums, journals and notebooks such as "Notes on Gas", based upon 2nd Lieutenant Merriman's World War I experience, and photographs.

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

Finding aid available in 101 Conrad Hall.

Henry Merriman, an inventor from Jackson, Michigan, has more than 100 patents to his credit.