In the US there is the Society for Industrial Archeology which publishes a
journal, IA, edited by Patrick Martin at Michigan Technological University
in Houghton, MI.See their website at: http://www.ss.mtu.edu/IA/sia.html.
There is also the Early American Industries Association, but I can't locate
an address right now.

        You might also look at my <A Historical Dictionary of American  Industrial
Language> (Greenwood, 1988).

>> > I'm looking to put together a comprehensive list of books, articles,
>> > opinions on the use and care of industrial artifacts and the like. In my
>> > case, the objects in question are bronze cannons, but of course I want to
>> > cover the range of tools, machines, vehicles, weapons, etc. that might be
>> > covered under the rubric of "industrial artifacts." Functions of
>> > collecting, preserving, interpreting, displaying, and studying, plus use
>> > vs. non-use, and any other pertinent ideas, are all fair game.
>> >
>> > So, what are your favorite sources on this topic? Your ideas are much
>> > appreciated in advance; I will summarize responses for the list if
>> > interest is apparent.
>> >
>> > Best regards,
>> > Doug
>


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