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World War, 1914-1918 -- Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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William Robins war machine invention documents, 1912-1920

 Collection
Identifier: 1995-017
Scope and Contents

William Robins, Russian engineer mechanic's proposal for and patent application for a war machine that, among other attributes, is impervious to enemy attack and, although stationary, can move in any direction at great speed by the person within it. Although figures are noted in the documentation, they are not included in this collection of papers. Papers include Robins's letters to H.M. Secretary of War and H.M. Patent Office and their replies.

Dates: 1912 - 1920