Llewellyn V. Ludy papers, 1906-1916 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

By Mary A. Sego

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Collection Overview

Title: Llewellyn V. Ludy papers, 1906-1916

Primary Creator: Ludy, Llewellyn V. (1875-)

Extent: 4.0 Folders. More info below.

Arrangement: Chronological

Subjects: Mechanical engineering, Purdue University--Faculty, Purdue University. School of Engineering

Forms of Material: Articles

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of four folders which contain articles and publications by Llewellyn Ludy.

Biographical Note

Llewellyn V. Ludy was born in 1875 at Millgrove, Indiana. He attended Purdue University from 1894 to 1900, being granted the B. S. degree in 1898 and the M. E. Degree in 1900. He remained as an instructor, being made Assistant Professor in 1903, and later, Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

Subject/Index Terms

Mechanical engineering
Purdue University--Faculty
Purdue University. School of Engineering

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Alternate Extent Statement: 4 folders

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation: MSF 233, Llewellyn V. Ludy papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Manuscript, No Date],
[Folder 2: Articles, 1906-1909],
[Folder 3: Articles, 1911-1916],
[Folder 4: Steam Engine Notes and Problems, circa 1909],
[All]

Folder 1: Manuscript, No Date

Construction of Machinery, Ludy, Llewellyn V. [This appears to be an original manuscript for a book. There is no date or other information available. The text is handwritten.]

Folder 2: Articles, 1906-1909

The Effect of Lead and Aluminium on the Physical Characteristics of Cast Iron, Ludy, L. V. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Indiana Engineering Society, 1906, p.26-32.

Master Car Builders' Association Report of Committee on Air-Brake Hose Specifications, Professor, Ludy, Report Contained as a Part of Committee Report, 1906.

Tests of an Automobile, Ludy, L. V. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Indiana Engineering Society, 1909, pp. 236-246.

Folder 3: Articles, 1911-1916

Locomotive Superheaters, Ludy, L. V. Reprinted from the Wisconsin Engineer, 1911, pp. 116-127. Some of the pages are stuck together.

Strength of Glued Joints, Ludy, L. V. Reprinted from the Wisconsin Engineer, 1911, pp. 272-277. Some of the pages are stuck together and damaged.

Automobile Efficiencies, Ludy, L. V. Reprinted from the Society of Automobile Engineers Bulletin, 1912, pp. 232-261.

Results of Experiments to Determine Belt Slippage and Pulley Windage in Power Transmission, Ludy, L. V. Proceedings of the Indiana Engineering Society, pp. 79-89. [3 copies]

Folder 4: Steam Engine Notes and Problems, circa 1909

Manuscript - Steam Engine Notes and Problems, by L. V. Ludy.