Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Novo Engine Company Records
c.00391
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Novo Engine Company.
- Title
- Novo Engine Company records
- ID
- c.00391
- Date [inclusive]
- 1914-1946
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 4 folders, 4 volumes in box
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
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".
Historical Note
Novo Engine Company was headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. It was founded as Cady & North, a small repair shop in North Lansing, Michigan, in 1890. This company became Cady & Hildreth, and later Hildreth & Son. In 1901 they became Hildreth Motor & Pump Company, then Hildreth Manufacturing Company in 1906.
The company manufactured two-cycle marine engines and small farm pumps until 1908, when they started making vertical four-cycle hopper-cooled engines. These engines were applied to a variety of farm equipment, pumps, mixers and other devices. Their engines ranged from 2 to 15 horsepower.
Finally in 1911, they adopted the Novo Engine Company name. More modern internal combustion engines were added to the product line, as were hoists and drophammers.
(Source: http://archives.hcea.net/?p=creators/creator&id=414)
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains advertising bulletins and engine catalogs of the Novo Engine Company of Lansing, Michigan, manufacturers of industrial power equipment. Also included is a sales training brochure containing a short history of the firm.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections August 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Frank Stallings, 1966-06-00.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Lansing (Mich.)
Subject(s)
- Industrial equipment -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
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Novo Bulletins |
1 | |||
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Novo News and Novo Bulletins |
2 | |||
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Novo Catalogue 614 |
3 | |||
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Novo Price List |
4 | |||
Volumes |
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| Volume | ||||
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Volume 1 |
1 | |||
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Volume 2 |
2 | |||
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Volume 3 |
3 | |||
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Volume 4 |
4 | |||
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