Garrett A. Morgan Photographs (PG246)

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Garrett A. Morgan (1877-1963) was an entrepreneur and inventor whose inventions included the electric traffic signal and the gas mask. Morgan moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1895 and opened his own sewing machine sales and repair shop in 1907. He received a patent on his gas mask in 1912 and formed the National Safety Device Co. to manufacture and market it. He also established the G.A. Morgan Hair Refining Co., The Cleveland Call and Post, and the Wakeman Country Club for African Americans. The collection consists of individual and group portraits of Garrett A. Morgan, his family, and friends. Also included are views of his residence, and of his inventions, including the gas mask, traffic signal, and a hair treatment system. The collection also includes views relating to the water intake crib disaster in Cleveland, Ohio in 1917.

: Garrett A. Morgan photograph; Black and white photograph of fire brigade on horse drawn wagon. Members of the brigade in uniform and two men in gas masks., Acc. 1023

: Garrett A. Morgan portrait; Black and white portrait photograph of Garrett Morgan.

: Garrett A. Morgan portrait; Black and white portrait photograph of Garrett Morgan taken by The Crowley-Stokes Studio, Cleveland, Ohio., Acc. 1023

: Garrett A. Morgan rescuing body of Lake Erie disaster victim; Photograph of Garrett Morgan bringing ashore body that he rescued from 250 ft down in Lake Erie, 5 miles out from shore after a crib explosion that killed 32 men.

: Garrett A. Morgan with medal; Copy print of black and white photograph of Garrett Morgan in suit with a medal pinned to it. Stamp on back of picture states, "copy by Elroy Sanford, Photographer, 2816 SOM Center Rd...Willoughby Hills, O.".