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NEWSLETTERS

2007
 No. 1 Summer
No. 2 Winter

 You are invited to become a Member of the John Ericsson Society, New York
 

John Ericsson Society, New York 

Anyone who is interested in the life and works of John Ericsson and is in accord with the objectives of the Society can become a member. It is not necessary to be Swedish or an engineer. All are welcome.

Membership dues are $20.00/year.

Membership Application

John Ericsson
From time to time an inventor comes along who transforms an entire industry, forever changing its principal product and stimulating the development of technology. Such a man was John Ericsson. His inventions, notably incorporated in the Civil War battleship USS Monitor, marked a turning point in shipbuilding and transformed the maritime industry. A Swedish engineer and inventor of the 19th century, his research and innovations in propeller design, hot air engines and solar energy are relevant to 21st century issues.

John Ericsson Societies
John Ericsson was recognized for his achievements during his lifetime. He worked in Sweden, England and the United States. Today, more than a century later, there are organizations dedicated to his legacy in the three countries, and a body of research literature and memorabilia continues to accumulate.

Photo: Leif Brisfjord
Potential Members of John Ericsson Society, New York

Photo: Leif Brisfjord
Battle Between Monitor and Merrimack Models
Filipstad, Sweden

Membership Benefits

The John Ericsson Society, New York offers members the privilege of participating in the use of 21st Century technology and methods to gather and provide access to evidence of the achievements of Captain John Ericsson, thus preserving for future generations an accurate record of his historic contributions and promoting the advancement of engineering science.

Celebration of Memorial Events

  • March 9th, Monitor Day
  • July 31st, John Ericsson’s Birthday
  • November 23rd, John Ericsson’s Arrival in the USA

 Access to Information Resources

  • Website
  • Virtual Library
  • Newsletter
  • Mailing list
  • Special Announcements (Members Only)
  • Work-Study/Information Sharing Opportunities
  • Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Dinners

 Historical/Cultural/Professional Contacts

  • Networking Opportunities

John Ericsson Society, New York celebrates the
beginning of its Second Century, 2008