Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961

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Alfred Carlton Gilbert was born on February 15, 1884, in Salem, Oregon. He attended Pacific University and graduated from the Yale Medical School in 1909. The same year Gilbert founded the Mysto Manufacturing Company, producer of magic sets. In 1916, he changed the name to A. C. Gilbert Company and expanded his line, the best known toys being the Erector and chemistry sets, and American Flyer trains. In addition to his business accomplishments, Gilbert was known as a great athlete. He was world's champion and Olympic first-place pole vaulter in 1908, the first man ever to top thirteen feet. He died on January 24, 1961, in Boston.

From the description of A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702122567

From the guide to the A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978, (Manuscripts and Archives)

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referencedIn Charnholm, Bill. A.C. Gilbert collection, 1911-1981. Latah County Historical Society
referencedIn A.C. Gilbert collection, [1980] Latah County Historical Society
creatorOf A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Steinbach, A. D. The Mysto Erector. No. 1 [toy] : the toy whose girders resemble structural steel. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
creatorOf Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961. A.C. Gilbert Company : various publications, 1916- Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
creatorOf Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961. A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Webb, Electra Havemeyer. Papers, 1893-1966 (bulk 1947-1960). Shelburne Museum, Inc., Research Library
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associatedWith A. C. Gilbert Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Charnholm, Bill. person
associatedWith Olympic Games 1908 : London, England) corporateBody
correspondedWith Webb, Electra Havemeyer. person
associatedWith Yale University corporateBody
associatedWith Yale University. Sports. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Haven (Conn.)
New Haven (Conn.)
Subject
Magic
Olympic Games (5th : 1908 : London, England)
Toy makers
Toys
Vaulting
Occupation
Businessmen
Inventors
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Birth 1884-02-13

Death 1961-01-24

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