Papers of Carl G. Barth and his son J. Christian Barth
Overview
Drawings, blueprints, and technical materials prepared for various companies; printed articles; and slides used for Barth's lectures.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1944
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
16.25 linear feet (23 boxes, 7 cartons)Drawings, blueprints, and technical materials prepared for various companies; printed articles; and slides used for Barth's lectures.
Biographical / Historical
Carl J. Barth (1860-1939) worked with Frederick W. Taylor in applying Taylor's principles of Scientific Management to business and industry. His son, J. Christian Barth worked with his father as a consultant to numerous firms. Carl Barth was born in Norway and came to the United States in 1881. In 1899, he became associated with Taylor, the father of Scientific Management. Barth developed slide rules and other instruments used in the application of Taylor's principle.
Physical Location
MANU
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of J. Christian Barth, 1961.
Processing Information
Processed: February 2018 By: Baker Library Special Collections Staff
- Title
- Barth, Carl G., 1860-1939. Papers of Carl G. Barth and his son J. Christian Barth, 1878-1944: A Finding Aid
- Author
- Baker Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- bak00407
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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