SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™

Legacy Collections

Explore connected histories through professions, institutions, organizations, movements and shared contributions.

Collections organize the archive into pathways instead of one endless list. Choose a category or connection to explore the people whose records share it.

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300 connected Legacies

Raymond A. LitkeJanuary 1, 1920 — January 1, 1986Raymond A. Litke (1920-1986) was an American electronic engineer, the inventor of a practical wireless microphone, and the…John J. LoudNovember 2, 1844 — August 10, 1916John Jacob Loud (November 2, 1844 – August 10, 1916) was an American lawyer and inventor best known…Phillip LouisNovember 30, 1861 — November 30, 1945Phillip Louis (Phil) Perew (1862–1946) was a Canadian-American inventor, entrepreneur, and showman of Tonawanda, New York. He patented…Aldona LukoševičiūtėApril 22, 1929 — December 16, 2016Aldona Lukoševičiūtė (22 April 1929 in Kaunas – 16 December 2016 in Kaunas) was a Lithuanian cardiologist and…William LymanMarch 29, 1821 — November 15, 1891William Worcester Lyman (March 29, 1821 – November 15, 1891) was an American inventor from Meriden, Connecticut. He…Calvin Dodd MacCrackenNovember 25, 1919 — November 10, 1999Calvin Dodd MacCracken (November 25, 1919 – November 10, 1999) was an American inventor who made important contributions…Stanley MacomberNovember 26, 1887 — May 15, 1967Stanley Macomber (November 26, 1887 – May 15, 1967) was an American inventor. He designed and patented the…Charles MalpasApril 28, 1899 — January 1, 1982Charles Henry Malpas (28 April 1899 – 1 January 1982) was an Australian inventor and businessman. Malpas was…John Henry MannyJanuary 1, 1825 — January 31, 1856John Henry Manny (1825–1856) was the inventor of the Manny Reaper, one of various makes of reaper used…James MarkerNovember 30, 1921 — May 2, 2012James Marker (June 27, 1921 – May 2, 2012) was an American-born Canadian businessman who invented Cheezies, a…Gordon MatthewsJuly 26, 1936 — February 23, 2002Gordon Matthews (July 26, 1936 – February 23, 2002) was an American inventor and businessman and started one…Herbert Lyle MayfieldMarch 4, 1929 — March 31, 2012Herbert Lyle Mayfield, known generally as Lyle, (March 4, 1929 – March 31, 2012) was an American writer,…Robert McCormickJune 8, 1780 — July 4, 1846Robert McCormick Jr. (June 8, 1780 – July 4, 1846) was an American inventor who invented numerous devices…Frank Edward McGurrinApril 2, 1861 — August 17, 1933Frank Edward McGurrin (April 2, 1861 – August 17, 1933) invented touch typing in 1888. He was a…H. V. McKayAugust 21, 1865 — May 21, 1926Hugh Victor McKay (21 August 1865 – 21 May 1926), commonly known as H. V. McKay, was an…Henry Patrick McKenneyJanuary 18, 1863 — January 9, 1942Henry Patrick “H.P.” McKenney (January 18, 1863 – January 9, 1942) was an American woodsman, lumberman, outdoor enthusiast,…