Elwood Haynes
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Elwood Haynes (1857 - 1925) was an American inventor, metallurgist, and automotive pioneer. In 1894, Haynes, along with brothers Elmer and Edgar Apperson built one of the earliest automobiles in the United States. His automobile company produced vehicles until the 1920s.
Haynes received patents on two alloys: stainless steel and stellite. He founded the Haynes Stellite Company which was bought by Union Carbide in 1920. Haynes was an avid supporter of prohibition. In 1916, he ran for the US Senate on the prohibition ticket.
Haynes is the namesake for a World War II Liberty Ship, the SS Elwood Haynes.
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- National Museum of American History: America on the Move
- Haynes, Notable Achievements of Alumni of Worcester Polytechnic Institute
