Cramp, Edwin S.

Dates:
Active 1899
Active 1910

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Edwin S. Cramp was the President of the Standard Arms Company which operated out of Wilmington, Delaware.

From the description of Edwin S. Cramp papers, 1899-1910. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 649825538

Edwin S. Cramp was the President of the Standard Arms Company which operated out of Wilmington, Delaware.

The company was involved in producing and selling the Smith-Condit military rifle to various governments, including those of Great Britain and China. This endeavor included a business agreement between the Standard Arms Company and the Vickers, Sons & Maxim, Ltd. company of Great Britain. Although Cramp resigned as President of the Standard Arms Company in March, 1909, he continued to be involved with the company and its business. He was also involved with establishing the American Control & Equipment Company, which sought to secure commissions and contracts for war material, ships, railroads, and the development of natural resources in foreign countries.

Biographical information was derived from the collection.

From the guide to the Edwin S. Cramp papers, 1899–1910, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

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