Barth, Carl

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Dates:
Birth 1860-02-28
Death 1939-10-28

Biographical notes:

Mechanical engineer. Born in Norway. Came to United States in 1881. Became associated in 1899 with Frederick W. Taylor, the father of scientific management. Developed slide rules and other instruments used in the application of Taylor's principles. Conducted his own consulting business with his son, J. Christian Barth. See sketch in Dictionary of American Biography, Supplement Two.

From the description of Papers of Carl G. Barth and his son J. Christian Barth, 1878-1944 (inclusive), 1899-1944 (bulk). (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 269581216

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Subjects:

  • Engineering
  • Industrial engineering
  • Industrial management
  • Industrial relations

Occupations:

  • Industrial engineers
  • Mechanical engineers

Places:

  • Pennsylvania (as recorded)
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) (as recorded)