Wyman-Gordon Company

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Worcester Drop Forging Company founded in Worcester, Mass., by Horace Wyman and Lyman F. Gordon in 1883, chiefly as provider and manufacturer of forgings for local industries; later renamed Wyman-Gordon Company; during the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century, became known as world producer of forgings for transportation industries, from bicycle parts to automobile crankshafts and specialized forgings for the aerospace industries.

From the description of Records, 1883-1983 (bulk ca. 1940-1980). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958173

Worcester Drop Forging Company founded in Worcester, Mass., by Horace Wyman and Lyman F. Gordon in 1883, chiefly as provider and manufacturer of forgings for local industries; later renamed Wyman-Gordon Company; during the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century, became known as world producer of forgings for transportation industries, from bicycle parts to automobile crankshafts and specialized forgings for the aerospace industry.

From the description of Records, 1883-1983 (bulk 1952-1983). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70923134

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Gabis, William. person
associatedWith Gordon, Lyman F. 1861-1914. person
associatedWith Motherwell, George W. person
associatedWith Van Slett Advertising Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Worcester Drop Forging Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Wyman, H. Winfield 1861-1905. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--Grafton
Massachusetts--Worcester
Massachusetts--Grafton
Massachusetts--Worcester
Subject
Floods
Aerospace industries
Aiecraft industry
Airplanes
Automobiles
Bicycle industry
Cranks and crankshafts
Fires
Forging industry
Forging machinery
Tornadoes
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1883

Active 1983

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