H.J. Heinz Company

Henry John Heinz, a pioneer in the food processing industry, established Heinz, Noble & Co. in 1869 with partner L. Clarence Noble to make and sell processed foods. Horseradish was the company's first product of a quickly expanding line. Financial difficulties forced company bankruptcy in 1875. The following year Heinz established a new company, the F & J Heinz Co. with his brother John and cousin Frederick. In 1888, Henry Heinz gains financial control of F & J Heinz and changed its name to H. J. Heinz Company. In 1919 when Henry died, his son Howard took over the company. The childhood home of Henry, which served as a company museum from 1904 to 1953, was moved to Greenfield Village, part of what is now The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Michigan.

From the description of H. J. Heinz Company records, 1874-1990 (bulk 1920-1935). (The Henry Ford). WorldCat record id: 747278560

The H.J. Heinz Company, manufacturers of food products, was established in 1869 by Henry J. Heinz under the name of Heinz & Noble. Despite initial failures, the Company was able to expand its Pittsburgh operations into the worldwide corporation it is today.

From the description of Oversized 1905-1935, 1950-1969. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 36114143

From the description of Collection 1920-1940, 1950-1970. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 36113824

From the description of Oversized photograph collection 1900-1915, 1960-1965. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 36114005

From the description of Photographs 1900-1925, 1940-1965. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 36113637