Von Bergen, Werner, 1897-

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Von Bergen graduated in 1916 from the Technical College of Burgdorf, Switzerland, as a chemist and was connected with the wool industry since 1919. He was Director of Research, 1926-1962, at Forstmann Woolen Co., Passaic, N.J.; and a consultant to J.P. Stevens & Co., 1963-1972. He also served as the United States representative to the Technical Committee of the International Wool Textile Organization and taught woolen manufacturing at Columbia University.

From the description of [Business records]. 1938-1971. (American Textile History Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 48522920

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creatorOf Von Bergen, Werner, 1897-. Papers, 1931-1932. Dartmouth College Library
referencedIn Hardy, John Ira. [Papers]. American Textile History Museum Library
creatorOf Von Bergen, Werner, 1897-. [Business records]. American Textile History Museum Library
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associatedWith Borden, Robert Laird, Sir, 1854-1937. person
associatedWith Forstmann Woolen Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Hardy, John I., 1888-1955. person
associatedWith Hardy, John Ira. person
associatedWith International Wool Textile Organization. Technical Committee. corporateBody
associatedWith J.P. Stevens & Co. corporateBody
associatedWith McMurtrie, William. person
associatedWith Stefansson, Vilhjalmur, 1879-1962. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Jersey--Passaic
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Industry
Muskox
Sheep
Sheep
Textile industry
Wool
Woolen and worsted manufacture
Wool fabrics
Wool industry
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Birth 1897

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