White, Rollin Henry, 1872-1962.

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Rollin H. White and Walter C. White were sons of Thomas H. White, founder of the White Sewing Machine Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Rollin and Walter White, along with their brother Windsor, were involved with the early design and manufacture of automobiles. In 1899, Rollin H. White developed a steam boiler useful for powering automobiles, and in 1900 the White Steamer automobile was introduced. In 1906 the White Company, a firm separate from their father's White Sewing Machine Company, was formed by the brothers to manufacture automobiles and other vehicles. It later became the White Motor Company.

From the description of Rollin H. White and Walter C. White papers, 1895-1980 (1900-1931). (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 43361849

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creatorOf White, Rollin Henry, 1872-1962. Rollin H. White and Walter C. White papers, 1895-1980 (1900-1931). Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
referencedIn King, Betty,. Thomas H. While Family papers, 1638-1992 (1880-1920s). Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
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associatedWith King, Betty, person
associatedWith White family. family
associatedWith White Motor Company. corporateBody
associatedWith White Sewing Machine Company. corporateBody
associatedWith White, Thomas Howard, 1836-1914. person
associatedWith White, Walter Charles, 1876-1929. person
associatedWith White, Windsor Thomas, 1866-1958. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Ohio--Cleveland
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Automobile industry and trade
Automobiles, Steam
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Birth 1872

Death 1962

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