Lufkin Rule Co.

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The Lufkin Rule Co. was founded in 1869 by Edward T. Lufkin in Cleveland, Ohio. The company manufactured steel folding rules, tapes, log rules and lumber related items. The headquarters of the company was moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1890. The company merged into Cooper Industries in 1967. The plant in Saginaw was phased out by 1969.

From the description of Lufkin Rule Co. papers, 1937-1967. (Public Libraries of Saginaw). WorldCat record id: 428113618

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creatorOf A. Lietz Co. Trade catalogs of drafting supplies, 1886-1928. University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library
creatorOf A. Lietz Company. Trade catalogs of scientific and industrial instruments, 1901-1927. University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library
creatorOf Lufkin Rule Co. Lufkin Rule Co. papers, 1937-1967. Public Libraries of Saginaw
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associatedWith Poellet, Edwin H., 1908-2002. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Michigan--Saginaw
Saginaw (Mich.)
Subject
Lumber trade
Measuring instruments
Tools
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1886

Active 1928

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