Bemis Company Records 1904-1994

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Bemis Company Records 1904-1994

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv74226

The collection documents the activity of the Seattle plant of the Bemis Brothers Bag Company (later the Bemis Company, Inc.), manufacturer of textile, paper and plastic bags and packaging. It includes business records, equipment blueprints and manuals, promotional materials, original bag artwork and photographs of Seattle plant facilities, equipment and personnel.

11 boxes plus oversize materials; 10.5 linear feet

eng,

Museum of History & Industry Sophie Frye Bass Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6377651

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