Oral history interview with C. W. Tinney, 1978 May 30.

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Oral history interview with C. W. Tinney, 1978 May 30.

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Interview with C. W. Tinney concerning his experiences as a salesman, electric furnace pioneer, and corporation founder. Tinney discusses his family background and education, his experience as a rural schoolteacher, and his job as salesman of school equipment and electrical appliances. He also talks about his employment with Mathes, his experience building dealerships, the development of the electric furnace, the founding of Electric Products, Inc., the company's growth and expansion, and, finally, selling out to Square D Electric.

61 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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SNAC Resource ID: 6816929

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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North Texas State University. Oral History Collection.

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Texas Business Oral History Project.

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Mathes Company.

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Tinney, C. W., 1900-

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