Davies, Robert Bruce. Research files, 1957-1982. - View Resource

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Davies, Robert Bruce. Research files, 1957-1982.

Title

Research files, 1957-1982.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/173700478

Abstract

Robert Bruce Davies' research files for his dissertation "The International Operations of the Singer Manufacturing Company, 1854-1895"; and his book "Peacefully Working to Conquer the World: Singer Sewing Machines in Foreign Markets, 1854-1920."

Extent

2.2 c.f.,70 photographs,9 negatives, and1 transparency.

Holding Repository

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6925564

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Singer Manufacturing Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6n92f39 (corporateBody)

New York based sewing machine manufacturer founded in 1853 from a predecessor firm, I.M. Singer and Company, by partners I.M. Singer and Edward Clark. The first to introduce treadle-operated household sewing machines and a pioneer of the installment plan, the firm quickly expanded through branch offices, including one in Chicago. Managed by James Bolton and his assistant John Voight, the Chicago office's pre-fire locations were 50 Clark St. and 111 State St. During his t...

Davies, Robert Bruce

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cj9x0b (person)

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