Whitin Machine Works collection, 1880-1970 (bulk 1880-1950).

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Whitin Machine Works collection, 1880-1970 (bulk 1880-1950).

Materials relating to the history of the company, published and non-published works, clippings, and articles, chiefly written after World War II; technical papers (20th century) relating to the textile machinery made by the company, as well as machinery of other companies; work orders (late 19th century); company newsletters (1910s-1960s); advertisements and publicity materials; calendars; magazines; newsclippings relating to company events; materials pertaining to social organizations within the company; maps and plans of the infrastructure and company housing; and photographs reflecting all aspects of the company, from machinery to social events.

6 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7321188

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Whitin Machine Works (Whitinsville, Mass.)

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Contains documents prepared for Whitin by Booz, Allen & Hamilton, management consultants, including a survey of accounting operations and the data processing system, 1960; a recap of organization recommendations, 1960; a preliminary survey of Zurn Industries, Inc., as an acquisition candidate, 1962; and a review of the sales and profit outlook for J.D. Ferry Co. and American Type Founders, 1963; both companies were Whitin Machine Works acquisitions. Also contains a report, 1963, by Whitin on...