The match factory in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania : a brief history, 1900-1947, 1980 November 11.

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The match factory in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania : a brief history, 1900-1947, 1980 November 11.

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Sandra Ann Romanov wrote this paper for Professor G. Eggert's History 458 class, Pennsylvania State University, as a brief survey of some facets of the Universal Match Corporation factory plant in Bellefonte, Pa., basing much of her information on interviews with former employees in 1977 and 1978. She recounts a short history of the plant, how matches were made, health and safety hazards, and unionization. Includes photocopies of photographs of the buildings, matchbook covers, and workers.

26 leaves : photocopied typescript.

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....

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