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Collection 1964.

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Collection includes research notes compiled by William K. Frank and James A. Frank in 1964 on the history and products of the Frankstown Glass Works and predecessor companies including the William Frank and Sons Glass Works and the E. Wormser & Company Glass Works, also of PIttsburgh. These research notes include detailed accounts of the ownership, operation and products of these glass companies. Also included is a photocopy of the memoirs of William Frank (1818-1891) that appeared in the book, "Memoirs of American Jews, 1775-1865."

.05 linear ft.

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Frank, William, 1819-1891.

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Frank, James A

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Cornell University. Class of 1911. From the description of William Klee Frank, 1890-1964, 1996. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63890913 ...

Frankstown Glass Works (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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The Frankstown Glass Works were originally founded four miles east of downtown Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River in 1858 by William Frank (1819-1891) and his brother-in-law Ephraim Wormser. William Frank also operated a wholesale and retail dry-goods business in Pittsburgh. From the description of Collection 1964. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 35559230 ...

Frank, William K., 1890-1964.

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Wormser Glass Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Wormser, Ephraim.

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