[Papers]. 1893-1951.

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[Papers]. 1893-1951.

Contains articles of association, 1893, of the Aspinook Co.; materials, 1937-1941, about its liquidation; and a prospectus, 1938, for the Aspinook Corp. Also includes a report done by Johnson for a hearing on amendments to the Cotton Textile Code, 1933; correspondence, 1936-1937, concerning textile research at the Aspinook Co.; biographical information about Johnson, 1941; and incoming and outgoing correspondence, memoranda and clippings, 1941-1947, from his work with the OPA. Contains a newsletter of the National Association of Finishers of Textile Fabrics, 1942-1945, which relates to OPA regulations.

2 boxes.

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United States. Office of Price Administration

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Doris Razook lived in Savannah, Georgia. From the description of Doris Razook ration book, 1943. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166147794 During World War II the Office of Price Administration (OPA) was the government agency that rationed most consumer goods and regulated their prices. Some of the rationed items included, tires, cars, gas, coffee, meats, and other food stuffs. OPA was in place for the duration of the war and continued operations until 1947...

Johnson, Philip A.

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Johnson was associated with the Aspinook Co., Griswold, Conn.; the company was involved in bleaching, dyeing, printing and finishing of cotton, linen, silk and other textiles. It ceased operations in 1937, at which time the Aspinook Corp. in Jewett City, Conn., was formed. Johnson was one of the principal underwriters of the new company and served as president and treasurer. He also worked at the Hampton Co., Easthampton, Mass., was an adviser to the federal government in the 1930's, and in 1942...

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Hampton Company.

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