The development of the tin plate industry: memoirs of W.C. Cronemeyer. [ca. 1910-1920]

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The development of the tin plate industry: memoirs of W.C. Cronemeyer. [ca. 1910-1920]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51673138

Cronemeyer recounts his efforts in lobbying in Washington, D.C. for legislative support for higher tariffs on imported tinplate to protect the fledgling American tinplate manufacturing industry. He details the growth of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company, United States Iron and Tin Plate Company, and American Tin Plate Company that became a subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation. He includes his work with the Associated Manufacturers of Tin and Tern Plate of the United States and the American Tinned Plate Association, and mentions the Tin Plate Consumers Association.

46 leaves : typescript.

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Cronemeyer, W. C.

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W.C. Cronemeyer of Pittsburgh, Pa., lobbied for the American tinplate industry, 1877-1898; was chairman of United States Iron and Tin Plate Company; president of the American Tin Plate Company; and secretary (1883-1892) and president (1893-1905?) of the American Tinned Plate Association. From the description of The development of the tin plate industry: memoirs of W.C. Cronemeyer. [ca. 1910-1920] (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51673138 W.C. Cr...

United States Iron and Tin Plate Company.

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American Tin Plate Company.

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Tin Plate Consumers Association.

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Associated Manufacturers of Tin and Terne Plate of the United States.

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American Sheet and Tin Plate Company.

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United States Steel Corporation

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American Steel & Wire Co., descendant from Washburn & Moen, acquired by U.S. Steel in 1901 and became its American Steel & Wire Division; employed 4000 workers during 1940s; facilities expansion at South Works plant in 1957-1958; ceased operations in Worcester in 1977. From the description of United States Steel Corporation photograph collection, 1940-1970 (bulk 1957-1958). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70965884 On June 30, 1960, U.S. Steel Corporat...