Thompson, Sanford E. Series 2. Correspondence, 1892-1949.

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Thompson, Sanford E. Series 2. Correspondence, 1892-1949.

Consists primarily of routine correspondence pertaining to Thompson's work in construction, industrial engineering, and work measurement studies. Additionally, three letter press books of outgoing letters to various manufacturers and suppliers, and some letters to Gilbreth and Taylor on construction, concrete, and work measurement studies (1903-1905).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7887285

Cornell University Library

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