Roy E. Wheeler oral history, 1963-1964.

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Roy E. Wheeler oral history, 1963-1964.

In this interview, Roy E. Wheeler discusses the New York State food processing industry. Topics include: can making in the late 19th century; experimental work with open top cans; recollections of George W. Cobb, Charles Ams, Charles Ayers, and W.Y. Bogle; development of canning machinery; changes in canning procedures; his experiences with the Pure Food and Drug Administration and with migrant labor; the development of the Wheeler apple processor; his relationship to and impressions of S.E. Comstock; beet processing in New York State; and his service as mayor of Penn Yan, N.Y.

173 p. of transcript.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7904785

Cornell University Library

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Comstock, S. E.

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Keuchel, Edward F.

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Wheeler, Roy E.

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Roy E. Wheeler was a canner and machinery manufacturer. From the description of Roy E. Wheeler oral history, 1963-1964. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63934497 ...

Bogle, W. Y.

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Ams, Charles.

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Cobb, George W.

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United States. Pure Food and Drug Administration.

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Ayers, Charles H. Austin

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