Frank Tormey oral history, 1963-1964.

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Frank Tormey oral history, 1963-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63934554

In this interview, Mr. Tormey discusses his personal history and his experiences with the New York State food processing industry. Topics include: his work with the New York Central Railroad; his observations of canned food sales (including competition in catchup) and of management problems at the New York State Canners, Inc.; and his impressions of Gus Wittengeld and John M. Prophet.

60 p. of transcript.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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Bert Olney Canning Company.

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Wittengeld, Gus.

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New York Canners, Inc.

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Tormey, Frank, 1889-

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Frank Tormey was a salesman for the Bert Olney Canning Company. From the description of Frank Tormey oral history, 1963-1964. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63934554 ...