Gordon Van Eenwyk oral history, 1963.

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Gordon Van Eenwyk oral history, 1963.

In this interview, Mr. Van Eenwyk discusses his experiences with the New York State food processing industry. Topics include: his education and training; his recollection of his father Frank Van Eenwyk, particularly his conbtributions to the Clapp Baby Food Company and his influence on the New York State canning industry; labor problems at canneries, including the effect of automation on workers; his relationships with growers; obtaining and using credit; the effect of crop failures and low quality raw products on canned goods; and the impact of cooperatives on the New York State canning industry; and the development of the apple sauce derby.

31 p. of transcript.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7904827

Cornell University Library

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Van Eenwyk, Frank.

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Clapp Baby Foods Company.

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Fruit Belt Preserving Company (East Williamson, N.Y.)

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Van Eenwyk, Gordon.

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Gordon Van Eenwyk was associated with the Fruit Belt Preserving Company located in East Williamson, N.Y. From the description of Gordon Van Eenwyk oral history, 1963. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63934591 ...

Hucker, George J., 1893-1988,

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Professor of Bacteriology and Chief in Research, N.Y.S. Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva. From the description of George J. Hucker correspondence, 1911-1964. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64072994 ...