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Oral history interview with Leroy W. Leiter, 1974.

Creator: Leiter, Leroy W.
Project: Continental Group project.
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Phys. Desc. :Transcript 73 pages Sound recording 1 reel
Location: Columbia Center for Oral History
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Biographical Note

Cannery worker.

Scope and Contents

Van Wert Container Company from 1937: loading paper, running machines, crewleader, material handling, 1965 accident; various drums, stitching, glues; changes in manufacturing and staff, Continental Can takeover, quality control, union, women workers, benefits; impressions of Hans Eggerss.

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