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Oral history interview with Donald H. Zipper, 1975.

Creator: Zipper, Donald H.
Project: Continental Group project.
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Phys. Desc. :Transcript 87 pages Sound recording 1 reel
Location: Columbia Center for Oral History
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Biographical Note

General manager, Research and Development.

Scope and Contents

Nebraska farming, 1930s; education in chemistry; early jobs; solution of baby food can corrosion at White Cap; patent of the feather edge; development of self-opening can; discussion of bottle caps; business trip to Soviet Union; operations of Research and Development Division.

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