Dublin Core
Title
Draft Board Letter, 1918
Description
This appears to be a notarized copy of a letter by Perry Knitting Co. President George M. Trabor,Sr. on behalf of an employee named Albert Torrey. Torrey is identified as the chief engineer and electrician of the plant, and Trabor is arguing for a deferral on the grounds that Torrey's work is essential to the war effort in Europe. This was a fairly common practice, multiplied many fold during World War II.<br />
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Among the interesting facts we learn about PKC in 1918 are that it employs "upwards of nine hundred operatives"; that Torrey runs a power plant of 1200 horsepower; that PKC supplies 30% of the US Army's undershirts, to the tune of 2,000-3,000 dozen per week; and that the plant has "been put on a priority basis by the War Industries Board."
Creator
Trabor, George M., Sr.
Publisher
Perry, NY Public Library
Date
1918-09-28
Contributor
Cooper, Ken
Source
Henry Page Historical Documents
Format
jpeg, 980 KB<br />
jpeg, 991 KB
Type
Still image
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Notarized affidavit
Physical Dimensions
8 x 11 in.