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Aberjona Knitting Mills Records

 Collection
Identifier: 6495

Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence to Joan and Sigmund Somy, 1969, from Edward W. Brooke and Edward M. Kennedy, U.S. Senators from Mass., about obtaining immigration visas for John M. McPherson, as well as correspondence, 1963, from the Dubied Machinery Co., manufacturers of knitting machines located in Long Island City (New York City), N.Y. Also contains design specifications, operating instructions for various machines, many from the Dubied Machinery Co., and blank production forms listing colors, with date of delivery, number of cartons, quantity, etc., not filled in.

Dates

  • 1963-1969

Creator

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Conditions Governing Use

This collection must be used in keeping with the Kheel Center Information Sheet and Procedures for Document Use.

Biographical / Historical

The company was located in Medford, MA, and then in Winchester, MA. It made men's and women's sweaters from about 1961 through 1973. Sigmund P. Somy was president and Joan P. Somy was vice-president, treasurer and buyer.

Extent

0 cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of the Eagle Corporation.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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