Box 1

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Saunders Studio, 467 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass., October 30, 1936. Image depicts construction of brick area around boiler (boiler itself is not visible). The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 23.5 x 18 cm. (w/out mount); 26 x 18 cm. (w/mount).

Format: Black and White photograph.

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193-?. Image shows several transformers lined up outside a mill building; note the workhorse at the far left. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 24 x 19 cm.

Format: Black and White photograph.

Scope and Contents No. 1 cal'd (calender?) mill line. 193-?. Image shows machinery loaded onto a flatbed railroad car outside the mill building; three men stand off to the right. The machinery was made by Vaughn, probably the Vaughn Machinery Co. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, which made vulcanizing presses. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 23 x 18 cm. (w/out mount); 25 x 18 cm. (w/mount). See item 4 in this folder for a photo of the machinery in place in the mill....

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193-?. Image shows machinery from item 3 in this folder in place inside mill. Machinery made by Vaughn, probably the Vaughn Machinery Co. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, which made vulcanizing presses. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 24 x 18 cm. (w/out mount); 26.5 x 18 cm. (w/mount).

Format: Black and White photograph.

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193-?. Image shows interior of mill room with presses; workmen and supervisors (?) visible in background. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 24 x 19.5 cm.

Format: Black and White photograph.

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about 1936. Image shows interior of mill room where female employees pack combs. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 24 x 18 cm. (w/out mount); 25.5 x 18 cm. (w/mount).

Format: Black and White photograph.

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193-?. Image shows another view of the comb packing room. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 18 x 12.5 cm. Smaller and has few employees than the view in item 1 of this folder.

Format: Black and White photograph.

Scope and Contents Saunders Studio, Lawrence, Mass. photographers. 193-?. Image shows exterior of mill partially demolished, with workman balanced on part of wall, attaching wiring; other workmen on the ground assist. Note long ladders in use and steel framework partially visible behind wall. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 25 x 20 cm. First of three photos marking demolition of this wall; see items 2 and 3 in this folder. Format: Black and White...

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Saunders Studio, Lawrence, Mass. photographers. 193-?. Image shows the upper half of an exterior mill coming down during demoliton. Note piles of stone debris on ground and steel framework partially visible behind wall. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 20 x 25 cm. Second of three photos marking demolition of this wall; see items 1 and 3 in this folder.

Format: Black and White photograph.

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Saunders Studio, Lawrence, Mass. photographers. 193-?. Image shows the upper half of an exterior mill has now been demolished. Note piles of stone debris on ground and steel framework that is now more fully visible behind wall. The Bolta Rubber Co. of Lawrence, Mass., manufactured hard rubber goods. 25 x 20 cm. Third of three photos marking demolition of this wall; see items 1 and 2 in this folder.

Format: Black and White photograph.