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Albert Trostel & Sons Company Centennial Plaque
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Two men are standing outdoors and holding onto a plaque, which reads: "CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALBERT TROSTEL & SONS COMPANY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY. WE, THE WORKERS, COMMEND THE COMPANY FOR ITS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT. PRESENTED IN GREAT HONOR ON SEPTEMBER 13, A.D. 1958 BY THE LEATHER WORKERS UNION LOCAL NO. 47. AMC & BW OF N.A. AFL-CIO."Image caption reads: "A plaque honoring a Milwaukee firm's 100th anniversary was presented by a labor union. The award was made at a picnic for employees of the Albert O. Trostel & Sons Co. at the Old Heidelberg Park, 5423 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale. From left are Albert Trostel, Jr., company president and John Churka, secretary-treasurer of local 47 of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen (AFL-CIO). The plaque was mounted on a board in the shape of a hide."
September 17, 1958
Stanfield, Foster C.
Publication Information
| Creator | Stanfield, Foster C. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | September 17, 1958 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 66 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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