Collection:
Round Oak
Date:
c. 1940s
Description:
B/w photograph of Round Oak Laboratory. Three men and one woman are working at individual stations. No identification is available. Two sides of room solid with windows covered with venetian blinds, linoleum floor. According to reproduced 1943 pamphlet on Round Oak magnesium work, this is a laboratory for the analysis and control of materials in the magnesium foundry during World War II production.
In Round Oak Box 3, 1968—0022.0065g (or h?) is a b/w aerial photo of Front Street, Round Oak plants in center , 10.75"w x 9"h with gray canvas backing.
In Round Oak Box 3, 1968—0022.0065g (or h?) is a b/w aerial photo of Front Street, Round Oak plants in center , 10.75"w x 9"h with gray canvas backing.
Object ID:
1968—0022.0065G
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Other #:
P000159
Print Size:
8x10
Search Terms:
World War II
Round Oak
Round Oak
Notes:
Donor was manager at Round Oak Company plant in Dowagiac. This collection made from his years there.
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Round Oak laboratory
Round Oak laboratory