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McShain, John, 1898-1989

Existence: 1898 - 1989
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1898 - 1989

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

John McShain papers

 Collection
Accession: 2000
Abstract:

John McShain (1898-1989) was a Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.,-based building contractor, whose firm, John McShain, Inc., was by 1950 the fiftieth largest construction firm in the United States, with contracts in excess of $100,000,000. John McShain's personal and business papers document his business career, the construction industry, and his investments in hotels, car dealerships, parking garages, transit lines, and racehorses.

Dates: 1925-1989

John McShain photographs

 Collection
Accession: 1990-268
Abstract:

John McShain (1898-1989) was a Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.-based building contractor, whose firm, John McShain, Inc., was by 1950 the fifth largest construction firm in the United States. The collection contains graphic materials documenting John McShain's family life and personal interests, his career as a building contractor, and his involvement in horse racing.

Dates: circa 1900-1990

McShain family oral history interviews

 Collection
Accession: 1990-271
Abstract:

John McShain (1898-1989) was a Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.-based building contractor, whose firm, John McShain, Inc., was by 1950 the fiftieth largest construction firm in the United States, with contracts in excess of $100,000,000. This collection consists of thirteen audiotapes of oral history interviews with John McShain's family and friends. People interviewed include Mary McShain, Polly McShain, Vincent and Jacqueline O'Brien, and Cardinal Krol.

Dates: 1990

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Construction projects 2
Amateur films 1
Boards of directors 1
Correspondence 1
Design-build process (Construction industry) 1