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Douglass, William, 1849-1925

Existence: 1849 - 1925
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1849 - 1925

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Douglass papers

 Collection
Accession: 2367
Abstract:

William Douglass (1849-1925) worked his entire professional life in the steel industry. He was an educated steel worker and spent many years as foreman or superintendent at various jobs site, the majority being in Birmingham, Alabama. The papers are a collection of items partly documenting Douglass' career as a foreman in the steel industry in the Pittsburgh and Birmingham Districts from 1889-1915.

Dates: 1889-1915