The First Conglomerate: 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company

D. C. Bissell

ISBN 10: 187941872X / ISBN 13: 9781879418721

Published by Audenreed Press, Audenreed Press, 1999

About this Item

The First Conglomerate: 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company (0), Vol. 0 by D. C. Bissell. Audenreed Press, 1999. 168pp. Language: English.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Conglomerate: 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company
• Publisher: Audenreed Press, Audenreed Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 187941872X
• ISBN 13: 9781879418721
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A business history of the Singer Sewing Machine Company as seen from the company president's office. Overview of sewing machine history and development. Brief biography of Isaac M. Singer followed by biographical sketches of succeeding company presidents over 145 years to the present day. Biographies of company presidents: Edward S. Clark, George Ross McKenzie, F. G. Bourne, Sir Douglas Alexander, Milton C. Lightner, Donald P. Kircher, Joseph B. Flavin, Paul Bilzerian and James H. Ting.

About the Author

Don Bissell has published historical narratives, computer product reviews, book reviews, company profiles and provided computer show reportage as a freelance journalist. His published works have appeared in regional and national magazines including: "Byte," "IEEE Computer," "Computer-Aided Engineering," MicroCAD News," "Design NET," "Interface Monthly," "Wang in the News," "PC Report," "IEEE Annals of the History of Computing," and Ingersoll-Rand's "Compressed Air Magazine." He was formerly a contributing technical editor for both "Design Technologies" and "Design Management" magazines. Don Bissell lives in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.