Scovill Manufacturing Company records

Scope and Contents Side 1: Continuation of speech by John Cashmore, Borough President of Brooklyn, speaking about why the audience is at the ceremony. This is followed by the presentation of the Army & Navy E to the "men & women of Schrader" (A. Schrader's Sons). Presenter of the award is Major H.R. Battley[?] who begins by speaking about democracy and sacrifice. Side 2: Begins with woman singing the National Anthem. Then the Emcee of the awards ceremony introduces the program which is the presentation...

Scope and Contents Side 1: Continuation of speech by Major H.R. Battley[?]. Speaks about the system of government and how it must be protected, including the responsiblity to produce materials to support the war efforts. He speaks about sacrifice, ingenuity, efficiency, maximum production, and the importance of this work to make sure that the war is won. Ends by saying that A. Schrader's has accomplished this and that is why they are receiving the award. Side 2: Continuation of speech by the emcee (Lowell...

Scope and Contents Continuation of speech by Major H.R. Battley[?]. Speaks about not being indifferent and complacent as this could have a negative impact on the outcome of the war. Praises Schrader for their exceptional performance on the production front and describes the award and what its symbolism means. Hopes that Schrader will continue winning awards until the war is over. Formally gives award to Mr. Hunter of A. Schrader's Sons while a band plays "Anchor's Away", "Wild Blue Yonder", and "The Halls of...

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Side 1: Presentation of the pins by Commander Maynard of the U.S. Navy, accepted by the two oldest employees of company. Side 2: End of the song "Halls of Montezuma". Emcee introduces Mr. W.T. Hunter, Vice President of Scovill, who accepts the Army Navy E Pennant, and Mr. Hunter begins his acceptance speech.

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Continuation of the presentation of the pins, accepted by Carl Sigmund, an employee of Schrader for 51 years and Kate Zorn, an employee of Schrader for 47 years. E.K. Johnstone is introduced, who speaks on behalf of the employees of the company. Side ends with the Emcee re-introduces Major Battley who leads audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Side ends with singer singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee."

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End of song "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Emcee ends the program and band plays a variety of patriotic songs.

Scope and Contents Side 1: Presentation of the Army Navy "E" award to the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, CT. Alan Curtis, Director of Employee Relations welcomes guests and opens the ceremony by having everyone join in singing the Scovill chorus in one verse of the "Star Spangled Banner." Mr. Curtis then introduces the Master of Ceremonies, radio news commentator, Lowell Thomas. Side 2: Continuation of speech by Mayor Vincent Scully talking about the Scovill employees who "have proved their merit...

Scope and Contents Side 1: Introductory remarks by Lowell Thomas who explains what the event is about, including that it is taking place in Waterbury, Connecticut and that there are about 15,000 people assembled to watch the presentation of the Army Navy E to Scovill Manufacturing. Then introduces Mayor Vincent Scully of Waterbury who describes (and praises) the manufacturing production work being done by Scovill to support the war effort. Side 2: Speech by Colonel F.H. Payne conferring honor upon Scovill....

Scope and Contents Side 1: Continuation of Lowell Thomas introducing several long-term employees of Scovill (who have worked 50 plus years). Then introduces a machinist at Scovill who accepts the award on behalf of the employees. Side 2: President of Scovill Manufacturing accepts the award on behalf of the company. Speaks about maximum output of production of the company, the success of their employees, and the support the company has give to different war efforts over its long history. Also talks about how...

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Lowell Thomas introduces Denny McGraw, a Scovill employee, who leads the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Thomas then reintroduces John Goss, President of Scovill, and asks him a series of questions including where the rest of the Scovill plants are, how old the company is (1802) and its history, and how many employees there are around the world (around 14,000).

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Audience singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee". Lowell Thomas concludes the presentation of the Army Navy E award. Radio announcer for the Blue Network ends the recording by summarizing the entire program.

Scope and Contents Side 1: Lowell Thomas introduces John Goss, President of Scovill. Goss accepts the flag on behalf of the company and speaks about what it means to receive the flag. He praises the management and employees of Scovill and recounts how Scovill has supported each war effort during its history, and the loyalty of the employees to the country. He encourages employees to to even better in the future. Side 2: Lowell Thomas introduces Commander Hunter who presents the Army Navy E pin to each...

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Recording is identical to 000602707_OA_0011.