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Darwin Miller, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Darwin Miller. Mr. Miller is shown sitting at his desk with a pen in his hand. Mr. Miller was employed by Elco Tool and Screw Corp. for thirty-three years; as a Personnel Director and Vice President of Manufacturing.
Product's Final Inspection, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of a line of women at multiple work stations at Elco inspecting screws before they can be sorted for sale. At the bottom of the photograph the description reads, "the focal point of final inspection at Elco is centered in a line of…
Aerial View of New Elco Building Location Compared to Chicago-Rockford International Airport, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white aerial photograph of the site where the Elco factory would be built at 1111 Samuelson Road. The site was once nothing but farmland but does show the close proximity to what appears to be the start of the Chicago-Rockford International…
Elco's Location on Samuelson Road Prior to Building Construction, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of the site where the Elco factory would be built at 1111 Samuelson Road. The site was once nothing but farmland with a few outside buildings towards the right of the photograph. A dark vehicle is parked towards the center…
Five Employees Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees working on machines. This photograph shows the vast number of machines that are available (it looks as though each employee would have his own machine). There are bins under each machine so it can be…
Elco Employees, Elco Tool and Screw
Full page of four photographs showing some of the employees at Elco. Names and dates of these photographs are unknown.
Elco Employees, Elco Tool and Screw
Full page of four photographs showing some of the employees at Elco. Names and dates of these photographs are unknown.
Construction of Building on Samuelson Road, Elco Tool and Screw
Full page of four photographs showing the construction process of Elco's building at 1111 Samuelson Road in Rockford.
Paul Hollister Receives Award, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of two Elco employees. The employee on the left (possibly an executive) is presenting Paul Hollister with some type of award.
Employees Receive Award, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of six Elco employees standing in an office holding a plaque (possibly one that was just awarded to their department). Three of the six employees can be identified (from middle to right) Joe Stalter, Don Hardesty, and Al…
Jack Packard, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Jack Packard, former CEO of Elco, wearing a chefs hat and apron. Also in the photograph are women (possibly former Elco employees) looking at photographs of children while enjoying lunch.
Product Samples, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white marketing photograph showing nine screws surrounding a dime; possibly for size comparisons.
Lunch at Work, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of three Elco employees (a woman and two men) sitting together eating lunch in the cafeteria.
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of two gentleman standing in a hot air balloon basket with Elco banners tied to either side. Date and location of this photograph are unknown.
Holiday Party, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of five Elco employees attending what appears to be a holiday party (Christmas tree in the background). On the back of the photograph the men are identified (from left to right) as Walt Samson, Hjalmer Broberg, Elmer…
Engineering Department, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of three Elco Tool and Screw Corp. employees in the Engineering Department. Two men are sitting, working at drafting tables while the third is working in a back section of the office.
Factory on Samuelson Road, Elco Tool and Screw
Photograph of Elco Tool and Screw Corp. building located at 1111 Samuelson Road in Rockford. Date is stamped on the back as July 5, 1963.
Making a Bolt at Rockford Screw Products
Showing the progression for turning wire into a finished bolt using a header machine at Rockford Screw Products.
Rockford Products Parts for Black and Decker
Rockford Products manufactured Black and Decker chuck key.
Rockford Products Parts for Stihl
Rockford Products manufactured Stihl chain saw crank shaft that was cold headed and has two valve spring retainers.
Rockford Products Automotive Suspension Parts
Automobile front end suspension parts manufactured by Rockford Products.
Rockford Products Automotive Components
An ABS brake part made for Bendix by Rockford Products.
Rockford Products Ball Stud
Rockford Products manufacturing process showing from left to right the steps that from a blank piece of metal to a finished ball stud.
Rockford Products Screws
Rockford Products manufactured screws.
Rockford Products Automotive Components
Rockford Products manufactured automotive parts.
Rockford Products Automotive Components
Rockford Products manufactured automotive parts and chuck keys.
Rockford Products Special Order Parts
Rockford Products parts manufactured with a variety of shaped holes and different diameter holes.
Rockford Products Automotive and Cabinet Components
Rockford Products manufactured components. From left to rights are an Amerock Window Crank components, a Ford fuel nozzle part a Ford transmission pin and part of a gear shift.
Rockford Products Asymmetrical Parts
Rockford Products manufactured parts with asymmetric shapes. The head is off set from the shank.
Rockford Products Open Die Parts
Rockford Products long stroke parts made with an open die.
Rockford Products Special Order Parts
Rockford Products sample products. The company was able to manufacture special order parts such as square bolts, flattened parts, ball studs on square shanks, and a variety of patterns of drilled holes.
Rockford Products Studs
Rockford Products manufactured studs in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Rockford Products Sample Parts
Rockford Products manufactured fasteners with special shaped heads.
Rockford Products SEM Parts
Different types of SEMs parts manufactured by Rockford Products. SEM fasteners have a washer pre assembled with them to save assembly time..
Rockford Products sample parts with different shanks and heads.
Rockford Products sample parts with a variety of shank and head diameters.
Rockford Products Sample Parts with Knurling
Rockford Products sample parts that demonstrate different types of knurling. Knurling provides a rough gripping surface by creating a pattern of straight, angled or crossed lines that are rolled into the material using a lathe.
Rockford Products Sample Parts
Rockford Products manufactured pins and clips. Some are for cabinet locking mechanisms. The smaller pins in front are for holding down the tops for convertibles.
Rockford Products Sample Parts
Samples of Rockford Products parts. In the foreground is a turbo charger shaft. Back second from the right is a Ford fuel nozzle which is both cross drilled and end drilled. All the other parts are component parts rather than fasteners.
Rockford Products Bolts
Rockford Products bolts manufactured in a variety of sizes and with different style heads.
Rockford Products Sample Automotive Parts
Rockford Products sample parts. Most were used in automotive assembly.
Rockford Products Sample Automotive Part
Rockford Products sample part. This was part of an automobile brake system.
Rockford Products Sample Parts
Rockford Products parts. The two parts in the foreground and the two in the center are caster stems. The second part from the right in the back row is a part for a speedometer.
Rockford Products Sample Parts
Rockford Products parts from left to right: A part for Irvin Industries, a typical ball stud, and a small diameter part with an unusual head.
Rockford Products Sample Parts
Rockford Products manufactured parts. The large part in the back is a Delco Shock absorber ring made on a 1500 header. The Outside Diameter is approximately 2.375". On the back right is valve spring retainer for Caterpillar diesel engines that was…
Optical Comparator, Rockford Screw Products
Optical comparator for checking bolt dimensions and threads at Rockford Screw Products.
Product Display at Rockford Products Main Office
Display rack at Rockford Products Plant #3 (707 Harrison Avenue) main office of the company's main products.
Sales Display for Sales to Hardware Stores
Main office display rack for sales to hardware stores. This was set up at Rockford Products Plant #3 (707 Harrison Avenue).
Store Display of Rockford Products NAPA Fasteners
Store display of Rockford Products NAPA automotive and miscellaneous hardware sold and stocked by Rockford Products salesmen. NAPA stands for National Automotive Parts Association.
Boxes of Rockford Screw Products Cap Screws
Rockford Screw Products NAPA sales boxes of cap screws. NAPA stands for National Automotive Parts Association.
Boxes of Rockford Screw Products Fasteners
Rockford Screw Products NAPA sales boxes of fasteners. NAPA stands for National Automotive Parts Association.