Groundbreaking for the National Lock Fastener Division Plant
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Lock Company fastener plant at 4500 Kishwaukee Street. Those standing (left to right) are Edwin W. North, A.H. Charles, M.V. McAdoo, Hulda Johnson, J.R. Sommer, Richard Carlson and Rueben Sommer. Kneeling (left to right) are Floyd Palm, W.B. Sommer, Mark A. Sommer.
National Lock Company
May 01, 1956
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The Head Table at a National Lock Company Dinner
Attending a National Lock Company event are, from left to right in the back row, John R. (Bob) Sommer and John Kraman. Left to right in the front row are Mark A. Sommer Sr., Mrs. North, Edwin W. North, Mr. Strandquist, and Hulda Johnson. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. A.J. Strandquist was the President of the National Lock Company from 1938-1964.
National Lock Company
circa 1960
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National Lock Company Executives
From left to right in the front row are National Lock Company executive employees Hulda A. Johnson, Mr. Strandquist, Edwin W. North, and Mark Sommer Sr. In the back row from left to right are John R. (Bob) Sommer, unknown, Mark A. Sommer Jr., and John Kraman. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. A.J. Strandquist was the President of the National Lock Company from 1938-1964. John Sommer took over the role of President in 1964.
National Lock Company
circa 1960
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National Lock Company 1964 Retirees
From left to right are Mrs. North, Edwin W. North, Hulda Johnson, Mr. Strandquist, and Mrs. Strandquist. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. A.J. Strandquist was the President of the National Lock Company from 1938-1964. Hulda Johnson was a secretary with the company for 30 years. All three retired in June 1964. This photo is likely from their retirement celebration.
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circa 1964
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Edwin North's Retirement from National Lock
From left to right are Edwin W. North, Mrs. North, John R. (Bob) Sommer, and Hulda A. Johnson. Ed and John are exchanging a gift while Mrs. North and Mrs. Johnson are seated at the table. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. This is likely a recognition of North and Johnson's retirement in June 1964.
National Lock Company
circa 1964
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1964 National Lock Retirees
From left to right are Edwin W. North, Hulda A. Johnson, and Mr. Strandquist. A.J. Strandquist was the President of the National Lock Company from 1938-1964. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. Mrs. Johnson was a secretary for 30 years. This was likely taken at their retirement in June 1964.
National Lock Company
circa 1964
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