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Working with a Surface Combustor, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee putting a product into a Surface Combustor. It appears as though the product was edited on this photograph (has a raised surface) to possibly make the finished product more presentable. The photograph…
William Starnes Receives Award, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
William Starnes and Darwin Miller, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
Wheelbarrow Races at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Employee's children can be seen participating in a fun "wheelbarrow race." The children are racing towards the photographer with their families and trees lining the…
Weighing Wood Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee weighing screws before putting them in their designated boxes. Weighing screws allowed for an equal amount of product in each box. This particular set of screws are Elco's "Wood Screws."
Wayne Johnson and Jake Luyinger, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of two Elco Tool and Screw employees, Wayne Johnson and Jake Luyinger (sp), from the Recreation Association.
Visitor Entrance to Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of the "visitor entrance" for the Elco Tool and Screw building on Samuelson Road. This entrance was used by visitors, executives, or some staff to access the front office.
Updated Machinery, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of an Elco machine that employee, William Starnes, suggested a modification for. According to a Rockford Register-Republic article from April 16, 1971, "Stearns,. . . a 14-year veteran with Elco, suggested use of a rotating…
Two Employees Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of two Elco employees working in the production area. Even though their backs are facing the camera, several pieces of equipment and supplies like "Chromic Acid" barrels can be seen throughout the image.
Two Employees Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of the production area at Elco. While most of the employee stations are empty, but two employees can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph. The machinery itself looks very complex and was arguably used to produce…
The Grand Prize, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of check awarded to Elco employee, William Starnes, for his suggested modification to an EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining). According to a Rockford Register-Republic article from April 16, 1971, "Stearns,. . . a 14-year…
Tapping Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco catalog cover for their tapping screws. The Elco logo is in the center with five screws under the "O" on the right hand side.
Speedized Wood Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white marketing photograph from Elco showing a box of "Speedized Wood Screws."
Sorting Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph from Elco showing a partial view of an employee sorting through a large pile of screws. Sorting the screws by hand allowed for one final evaluation by Elco staff before the screws were packaged up for sale. This helped to…
Soda Drinking Competition at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. In this particular photograph eight females (possibly employees and spouses) are standing in a line while competing in what appears to be a soda drinking competition.
Roy Jacobson Speaking at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 5, 1963. This particular photograph shows Roy E. Jacobson, President of Elco, standing at the Hotel's podium addressing the party. …
Production Control Department, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of three Elco Tool and Screw employees working in the Production Control Department. Each employee has their own work stations with something that looks very similar to a drafting board. On each board there appears to be…
Production Control Department, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of five Elco Tool and Screw employees working in the Production Control. Each employee has their own work stations with something that looks very similar to a drafting board. On each board there appears to be large pieces…
Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of one of Elco's production areas. While there are no employees present, a variety of equipment and supplies can be seen throughout the image.
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…
Product Samples, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white marketing photograph showing nine screws surrounding a dime; possibly for size comparisons.
Product Kit, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco Tool and Screw Kit. This image could have been used for marketing materials.
Pie Eating Contest at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Eight young men are participating in a pie eating contest. The are all leaned over tables with their hands behind their back as they try and eat a fruit pie the fastest.
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.
Parking Lot View of Elco Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of Elco Tool and Screw manufacturing plant. This particular view shows the employee parking lot and cars in a variety of colors, styles, and body types can be seen.
New Ideas and New Innovations, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employees, William Starnes (middle) and Darwin Miller (right), examining a machine that Starnes suggested a modification for. According to a Rockford Register-Republic article from April 16, 1971, "Stearns,. . . a…
Maintenance Department, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco Tool and Screw's Maintenance Department employees. In total there are ten men included in the photograph.
Machine in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco machine that was used in the manufacturing of screws. While no employees are present in the photograph one is able to see screws falling off the line into metal buckets. At least two full buckets can be seen in…
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.
John Kasper Presenting a Gift at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Wagon Wheel, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white group photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1970. In this particular photograph John Kasper, Elco President, is shaking an employee's hand after Mr. Kasper…
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.
Inspecting a Bolt Fresh off the Conveyor Belt, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee examining a finished bolt as it makes its way down the conveyor belt. When the products rolled off the belt they would fall into mental trays at the bottom of the machine. It was the employee's job to…
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…
Group of Employees Posing at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Two men and one woman standing posing for the photographer. In the background are a group of children and a large truck that was probably used to transport supplies for the…
Four Individuals Posing at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 8, 1951. This particular photograph shows four individuals (employees and spouses or just employees) posing for the photographer in…
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…
Families Enjoying the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. This particular view of the picnic was taken near the picnic tables in the shade of the trees. Families sit at the table, or stand near by, as a clown gets set up to…
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.
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.
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…
Employees Posing at Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Two male employees are posing for the camera with cigars in their mouths with the park in the background.
Employees Pose at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Wagon Wheel, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white group photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1970. In this particular photograph 18 employees stand together on the stage to pose for the photograph.
Employees Opening their Anniversary Gifts at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of four employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 8, 1951. This particular photograph shows Rose Edstrom, Carl Segergren, Carl Anderson, and F.G. Richardson (specific order…
Employees in Front of a John Deere Tractor During Construction, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of six Elco Tool and Screw employees. These men are standing in front of a John Deere tractor in what appears to be a construction site.
Employees and Spouses Seated at Table 6 at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Wagon Wheel, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white group photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1970. This particular photograph shows table number six with employees and their significant others sitting with each…
Employees and Spouses Seated at Table 11 at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 8, 1951. This particular photograph shows table number eleven with employees and their significant others pausing one of their…
Employees and Spouses Enjoying Dinner the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 5, 1963. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others enjoying conversation while a…
Employees and Spouses Conversing at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 5, 1963. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others enjoying conversation prior to…
Employees and Spouses at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Wagon Wheel, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white group photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1970. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others sitting with each other…