Record #:

10923

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The Western Electric Company is the fifth largest employer in North Carolina and the eighth largest in the nation. In 1969, the company observes its one hundredth anniversary. It is an integral part of the Bell System and serves as its manufacturing and supply unit. Western Electric has operated manufacturing facilities in Burlington since 1946 and in Winston-Salem since 1950.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 11, Nov 1969, p110-112, il, por

Subject(s):

Telephone supplies industry; Western Electric Co.--History