West Chester (Pa.)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Richard E. Schramm professional papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-00-115
Overview
Richard E. Schramm (b. 1935) has worked for Schramm, Inc. in different capacities over several decades, including president of the company and chairman of the Board of Directors. As the heir of his family business, Richard worked his way through the ranks until he became executive vice president in 1974, president in 1985, and president & chairman of the Board of Directors in 1988. In 2005, Richard stepped down to a part-time role in the company and became known as past chairman when...
Dates:
1918-2022; Majority of material found within 1974-2016
Schramm, Inc. records
Collection
Identifier: MC-00-091
Overview
Schramm, Inc. is a manufacturing company based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, that has had strong ties to Drexel University for almost one hundred years. Founded by Christian D. Schramm in Philadelphia in 1900, the company moved to its current location in 1917. In its early years, Schramm sold small gasoline engines and portable air compressors, but in recent decades the firm has specialized in the manufacture of drilling equipment. The Schramm, Inc. records include board and stockholders’...
Dates:
1836-2018; Majority of material found within 1900-1983
Found in:
Drexel University Archives
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Schramm, Inc. records