Western Michigan at work. [1949-06-14].

In this installment of "Western Michigan at work," Dr. Willis Dunbar profiles the EJ Kelly Division of the Sun Chemical Corporation located in Kalamazoo. He describes how they produce 2.5 Million pounds of ink each year and how a number of large manufacturers in the area depend on their ink for prin...

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Uniform Title:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Corporate Author: WKZO (Radio station : Kalamazoo, Mich.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Dunbar, Willis Frederick, 1902-1970 (Host)
Weston, Cecil, 1902-1982 (Interviewee)
Bartholomew, Eddie (Interviewee)
Language:English
Series:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (15 min., 1 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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In this installment of "Western Michigan at work," Dr. Willis Dunbar profiles the EJ Kelly Division of the Sun Chemical Corporation located in Kalamazoo. He describes how they produce 2.5 Million pounds of ink each year and how a number of large manufacturers in the area depend on their ink for printing on their packaging. Dunbar discusses how the ink is produced and the difference between ink and paint. Cecil Weston, the person in charge of matching and formulation at the plant, shares how they prevent the ink from running when wet or fading in the sun. Eddie Bartholomew, a worker at the plant, talks about the importance of the varnish and how it is produced.
Note:Part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Originally broadcast on WKZO Radio.
Call Number:Voice 45339
Playing Time:00:15:01
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Broadcast 1949 June 14