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- 14:18, 28 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page Lamson&Goodnow (Created page with "Lamson & Goodnow traces its origins to Silas Lamson, a 19th‑century inventor and manufacturer who began producing scythe handles, agricultural tools, knives, and cutlery in 1837. Over time, the business grew into one of the largest cutlery manufacturers in the United States, known for high‑quality knives and industrial cutting tools. The company operated out of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, and remained a major regional employer and supplier well into the 20th cent...")
- 20:02, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:1929.03.29.jpg (This 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies addresses a catalog request from Lamson & Goodnow Mfg. Co., noting a likely error in the requested part number. The sender proactively provides alternative catalog parts (700 and 700-A) instead of the requested part 708 and offers further assistance if their assumption is incorrect.)
- 20:02, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:1929.03.29.jpg (This 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies addresses a catalog request from Lamson & Goodnow Mfg. Co., noting a likely error in the requested part number. The sender proactively provides alternative catalog parts (700 and 700-A) instead of the requested part 708 and offers further assistance if their assumption is incorrect.) Tag: Recreated
- 20:02, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs deleted page File:1929.03.29.jpg (content was: "This 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies addresses a catalog request from Lamson & Goodnow Mfg. Co., noting a likely error in the requested part number. The sender proactively provides alternative catalog parts (700 and 700-A) instead of the requested part 708 and offers further assistance if their assumption is incorrect.", and the only contributor was "Admin" (talk))
- 19:59, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:1929.03.29.jpg
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- 19:52, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:1929.03.27.jpg (A March 21, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow requests updated Taylor Instrument catalogues, specifically parts MO9 and WO9, for their reference files.)
- 19:52, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:1929.03.27.jpg (A March 21, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow requests updated Taylor Instrument catalogues, specifically parts MO9 and WO9, for their reference files.)
- 19:43, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:1929.03.14.jpg (A March 14, 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies explains that they do not plan to send a representative to Lamson & Goodnow’s plant and that the matter has been fully passed to their Boston office. They close by inviting Lamson & Goodnow to reach out if any further assistance is needed.)
- 19:43, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:1929.03.14.jpg (A March 14, 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies explains that they do not plan to send a representative to Lamson & Goodnow’s plant and that the matter has been fully passed to their Boston office. They close by inviting Lamson & Goodnow to reach out if any further assistance is needed.)
- 19:36, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:1929.03.11.jpg (A March 11, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow informs Taylor Instrument that they are delaying further action on the wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer installation until they decide how much more work they want to pursue. It reflects uncertainty on the customer’s side and pauses the ongoing service coordination.)
- 19:36, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:1929.03.11.jpg (A March 11, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow informs Taylor Instrument that they are delaying further action on the wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer installation until they decide how much more work they want to pursue. It reflects uncertainty on the customer’s side and pauses the ongoing service coordination.)
- 19:25, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:1929.03.06.jpg (A March 6, 1929 letter from the Boston Branch of Taylor Instrument Companies updates Lamson & Goodnow on the shipment and installation of a steam‑heated system and thermometer, including testing details and a quoted installation cost. It reflects Taylor’s hands‑on technical service and coordination with customers during this period.)
- 19:25, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:1929.03.06.jpg (A March 6, 1929 letter from the Boston Branch of Taylor Instrument Companies updates Lamson & Goodnow on the shipment and installation of a steam‑heated system and thermometer, including testing details and a quoted installation cost. It reflects Taylor’s hands‑on technical service and coordination with customers during this period.)
- 19:18, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs moved page File:2029.03.02.jpg to File:1929.03.02.jpg without leaving a redirect (Misspelled title)
- 19:14, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:2029.03.02.jpg (A March 1929 reply from Taylor Instrument Companies to Lamson & Goodnow shows how customer inquiries were routed through regional offices, offering a glimpse into Taylor’s nationwide sales network and service practices. It’s a great example of how the company handled catalogue requests, technical literature, and on‑site visits during its expansion era.)
- 19:14, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:2029.03.02.jpg (A March 1929 reply from Taylor Instrument Companies to Lamson & Goodnow shows how customer inquiries were routed through regional offices, offering a glimpse into Taylor’s nationwide sales network and service practices. It’s a great example of how the company handled catalogue requests, technical literature, and on‑site visits during its expansion era.)
- 14:58, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page Company Timeline (Created page with "<div class="wiki-timeline"> <div class="timeline-event"> <div class="timeline-date">1851-1853</div> <div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div> <div class="timeline-content"> George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature. </...")
- 14:46, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:1929.02.27.jpg (A February 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow to the Taylor Instrument Company requests a current catalogue and pricing information for a single wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer. The inquiry reflects routine procurement communication as the company evaluated Taylor’s offerings for its own needs.)
- 14:46, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:1929.02.27.jpg (A February 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow to the Taylor Instrument Company requests a current catalogue and pricing information for a single wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer. The inquiry reflects routine procurement communication as the company evaluated Taylor’s offerings for its own needs.)
- 14:36, 27 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page Letters (Created page with "= Document Archive = Welcome to the document repository. Select a category below to view the original scans and images. == Letters == <gallery mode="packed" heights="200px"> File:1929.02.27.jpg | 1927 Letter from Lamson & Goodnow to Taylor Instruments File:Correspondence_Smith_1942.png | 1942 Internal Correspondence </gallery>")
- 23:01, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:ABB Kent Taylor.png (ABB Kent Taylor logo)
- 23:01, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:ABB Kent Taylor.png (ABB Kent Taylor logo)
- 22:59, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:Taylor Sybron.png (Taylor Sybron logo)
- 22:59, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:Taylor Sybron.png (Taylor Sybron logo)
- 22:46, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:Taylor Instrument Companies.png (Taylor Instrument Companies logo)
- 22:46, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:Taylor Instrument Companies.png (Taylor Instrument Companies logo)
- 22:40, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:Taylor Brothers Company.png (Taylor Brothers Company logo.)
- 22:40, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:Taylor Brothers Company.png (Taylor Brothers Company logo.)
- 22:34, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:Ames st 1910.png (Ames Street building.)
- 22:34, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:Ames st 1910.png (Ames Street building.)
- 21:48, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page File:Tycos.png (Tycos logo)
- 21:48, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:Tycos.png (Tycos logo)
- 21:16, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page Company names (Created page with "Kendall & Taylor (1851-1853) George Taylor (1853-1861) Taylor & Richardson (1866-1872) Taylor Brothers (1872-1890) Taylor Brothers Company (1890-1907) Taylor Instrument Companies (1907-1968) Taylor Instrument Company (1968-1989) - The company merged into the Sybron Corporation in 1968 - Was acquired by Combustion Engineering in 1983. Taylor Instruments Division (1989-1990) - By 1989, Combustion Engineering (along with Taylor) was absorbed by the electrical engineering...")
- 18:48, 20 July 2026 Admin talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Common.css (Created page with "CSS placed here will be applied to all skins: Hide empty language / action container box in Timeless sidebar: #p-lang, #other-languages, .mw-portlet-lang:empty, #mw-site-navigation .sidebar-chunk:last-child:empty { display: none !important; }")
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