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Edward O. Jenkins
| Name | Edward O. Jenkins |
| Ortssitz | New York City |
| Art des Unternehmens | Druckerei |
| Anmerkungen | - |
| Quellenangaben | [Bishop: History of American manufacturers 1 (1868) 662] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1817 |
Geburt von Edward 0. Jenkins; er ist walisischer Abkunft |
| 1844 |
Gründung |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Druckerzeugnisse |
1868 |
[Bishop: Hist. of Amer. manuf. I (1868)] |
1868 |
[Bishop: Hist. of Amer. manuf. I (1868)] |
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| ZEIT | 1868 |
| THEMA | Firmenbeschreibung |
| TEXT | Is an excellent representative of that large class of men who, under free institutions, achieve success by the exhibition of sterling, manly qualities, and the exercise of practical talents. Born in the year 1817, of Welsh parentage, apprenticed at an early age to the printing business, and pursuing the vocation of his life steadily and successfully, he is now ranked among the old printers of New York, and has attained a reputation among the brethren of his craft that is one of the rewards of a useful, well-spent life. As a journeyman, he was noted for expeditious workmanship and clean proofs, and when, in 1844. he commenced business for himself, he at once obtained a fair share of the patronage of the first publishers in the city. His office at this time, though not among the largest in New York, Occupies the greater part of a five story building on North William street, and his facilities include every thing necessary for stereotyping and printing books. In the press room are nine Adams presses, including one of extraordinary size, two of Hoe's cylinders, and other job presses. The composing room has ample facilities for sixty compositors. Mr. Jenkins seems to possess the rare faculty of gaining the friendship of those in his service, for we learn that the foreman of the press room has been in his employ twenty-three years; the foreman of the composing room fifteen years; a pressman, as man and boy, nineteen years, and others whose terms of service range from ten to fifteen years - a fact that is always creditable to both employer and employee. With a large spirit of active and sagacious inquiry into all the interests of the art in its various relations, and with an intelligent appreciation of all the improvements made or contemplated, and frequently suggesting important economies or developments, Mr. Jenkins has kept pace with the wants of the trade, and commands the respect of all in any way connected with the press. Clear in his judgment, quick in perception, cautious in undertaking, yet prompt and energetic in execution, he has built up on his original foundation, a strong and lasting structure of character and means which are a just tribute to his worth. He has never courted or sought notoriety as a public man, nor has he ever solicited or held an elective office, but in the quietude of the social circle, or the intercourse of benevolent institutions, finds exercise for his talents more in harmony with his nature, than the uncertain and troublesome struggles of the publicist or the politician. Earnest in conviction, sincere in friendship, generous in his sympathies, he is an honorable example of private worth, which dignifies the profession to which he belongs. |
| QUELLE | [Bishop: History of American manufacturers 1 (1868) 662] |
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