United Press Syndicate article on George Otis Draper
United Press Syndicate article on George Otis Draper
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United Press Syndicate article on George Otis Draper
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An article about George Otis Draper by the United Press Syndicate, Inc entitled, "George Otis Draper: A noted Capitalist, prominent in the affairs of Numerous Important Corporations", published ca. 1908-1914. George Otis Draper was the son of General William Franklin and Lydia Warren Joy Draper. The article outlines his past work with the Draper Company and other companies, of which he was an executive for more then 24 companies in 1914. His affiliations included such companies as the Draper-Hanson Company, the Imperial Lumber Company, and the National Cotton Manufacturing Association just to name a few. An inventor and engineer, he also held over 100 different patents, including applications to the Northrop looms. He also published a number of books, including "Searching for the Truth", a religious commentary published in 1902 and "More" a book on political economy published in 1908.
Is part of the Bancroft Memorial Library Local History Collection, Hopedale, Massachusetts. http://www.hopedale-ma.gov/Public_Documents/HopedaleMA_Library/index
