https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/26d21c01ad661e98043317a814409c71.jpg 0863875392167f0f32b02c3bcf866e62 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC25 Title A name given to the resource Trucks parked at the loading dock of the shipping department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Ten trucks parked at the loading dock are getting ready to make shipments of finished tires. These tires will be delivered to dealers and the 130 branch stores operated by the Fisk Tire Company. The shipping department was always very busy in the 1920s because a cord tire only lasted for 6,000 miles. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. the Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/f5d839cab5702fb6c022479b656e31cd.jpg 08b49e70389d2890681965f50d813d74 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC24 Title A name given to the resource Inspecting tires which are ready for shipment Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Two workers from the shipping department of the Fisk Tire Company inspect tires before they are put into the warehouse storage area. On the right, their supervisor is inspecting a stack of finished tires ready for storage. In the 1920s, this department was very busy because production was 5,000 tires per day. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. the Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/76bb2d7176a0c4b5decb4832e57b87d5.jpg c6d98d006a575c61fd079c1033a97f7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC23 Title A name given to the resource Safety bulletin at the Fisk Tire Company warning about infections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource The safety bulletin in the display case has the following slogan on top: Safety saves sickness, suffering, sadness. On the bottom, it shows a series of health cartoons about the dangers of spreading infection and warns, "Don't spit!" Just several years earlier in 1918, the United States experienced a great influenza epidemic so this warning was appropriate and timely. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Is part of the Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/a35e770a28447c344afe585d2a69bd82.jpg ecd016bd65b8044d31ca73108f814d7e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC22 Title A name given to the resource Doctor and nurse attending to a worker at the emergency hospital Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource The company doctor is treating a hand injury of an employee while the nurse assists him. The management of the Fisk Tire Company were proud that their company had an emergency hospital staffed by a full-time doctor and nurse. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Is part of the Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/894f23d15963aa1a30f1c912b1e16ff2.jpg 7487d6701891de9ecfee49e0f8a97dc7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC21 Title A name given to the resource Private emergency hospital at the Chicopee Falls plant Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Inside the emergency hospital at the plant, there are counters with medical supplies against the back wall. Two sinks stand on each side of these counters. The room also contains a portable hospital bed and dispensary table and chair. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Is part of the Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/bf1bfa8655fc5c29a84e194b5e4a3616.jpg e36902c3f3d48a735a09cab5714e62f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC20 Title A name given to the resource Wrapping tires for delivery to customers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Two employees are working on a machine which wraps finished tires. To their left a stack of tires is waiting to be wrapped. On the right Fisk non-skid tires are wrapped and piled neatly on a pallet. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Is part of the Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/610b9fcfb076651cef2455377ab31cb6.jpg d228ebe2573ecfdaca9e56a0b2606707 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC19 Title A name given to the resource Finished tires on the wrapping machine Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Four wrapped tires are sitting atop the wrapping machine. Because Fisk Tire Company had retail stores in forty states, tires were wrapped before they were shipped to these stores. The wrapping prevented dust from collecting on the tires and preserved the new look of the tires. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Is part of the Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/0cf3f1a255ea83f470afc53da4562cf1.jpg 2f666c42e6f3c75d527745718787d46e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC18 Title A name given to the resource Tire inspection before wrapping Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Two workers in the shipping department are inspecting finished tires which they are holding upright on a table. Nearby on wooden pallets, tires of various tread design are stacked and bundled. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/ed7a03e8ce0e690b4ad81cf15b009c96.jpg 64f1d867f7a4c7b757735294e7d26bbb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC17 Title A name given to the resource Tire with a partially fitted inner tube Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource A tire with a visible inner tube leans against a stack of nearby tires. The invention of the pneumatic tire, i.e., a vulcanized tire with an inflatable inner tube gave passengers in automobiles a smooth, comfortable ride. By the 1920s, the Fisk Tire Company had perfected the art of designing a strong, durable and flexible inner tube. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/c053a1264b59eb7616a7df78700e5f02.jpg 9241fa8808e7c22a6b2c87a6b8f8ba16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC16 Title A name given to the resource Filling the vulcanizer with the molds Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource A worker presses his hand on a stack of molds while he waits for the cover to be lowered onto the vulcanizer. When the cover is secure, heat and steam will be piped into the vulcanizer, causing the rubber to harden and expand against the molds. This expansion in the molds gave the tire its desired shape including the numbers and lettering on the tire. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/02f91448c2c679e562bc4c92a15bfcad.jpg 3d80225b4cc05754dd1a3347e1a26bfa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC15 Title A name given to the resource Tires arriving by conveyer near the vulcanizers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Workers near the conveyer wait for tires in molds which are destined for the vulcanizers on their right. As these molds arrive, these workers will place one mold on top of another until they fill the vulcanizer. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/76850e06fc3136763ccd3c56f48e1679.jpg 1bc2ee4a97a9f83f78a85f916ba82454 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC14 Title A name given to the resource Generators from the Farrel Foundry and Machine Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Workers near the conveyer wait for tires in molds which are destined for the vulcanizers on their right. As these molds arrive, these workers will place one mold on top of another until they fill the vulcanizer. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/68b679c7194a9ecec935aa41f4b951c8.jpg 3f0e3b69752e30eebad78df2374b4436 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC13 Title A name given to the resource Removing the harness attached to the upper half of the mold Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Two workers standing on opposite sides of the conveyer remove the harness which was used to lower the upper mold onto a tire encased by a bottom mold. Removal of the harness was the final procedure before a tire was placed for curing into the vulcanizer where it came out in the desired shape. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/2dfe86ffd0ec1a439a49d55ad480d10c.jpg 24e36d71ad03c54dcf0e717ed031f815 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC12 Title A name given to the resource Placing the unvulcanized tire in the mold Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource A group of workers standing on each side of a conveyer lower the top half of a mold over an unfinished tire which has been placed by other workers into a bottom mold. Molds which were made of metal resembled halves of a giant hollowed out donut. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/afc4b95056af0fb40a304d33f431dc00.jpg d2ca94d445fc051a5a69572be0456050 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC11 Title A name given to the resource Safety bulletin describing a recent accident at the Chicopee plant of the Fisk Tire Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Inside the safety bulletin case, management of the plant has placed a poster which shows and describes how a worker injured his finger while placing his hand on a tire hanging from the overhead track; the worker next to him pushed a tire which smashed one of his fingers. The poster in the case is written both in English and Polish. By 1920, persons born in Poland made up about 9% of the population of Chicopee and many were employed by the Fisk Tire Company. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/ad19c35152e5e1ae945ad6ff31c79d8c.jpg 2c1c176d4291e239b11772bf10c4df9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC10 Title A name given to the resource Workers placing tires onto a conveyer belt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Two workers on each side of a conveyor belt are removing unfinished tires from hooks attached to an overhead track. Each unfinished tire was then placed on the conveyor belt where it traveled to the mold room. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/17cd1f79dd2d3f5577825753e498fd81.jpg dde1bf81b909d243b1642582a43d3a73 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC09 Title A name given to the resource Tires ready for the vulcanizers in the vulcanizing room Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Cord tires awaiting vulcanization are dangling from metal hooks attached to pulleys. These pulleys ran on an overhead circular track. Because of this round shape, workers at the Fisk Tire Company referred to this section of the vulcanizing room as the "merry-go-round". Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/0539fe39a66bf7487536577428b78d66.jpg eff2e1511f85c77456bd0b7f982e2656 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC08 Title A name given to the resource Working on a tire at a finishing stand Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Workers are applying the special rubber stripe which will be the sidewall of the cord tire. This sidewall rubber was made by a special machine at the plant. When the sidewalls were built up, the tires were now ready to be shipped to the vulcanizing room. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/836913dc2356a6022da1909d1c3c6a9e.jpg a9258a66063cf4220309524a7a24077b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC07 Title A name given to the resource Operating a tire-building machine Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource A worker operates a machine which winds cord around the rim of a metal core. For cord tires, the circumference of the core was smaller than the inside of the tire because these tires expanded when they were put into the vulcanizing machines. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/70e869754885202b25ef194a44737322.jpg c0b946b1b286e6a711e3e48fa907b70d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC06 Title A name given to the resource Worker inspecting tire cord in the cord room Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource A worker carefully looks at tire cord stretched out on the table. This cotton fabric constituted twenty five percent of every cord tire built by the Fisk Tire Company. The durability of a Fisk tire depended on the careful handling of the fabric by their workers. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/ae4a1e572c3572c68c7a8d8557e2f0e1.jpg 395392131fc807fa897b19ac39a89803 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC05 Title A name given to the resource Cutting tire cord on a table Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource A worker is cutting a length of cord at an angle or on the bias. Tire cord had to be cut at a 45 degree angle because the fabric threads were woven at this angle. This angle weave of the cord proved to be more durable than a square weave. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/5db4645008714ed3ade4a79b6933e034.jpg 5aac75d9d1016d61b5c573696841097d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC04 Title A name given to the resource Rolls of cord stacked in a storage area Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Tire cord wound on spools is piled in a bin. This cord made from a specially designed fabric was used in the manufacture of tires. In the 1920's three different factories were making tire cord for the Fisk Tire Company. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/4e086115340dcd8706be35bb97224b35.jpg ce39b314853585e2e7d4cf54772800d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC03 Title A name given to the resource Workers cutting and weighing processed rubber Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource Two workers with large knives are cutting bundled sheets of rubber. On the left the worker is carefully looking at his scale in order to determine the weight of his cut. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/f0a343a40671e3b4836f6b3e165e5847.jpg 77ddc6fc47deec9c95e5980a974ebbec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC02 Title A name given to the resource Management of Fisk Tire Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource The managers of the Fisk Tire Company are seated at a table with their secretary to the right. Meetings were held in the administration building which faced Grove Street in Chicopee Falls. On the wall to the left is a framed, enlarged photograph of the building. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/3256e4249c1f9e077988c5a282e42fcf.jpg 3a7792f3556c2ab09a007c9667cbbc0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fisk Tire Company Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FTC01 Title A name given to the resource Main mill building of the Fisk Tire Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [ca. 1920] Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Edward Bellamy Memorial Association Subject The topic of the resource Tire industry--Massachusetts--Chicopee Description An account of the resource This five-story building was the main production facility of the tire company. Founded in 1896, as one building and known as the Spalding & Pepper Rubber Company, it grew to be one of the nation's largest tire making facilities. Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massachusetts--Hampden (county)--Chicopee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Fisk Tire Company collection at the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts.