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Emil Kirwin with the D.P. Harris Hdwe. & Mfg. Co

Item# Kirwin, Emil [Kirwin, Emil] Categories: Who's Who-Mfgr's of Bicycles, Tricycles and/or Wheel Goods & Employees,


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Emil Kirwin began his career in the bicycle industry at the young age of 15 when he began employment in the shipping department of the D.P. Harris Hardware & Manufacturing Co in New York in the year 1913. This image of Emil was gleaned from an article which appears on page-82 of the March 1972 issue of American Bicyclist magazine. The article describes Emil`s fantastic growth and contributions to his company and the bicycle industry worldwide. The entire article can be seen in the picture gallery. The company honored Emil`s 59 consecutive years of service, accomplishments and retirement at a gala luncheon held in January 1972. I recall my parents speaking about Emil Kirwin in the 1950s; they held him in high regard for his astute business skills and friendly business mannerisms. His wife was Goldie Burros Kirwin.

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more details The article in American Bicyclist magazine about Emil Kirwin's retirement from active employment with the D.P. Harris Co. Emil remained on the Board of Directors after his retirement at the request of Del Harris. This issue of the magazine is bound with the full year of 1972 and therefore I was unable to make a complete clean scan. When I locate my loose copy of this March 1972 issue I will re-scan the page. Click on this thumbnail image to see a larger, easy to read image.	more details A November 28, 1936 letter signed by E. Kirwin from D.P. Harris to the bicycle trade regarding Rollfast brand bicycle tires	more details A January 8, 1937 letter signed by E. Kirwin from D.P. Harris to the bicycle trade regarding Rollfast brand bicycle handlebar grips. Several models of the Rollfast grips are illustrated including #107, #190, #115, #105, and #128.

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