Shubrooks, George E.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1900-05-09 - 1986
George E. Shubrooks was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1900. He was the only child of his father George, a coffee merchant, and his mother, Alice, a housekeeper. At 18 years old, Shubrooks was employed by Lancaster Steel Products Company, where he began what would become a lifelong career in lab work.
Shubrooks spent approximately 35 years at Hamilton before his retirement in 1961-1962 amid changes in the company and its broader focus. He started as a foreman in 1926, progressed to Chief Chemist and Metallurgist,then later became Manager of Research. He was married to Stella Shenk, a clerk at the County Treasurer’s Office. They did not have children. Shubrooks died in Lancaster during September of 1986.
Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:
Program First and Final Drafts, 1961 - 1962
File — Box: Letter, Box: 63, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of blueprints, reports, correspondence, photographs, and memos that pertain to the research, development, design, manufacture, and distribution of products created at Hamilton. The materials reflect the company’s early reputation for timekeeping accuracy, followed by their expansion into the production of marine chronometers, military instruments, and metals manufacturing.
Blueprints and drawings depict various mechanisms, parts, machines, and tools...
Project #5012, Watch Lubrication, 1948 - 1951
File — Box: Letter, Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
This series contains reports, articles, and procedures regarding the development, application, and testing methods of watch oils and lubricants. This includes study of PML #79 and Hamilton Red Oils, oil spreading in 750 watches, and the cleanliness of watches related to elimination of dusted latex finger cots.
Project #5036 Stainless Steel for Watch Parts, 1946 - 1956
File — Box: Letter, Box: 50, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Series contains personal papers, articles, publications, reports, data, correspondence, specifications, procedures, and photographs. These materials reflect the social structures of personnel, as well as research and development activities at Hamilton. Nearly a quarter of the entire collection comes from Shubrooks files. As evidenced by notes on many documents, he intentionally obtained and organized records on specific topics, most of which pertained to his fields of expertise: metallurgical...
Project #5036 Stainless Steel for Watch Parts, 1948 - 1949
File — Box: Letter, Box: 50, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Series contains personal papers, articles, publications, reports, data, correspondence, specifications, procedures, and photographs. These materials reflect the social structures of personnel, as well as research and development activities at Hamilton. Nearly a quarter of the entire collection comes from Shubrooks files. As evidenced by notes on many documents, he intentionally obtained and organized records on specific topics, most of which pertained to his fields of expertise: metallurgical...
Project #5036 Stainless Steel for Watch Parts, 1949 - 1955
File — Box: Letter, Box: 50, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Series contains personal papers, articles, publications, reports, data, correspondence, specifications, procedures, and photographs. These materials reflect the social structures of personnel, as well as research and development activities at Hamilton. Nearly a quarter of the entire collection comes from Shubrooks files. As evidenced by notes on many documents, he intentionally obtained and organized records on specific topics, most of which pertained to his fields of expertise: metallurgical...
Re-melted Hot Top Scrap, Dynavar , 1953
File — Box: Letter, Box: 6, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Series contains data, correspondence, research documentation, and drawings, as well as metals processing and mainspring manufacturing procedures. Data shows the results of humidity tests and inspection of Dynavar mainsprings.
Renovation Album and Personal ID Cards, 1942 - 1950
File — Box: Letter, Box: 53, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Series contains personal papers, articles, publications, reports, data, correspondence, specifications, procedures, and photographs. These materials reflect the social structures of personnel, as well as research and development activities at Hamilton. Nearly a quarter of the entire collection comes from Shubrooks files. As evidenced by notes on many documents, he intentionally obtained and organized records on specific topics, most of which pertained to his fields of expertise: metallurgical...
Salaried, 1958
File — Box: Letter, Box: 55, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Series contains various administrative records about personnel and different aspects of employment at Hamilton. Included are performance evaluations, job descriptions, salary schedules, payroll information, job applications, promotion policies, and stock shareholder information.
Salaried - Engineering, 1954
File — Box: Letter, Box: 54, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Series contains various administrative records about personnel and different aspects of employment at Hamilton. Included are performance evaluations, job descriptions, salary schedules, payroll information, job applications, promotion policies, and stock shareholder information.
Salary Administration Schedule and Survey, 1949 - 1959
File — Box: Letter, Box: 57, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Series contains various administrative records about personnel and different aspects of employment at Hamilton. Included are performance evaluations, job descriptions, salary schedules, payroll information, job applications, promotion policies, and stock shareholder information.