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 1 Collection or Record:
Hamilton Records Collection
File
Identifier: MG-335
Overview
This collection contains correspondence, drawings, photographs, reports, and other records that document various activities and operations of Hamilton Watch Company. It highlights many of Hamilton's horological accomplishments as a fixture of American watchmaking.