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 166 Collections and/or Records:
Inorganic Chemical Lab. Procedures, 1944 - 1959
File — Box: Letter, Box: 26, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
This series contains research, reports, analysis, specifications, and lab procedures. The materials specify chemical composition of various metals, how they were used, and anlyzed in Hamilton’s research and manufacturing.
Inspections and Reviews, 1959 - 1962
File — Box: Letter, Box: 63, Folder: 5
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...
Insurance Information, 1961
File — Box: Legal - Tall, Box: 49, Folder: 6
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...
Inventory Procedures, Metals Processing and Mainspring Manufacture, 1951
File — Box: Letter, Box: 7, 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.
Job Applicants and Management Planning, 1951 - 1960
File — Box: Letter, Box: 57, Folder: 5
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.
Job Descriptions and Performance Evaluations, 1949 - 1960
File — Box: Letter, Box: 53, 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.
Job Descriptions and Performance Evaluations, 1935 - 1962
File — Box: Letter, Box: 54, Folder: 1
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.
Job Descriptions and Salary Committee Manual, 1952 - 1961
File — Box: Letter, Box: 54, 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.
Job Descriptions and Salary Scale, 1952
File — Box: Letter, Box: 54, Folder: 2
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.
Job Evaluations and Biographical Information, 1955 - 1961
File — Box: Letter, Box: 54, Folder: 7
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.