Publisher's Synopsis
Sprague Electric of North Adams: A Pioneer in Electronics in New England is a historical account of the Sprague Electric Company, a prominent electronics manufacturing company that was founded in North Adams, Massachusetts in 1926. Written by Robert Chapman Sprague, a former employee and descendant of the company's founder, the book provides a detailed overview of the company's history, including its early years as a manufacturer of capacitors and resistors, its expansion into new markets and products, and its eventual decline and closure in the 1980s.The book also explores the impact that Sprague Electric had on the local community of North Adams, as well as the broader field of electronics manufacturing in New England. Through interviews with former employees, archival research, and personal anecdotes, Sprague offers a compelling portrait of a company that played a significant role in the development of modern electronics technology.Overall, Sprague Electric of North Adams is a comprehensive and engaging history of a pioneering company that helped to shape the course of electronics manufacturing in the United States. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of technology, the development of American industry, or the social and economic impact of corporate enterprises on local communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
