Family photos

The images and transcriptions here are from various family photos.
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Back of a blank envelop of Gorton Machine
Front of a blank envelop of Gorton Machine
Charles' company stationary. Very strong watermark of "Western" was obvious when holding it.
Some more content for the Gorton Machine "E" Award, Feb. 1943.
Another invitation to the Gorton Machine "E" Award, Feb. 1943.
Left half of a June 1, 1936 photo of all of the George Gorton Machine Co. employees. Original print is about 8.5" x 17"
Right half of a June 1, 1936 photo of all of the George Gorton Machine Co. employees. Original print is about 8.5" x 17"
List of employees in the photo (plus a list of those not in the photo)
Four photos of the construction of the enlarged facility.
George II at his 75th birthday party (1940) Perhaps in the Gorton Social club facility? He obviously was having a lot of fun. Rest of the individuals are unknown.
Another photo of all of the employees at George II's 75th birthday party (1940) Perhaps in the Gorton Social club facility? This from the front of the room Standing, George II is 5th from the left; Charles is 3rd from the right; George III is at the right end. Unfortunately, the rest are all unknown.
1940 photo of the factory floor.
1940 photo of the factory floor from the other end. Notice the patriotic slogan banner at the far end: "The man who relaxes is helping the Axis".

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