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74 results containing "Rittase, William M., 1894-1968"
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The water stretching machine of an eastern parachute manufacturer stretches shroud lines so as to make them more adaptable to the finished product, Manchester, Conn.
1942 July | 1 transparency | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USW36-278 <P&P> [P&P] | LC-DIG-fsac-1a35382 (digital file from original transparency) -
The utmost precision is required of these operators who are cutting and drilling parachute packs in an eastern factory, Manchester, Conn. Their work is under constant close supervision. Pioneer Parchute Company
1942 Aug. | 1 transparency | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USW36-279 <P&P> [P&P] | LC-DIG-fsac-1a35383 (digital file from original transparency) -
Making harnesses, Mary Saverick stitching, Pioneer Parachute Company Mills, Manchester, Conn.
1942 July | 1 transparency | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USW36-280 <P&P> [P&P] | LC-DIG-fsac-1a35384 (digital file from original transparency) -
Testing M-4 tanks. One of America's new traveling forts, an M-4 tank, makes a trial run over the test hill of an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005134 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005134 (b&w film neg.) -
Testing M-4 tanks. A mighty flow of power is carried to the "track" by a driving sprocket of an M-4 tank in a trial run over the test hill of an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005135 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005135 (b&w film neg.) -
Testing M-4 tanks. A battleship of the land, one of America's mighty M-4 tanks tops the ridge of a test hill as trial runs are made at an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005136 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005136 (b&w film neg.) -
Testing M-4 tanks. Over the top, and ready to go down the steep side of a test hill. A mighty M-4 tank makes successful trial turns at an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005137 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005137 (b&w film neg.) -
Testing M-4 tanks. A battleship of the land, one of America's mighty M-4 tanks, tops the ridge of a test hill as trial runs are made at an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005138 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005138 (b&w film neg.) -
Testing M-4 tanks. A battleship of the land, one of America's mighty M-4 tanks, tops the ridge of a test hill as trial runs are made at an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005139 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005139 (b&w film neg.) -
Testing M-4 tanks. Down the steep side of a test hill, as well as up difficult ascents and over many obstacles, a mighty M-4 tank performs brilliantly during the trial runs at an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005140 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005140 (b&w film neg.) -
Testing M-4 tanks. Ready to take a stiff grade in loose earth, a mighty M-4 tank performs brilliantly during trial runs at an Eastern manufacturing plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005141 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005141 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. M-4 tanks. Hull members of an M-4 tank on a "positioner" in the welding ship of an Eastern manufacturer. The M-4 marks a new advance in America's production of heavy armored equipment
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005142 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005142 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. M-4 tanks. Better striking power and better protection for our soldiers are provided by the mighty M-4 tank. A machine operation on a tank turret is performed in an Eastern plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005143 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005143 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. M-4 tanks. Parts for our new M-4 tanks flow in a strong, steady stream from the production lines of a big Eastern plant. Much valuable time is gained by the machining of these bogie-wheel brackets in gangs instead of singly
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005144 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005144 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. M-4 tanks. Mighty M-4 tanks are flowing in a strong, steady stream from the production lines of our arsenal of democracy. These bogie wheels being assembled in an Eastern plant give some idea of the massive construction of our new land battleships
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005145 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005145 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. M-4 tanks. A strong, steady stream of mighty M-4 tanks is flowing from our arsenal of democracy. These heavy steel hulls and bogie-wheel assemblies in an Eastern plant give some idea of the massive construction of our new land battleships
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005146 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005146 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. M-4 tanks. From our arsenal of democracy pours a strong, steady stream of mighty M-4 tanks. Each tank is given a final careful check before it rolls off the assembly line of an Eastern plant
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005147 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005147 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. Parachute cloth and shrouds. This raw silk used in manufacturing parachute cloth and shroud lines was reeled in China or Japan. The operator is removing the covering and checking the weight of a Japanese bale
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005482 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005482 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. Parachute cloth and shrouds. Soaking raw silk to be used in making parachute cloth and shroud lines. In order to obtain the best results in subsequent operations, it is necessary that the silk be treated in a soaking bath. The still, or non-agitated method, is being used in this instance
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005483 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005483 (b&w film neg.) -
Production. Parachute cloth and shrouds. Raw silk to be used in the manufacture of parachute cloth and shroud lines is wound from skeins onto spools
1942 July. | 1 negative | Rittase, William M., 1894-1968
LC-USE6- D-005484 [P&P] | LC-USE6-D-005484 (b&w film neg.)
