Anyone ever read this Book?

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I was scrouring the net for stuff, and came across this.
Camillus,: The story of an American small business. By: Alfred Lief
Dated 1944
Was he involved in anyway, or just a writer perhaps? Since it is just before WWII ended, it might be an interesting read.
Should be here in a few days. I hope it has some pictures, but I don't hold out a lot of hope for it.
 
his is a book that Mr. WIlliams recommended to me some time back, but I hadn't found a copy yet. He can give you more details on the book.
 
No sorry, the discription did not give a lot of details. I may put this one up for sale later, as I found another one, not in as good of shape, but this one has a list of 223 names of the employees at that time, and the book has been signed by several people, I think by the employees and maybe management.
 
Mr. Kastor arranged for Alfred Lief to write the book about the company. This book is full of facts about the Kastors and Camillus Cutlery Co. A copy of the book was given to each employee in 1944. I have two copies that I acquired from my relatives.
I would like to buy your copy if you decide to sell it. Can I get a photocopy of the employee's names? Some of my relatives may have signed your copy of the book.
The book has several photos in it including early photos of Adolph Kastor. In 1944 Camillus Cutlery Co. had more than 600 employees.
Alfred Lief also wrote the Camillus Digests for the company. These were a small pocket size book with stories about the company as well general human interest stories.

Tom Williams
 
Speaking of the digest, I found one of those (I think 1954 or 55) and bought it also.
When the book arrives, I will see doing a scan. The discription said long term employees, so the list may have been those who have been there for a long time. The top of the list said "A job well done".
I "had" a couple of pictures sent whan I ask about the names, but somehow, I deleted them.
Anyway, will get back to you when it arrives.
 
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