In Quest of Quality: Hormel's First 75 Years Hardcover – January 1, 1966

by Richard Dougherty (Author)

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From promotional "Here it is...the story of the Geo. A. Hormel & Company. Written on the occasion of the Hormel Company's 75th anniversary, it tells about George A. Hormel's ancestors in the 'old country'; his early life in Toledo, Chicago, and Des Moines; his decision to start a packinghouse in an abandoned creamery in Austin; and his success despite near catastrophe. It tells about Jay C. Hormel and his monumental contributions to the company and the industry, and about their company successors and the many others associated with them over the years. The reader of this book will watch what happened to a dream which had its beginning on the banks of the Red Cedar River in Austin, Minnesota, and has since grown into a major meat-packing company...."