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Ranald McDonald, general manager of the Ft. Wayne Electric Corporation. His death in 1898 led the company to join GE.

General Electric Company1883

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Museum of Innovation & Science
Schenectady, United States

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Title: Ranald McDonald, general manager of the Ft. Wayne Electric Corporation. His death in 1898 led the company to join GE.
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1883
Location: Fort Wayne – Allen County - Indiana
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Circuses & shows; Engineers; Electric lighting; General Electric Company.;
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
Rights: This digital image may be used for educational uses. Please cite as miSci- Museum of Innovation & Science. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the images from miSci.

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