Hinman Handshake

Hinman Handshake

1917

Hinman Milking Machine Company

Beginning on October 15, 1917 President Thomas Palmer entered into correspondence with the Hinman Milking Machine Company based in Oneida, New York. He was seeking information about purchasing a milking machine for the dairy farm at the Alabama Girls’ Technical Institute. The company gladly sent President Palmer a catalog of information about what products they were able to offer and an envelope containing multiple additions of volume two of The Hinman Handshake advertising pamphlets. These materials were likely used to provide potential buyers with quick and thorough information about the company’s offerings and capabilities. A pamphlet included content such as: a specific example of a farm in Owatonna Minnesota where they use Hinman Milkers, and the city of Lowell, Massachusetts where 171 Hinman Milking Machines within a five mile radius. President Palmer sends a letter back to the company. However, he ultimately chose to purchase a milking machine from another company.

English - US

University of Montevallo

Anna Crawford Milner Archives and Special Collections

James Englebert