
John R. Evans & Company
Founded in 1858, John R. Evans & Company was a major leather manufacturer at 2nd and Erie Streets in North Camden, employing up to 700 workers before the December 19, 1971 fire destroyed the entire five-building complex.
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Founded in 1858, John R. Evans & Company was a major leather manufacturer at 2nd and Erie Streets in North Camden, employing up to 700 workers before the December 19, 1971 fire destroyed the entire five-building complex.
By Robert A. Stanton During the summer of 1942 I worked as a laborer at a large factory, and my experience there has affected my opinions on labor relations ever since.


Francis Hull Rittenhouse came into the world on June 29, 1923, in the vibrant city of Camden, New Jersey. He was the cherished child of John F. and Madeline "Nell" Rittenhouse.

John F. Rittenhouse came into the world around 1880, tracing his origins to Maryland. In the heart of Camden, he established a thriving enterprise situated at 941 Point Street .

Camden is Center for Manufacture of Steel Pen points and Glazed Shoe-upper Materials Camden has almost 400 industrial establishments. This total in itself is substantial testimony to the desirability of the city as a location.

60 Overcome While At Work in RCA Victor; Probe Started New York Ship Employees Sent to Hospital From Ptomaine Workers of 4 Firms Listed Among Victims Sandwiches Served by Philadelphia Caterer Believed to Be Responsible Nearly 100 Camden factory and shipyard workers were poisoned yesterday after eating food contained in box lunches.

Camden Courier-Post - January 28, 1928 Week of Celebration at City's Convention Hall to Mark Anniversary Camden's centennial will be observed during the week of February 13.