History of the Philadelphia Electric Company 1881-1961

History of the Philadelphia Electric Company 1881-1961 by Nicholas B Wainwright, Philadelphia, PA, 1961. 1st Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 416 Pgs. LCCN 61-17626. The fundamental source for this history is its collection of minute books, which is complete not only for the Company but also for all the predecessor companies that were eventually merged into the Philadelphia Electric system. Amplifying this source are the executive committee minutes and informative monthly reports to the board by the president and later by the executive vice-president; plus interviews with Company directors, unpublished memoirs, employees, service annuitants constituted, earlier taped interviews, and other previously published accounts. Illustrated with photos drawings, black & white and color photos. Description text copyright 2012 BooksForComfort. Item ID 26099.