The Patent King of the United States
Audrey Berry, Intern Audrey Berry, Intern

The Patent King of the United States

Justus A. Traut was a prominent inventor and contractor at the Stanley Rule & Level Company. His extensive collection of patents earned him the title “The Patent King of the United States” or the “King of Inventors”...

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New Britain’s Notable Women: Connie Wilson Collins, Civic Leader
Women's History Month, Black History Month Riza Brown, Curator Women's History Month, Black History Month Riza Brown, Curator

New Britain’s Notable Women: Connie Wilson Collins, Civic Leader

Connie Wilson Collins (1928-2013) is considered one of New Britain’s greatest civic leaders and labor activists. Born in New York and raised in New Britain, she began her career in 1951 at Landers, Frary, & Clark and quickly became active in the plant’s union, United Electrical Workers of America Local 207. Later, she rose to the position of Union President...

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