"Herman Phleger at Sutter St. office, S.F." 5/7/76 Side 1., 1976

Item — track: 25

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

They went to Philadelphia to set up Philco's laboratory because they were the first company to license many of Phil's patents.
They left after a couple of years to go to Fort Wayne, Indiana to form Farnsworth television to manufacture their own televisions.
They talk about one of the men who sold his stock just before it dropped significantly and was accused of insider trading, although it was found to just be coincidence in the end.
They talk about some investors who ended up not really making any money but helping to finance some of Phil's work.
They talk about a time where all the holders of stock in the company put forth a proportionate amount of money to build the laboratory.
They talk about corporations in California and how they used to not be limited liability until they realized that this was really hindering their ability to attract corporations because of stockholder liability.
He says that Phil was very fortunate to come into contact with responsible decent investors who didn't take advantage of him.
The last few minutes of the disc are blank.

Dates

1976

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

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