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WATCH, CLOCK COLLECTIONS TO PRESENT SYMPOSIUM IN FALL IN YORK, PENN.

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YORK, PENN. — The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc will present the 2007 Ward Francillon Time Symposium October 24–26 at The Yorktowne Hotel.

The theme for this year’s symposium is “The Impact of Mass Production on the American Clock Industry,” a topic rarely addressed in horological literature or history. The first and one of the largest NAWCC chapters, the Philadelphia chapter hopes that this symposium will rekindle interest and spawn further research in this area of horological history.

Keynote speaker Dr Donald Hoke, will present “The Beginning of Mass Production: Eli Terry and the Porter Contract” as the kickoff Wednesday evening. Eli Terry, a Nineteenth Century Connecticut clockmaker, revolutionized clockmaking by introducing mass production and interchangeable parts. His development of the wooden shelf clock led to factory production and widespread marketing of clocks and it paved the way for other entrepreneurs to create their own unique version.

Hoke is author of Ingenious Yankees: The Rise of the American System of Manufactures in the Private Sector, winner of the prestigious Columbia University Prize in Economic History in honor of Allen Nevins, given annually by the Economic History Association.

A fellow of the NAWCC, Hoke served many years in leadership roles of several museums and historical societies, and is executive director of the North Texas History Center.

In addition to Hoke’s presentation, approximately ten other speakers will address topics including: The revolution in manufacturing; the development of the brass and steel industries; Chauncey and Noble Jerome — brass movements; the workers in the Ingraham factory; tModern production methods; Joseph Ives, the innovator; Erastus Hodges — the early entrepreneurs; The Ansonia Clock Company; and The Seth Thomas Company.

Thursday evening will include time to tour the National Watch and Clock Museum and view the special exhibits. The day will conclude with a banquet Friday evening at The Yorktowne Hotel.

NAWCC members and the public are invited to attend the symposium. Attendance for the three-day Symposium is $125 if registered before October 1. Registration information is available by visiting www.nawccevents.org or by calling the registrar, George Schwab, at 215-968-2906. General chairman Don Buck can be contacted at 2007symposium@yahoogroups.com or by phone, 301-990-2461, for information.

For additional membership information, call 717-684-8261 or visit www.nawcc.org.