Walter V. Berry
Subtitle: inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist for children
By: Walter R. Borneman.
Publisher: Pruett Pub.; Brand: Westwinds Press; Westwinds Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Boulder, Co
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Berry, Walter V. 1901-1999; Metallurgists -- United States -- Biography; Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: Biography of Walter Berry, inventor of, among other things, oxygen lances used in making steel. Berry was an innovator, miner, salesman, entrepreneur, wildcatter and philanthropist. Regarding ropeways, he wished to develop a full line of ski lift products as a diversification Pullman-Berry Metal Company. The death of Paul Hunziker, who was assisting in this project, ended the development. (JVL).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.