Letter from J.H. Patterson to May Wright Sewall.

Description:	(Dayton, Ohio).Thanks for the books and pamphlets. One copy of each I shall place in my library. I have sent the others to several leading ladies of Dayton. You have placed us all under many obligations by your kindness in visiting our institution. Your presence here was an inspiration to us.John Henry Patterson (1844-1922), industrialist, entrepreneur, and founder of the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, Ohio. Often termed a benevolent tyrant for his practice of firing employees for small infractions, he was also one of the few businessmen of his time to provide benefits for his workers. He built the first factories with floor to ceiling windows to allow in light and fresh air, and provided a dining room, gymnasium, health care, and childrens programs.
Origin:	1898-03-18; 1898
Created By:	Patterson, John Henry, 1844-1922
Source:	http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/mws/id/1055
Collection:	May Wright Sewall Papers
Rights:	http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Copyright:	This item is in the public domain.
Subjects:	Sewall, May Wright, 1844-1920 Patterson, John Henry, 1844-1922 Businessmen--Ohio Social reformers

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