John Wisvari Threading Pipes at Benwood Works, Benwood, W. Va.

Identifier:

048717

Collection Number:

A&M 3470

Title:

John Wisvari Threading Pipes at Benwood Works, Benwood, W. Va.

Date:

Undated

Description:

Caption accompanying photo reads: "John Wisvari is a pipe-threader from the Benwood Works, plays violin, and directs his "Family" orchestra which he calls "The Polka Kings"." The Polka Kings were musicians who played on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

Acquisition Source:

Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. Stoll, Richard E.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView