Hello! Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, our collections do not include personnel records for Corning Glass Works or Corning Incorporated.
Factory workers can be difficult to trace because they are recorded infrequently in published literature and our archival collections currently contain few employee records.
Local Genealogical Resources
For the Corning area, we encourage you to contact the Southeast Steuben County Library to gain a greater understanding of genealogical resources that are available: (607) 936-3713. The Rakow Library research guide on Corning, New York: The Crystal City may contain some information of interest as well.
Resources on Corning Incorporated and Corning-Area History
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"Anniversary dinner, 1851-1977." Corning, N.Y.: Corning Glass Works, 1977. Notes: Published on the occasion of the 126th anniversary dinner honoring 49 employees who completed 50 years of service. Includes a listing of employees celebrating milestone anniversaries of 10+ years, in 5 year increments and a memorial listing of employees that had died during the year. <Call Number: TP853.N6 .C81an 1977>
The Library also has 1950, 1951, 1954, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, and 1974.
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Dimitroff, Thomas P., and Janes, Lois S. History of the Corning-Painted Post Area: 200 Years in Painted Post Country. Rev. ed. Corning, N.Y.: Bookmarks, 1991. <Call Number: F129.C76 D58 1991>
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Dyer, Davis. Corning: A Story of Discovery and Reinvention. Corning, N.Y.: Corning Incorporated, 2001. Notes: Publication sponsored by Corning Incorporated in observance of its 150th anniversary. Describes the company's innovations in specialty items, illumination, housewares, electronics, diversification, and communication. <Call Number: TP853.N6 .D99>
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Dyer, Davis, and Daniel Gross. The Generations of Corning: The Life and Times of a Global Corporation. New York: Oxford UP, 2001. <Call Number: TP853.N6 .D99g>
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Graham, Margaret B. W., and Alec T. Shuldiner. Corning and the Craft of Innovation. New York: Oxford UP, 2001. <Call Number: TP853.N6 .G74>
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History of Wellsboro Pennsylvania Plant: 1916-1966. Corning, N.Y.?: Corning Glass Works?, 1966?. <Location: Corning Glass Works collection, Box 16, Folder, 5>
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Hollister, George Buell. Historical records of the Corning Glass Works: 1851 to 1930. Corning, N.Y.: the company, 1951. Notes: Typewritten manuscript; CMGL has photocopy only. <Call Number: TP853.N6 .H74x>
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Lilley, George T. Memoirs of a Melting Man. [Corning, N.Y.]: the author, 1982. <Call Number: TP853.N6 L72>
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Mulford, Uri. Pioneer Days and Later Times in Corning and Vicinity, 1789-1920. Evansville, Ind.: Unigraphic, 1979. Note: Reprint of the 1922 edition published by the author, Corning, N.Y. <Call Number: F129.C76 M95 1979>
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One Hundred Years of Glass Making, 1869-1969. [Charleroi, PA?]: Corning Glass Works?, 1969. <Call Number: TP853.P4 .O58>
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Stookey, S. Donald (Stanley Donald). Explorations in Glass: An Autobiography. Westerville, Ohio: American Ceramic Society, 2000. <Call Number: TP853.N6 .S88e>
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Sweetwood, Mark M. The First Century: The Leader Looks Back at 100 Years in the Crystal City: City of Corning, 1890-1990 Centennial. Corning, N.Y.: The Leader, 1990.
Corning Glass Works / Corning Incorporated Newsletters and Magazines*
*Dates reflect library holdings rather than publication dates.
- Cullet. [Corning, N.Y.]: Published by employees of Corning Glass Works, 1919-1922.
- Corning Glass Works Gaffer. Corning, N.Y.: Public Relations Dept., Corning Glass Works, 1943-1952.
- Corning Glassmaker. Corning, N.Y.: Corning Glass Works, 1953.
- Gaffer News. Corning, N.Y.: Corning Glass Works, 195?-1962.
- The Glass Sil-o-ett. [Charleroi, Penn.]: Charleroi Plant, Corning Glass Works, 1960-1977.
- Corning Gaffer. Corning, N.Y.: Corning Glass Works, 1962-1975.
- Corning Magazine. Corning, N.Y.: Corning Glass Works, 1968-1969.
- The Gaffer. Corning, N.Y.: Corning Glass Works, 1975-1989.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with your glass-related questions in the future!
