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Charles A. Bane papers, 1961-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bane, Charles A., 1913-
- Title
- Charles A. Bane papers
- Dates
- 1961-1973 (inclusive)19611973
- Quantity
- 10.8 cubic feet (23 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05696
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Charles A. Bane (1913- ), a public utilities and antitrust lawyer, joined the Chicago, Illinois firm of Isham, Lincoln & Beale in 1953. From 1960-1966 he participated in the federal price-fixing cases against some 25 manufacturers of electical power generating and transmission equipment, including General Electric, Westinghouse, Allis-Chalmers, and I-T-E Circuit Breaker Company. The cases involved almost 2,000 separate lawsuits, 35 different court jurisdictions and nearly a half billion dollars in damage awards. Bane began as attorney for some of the plaintiffs and became chair of the Anti-Trust Investigation Group which was formed to coordinate the separate actions. A Coordinating Committee of federal judges was also formed to streamline procedures and minimize duplication of testimony among the various jurisdictions.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials related to the electrical equipment cases and Bane's 1973 book, "The Electrical Equipment Conspiracies: The Treble Damage Actions," including Anti-Trust Investigation Group materials and reports; appellate case materials; notes; Coordinating Committee hearings; deposition transcripts; trial briefs; procedural documents; orders; memorandums; settlement materials; drafts, galley proofs and a printed copy of Bane's book; and transcripts of congressional hearings into the price-fixing conspiracy.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Antitrust law -- Cases.
- Antitrust law -- United States.
- Electric machinery industry -- Prices -- United States.
- Price fixing -- United States.
- Public utilities -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company.
- General Electric Company.
- I-T-E Circuit Breaker Company.
- Westinghouse Electric Company.
