DANT E; RUSSELL, INC.

Celebrates its 50th Anniuersdry

ln l9O4 two lumbermen from Michigan came to Portland, Oregon, and laid the foundation for Dant & Russell, Inc. The men were Charles E. Dant and C. S. Russell. \What they founded primarily was a sales organization dealing in lumber. The business started under the most modest circumstances.

In this year of. its Golden Anniversary, Dant & Russell, Inc., is one of the largest organizations of its type in the world. During 50 years its activities have expanded vastly to setve the markets of the world... by rail...by highway... by sea-including its own ships.

To assure the great and steady flow of products for world markets, the firm has acquired interests in forest lands, mills, and processing plants. Dant & Russell employees and representatives form a far-flung organization embracing thousands of persons.

Such growth and indusrial success could only be achieved through a combination of contributing factors and people. Those who guide the destiny of the firm are fully cognizant and appreciative of this and, in this )0th Anniversary year, Dant & Russell, Inc., wishes to pay sincere tribute to the people and factors that have made the Golden Anniversary possible.

For although we of Dant & Russell, Inc., and our business, production, and other associates may be economically designated as Labor, Management, Suppliers, Distributors, Dealers.. one fact stands clear after 50 years of successful business: When people can unite in a mutual endeavor to successfully earn their livelihoods, so that they may take their places in their communities, establish families, and rear children in a land of free enterprise. it is good.

, , , to the m.en and. taorten

-those who have gone, and those who are still with us-who have contributed so generously of their ability, loyalty, and years to building this firm. This has been a mutual enterprise for all of us, and we may well be proud of what we have accomplished.

, to tbe customers who have repeatedly affirmed their confidence in us and our products through their loyalty, support, and business association with us-some through the full 5o years of our existence. to our supplierc and all those who have diligently served our industrial needs. They have been essential to us.

. , , to tbe people of our Pacifc Coast who have contributed in so many ways to the progress and enterprise of this firm that is native to their forest area.

, , to our nation and our ideals and principles of government that enable men and women of many walks of life to unite in free enterorise and build an organization such as ours.

The very fact that we are now celebrating our GoroeN ANNrvEns,rRy attests to these truths, and we are grateful.