THE REMINGTON ARCHIVES ROOM IS ESTABLISHED

The initial research trip in 1991 was successful, and the team from RSA was given the go-ahead to expand their involvement.

It was in 1992 that Plant Manager John Winskie retired, and Sam Rensi was promoted to run the rifle and shotgun production facility in Ilion, New York. This was fortuitous, as Sam recognized the importance of preserving Remington's precious history - and had the insight to put up the money to bring this about. Sam persuaded Kevin Cornell, a Remington employee, to assume management of the Remington Archives. Kevin brought to the job the enthusiasm and energy that was most needed. He procured a climate-controlled room in the main office area, brought in open rack shelving, and purchased hundreds of acid-free boxes and other archival materials.

Next, Sam hired a recent graduate from Ohio University, Janice Estey, who held an advanced degree in Records Preservation. And thus the stage was set - the room, the archival materials, full-time workers, and experienced advisors were ready to tackle a monumental task - preserving Remington's heritage!
This photo was printed in The Evening Press Telegram on March 5, 1993.

This photo was printed in The Evening Press Telegram on March 5, 1993.
Working in the Remington Archives Room are (from left) Jay Huber,
Slim Kohler, Leon Wier, Roy Marcot and Jack Heath.



Soon after, the RSA Research Team was expanded to include such authorities as:
Jerry Swinney - Recognized authority on New York State Gunsmiths
Lou Behling - Expert on E. Remington and Sons and UMC Ammunition
Gene Myszkowski - Published author on Remington-Lee Bolt-Action Rifles
Photo of Jane Spellman (front), Leon Wier (from left), Jay Huber, Roy Marcot, Kevin Cornell, Slim Kohler and Jerry Swinney working on the early Remington records.

Photo of Jane Spellman (front), Leon Wier (from left), Jay Huber, Roy Marcot, Kevin Cornell, Slim Kohler and Jerry Swinney working on the early Remington records.



Photo of Slim Kohler hard at work photocopying records.

A February 1995 photo of Slim Kohler, hard at work photocopying records.



Photo of Remington VP Sam Rensi - the management official most responsible for the establishment of the Remington Archives.

Remington VP Sam Rensi
The management official most responsible for the
establishment of the Remington Archives.




Photo of Leon Wier examining an experimental Remington rifle in the Research and Development Gun Library.

Leon Wier examins an experimental Remington rifle
in the Research and Development Gun Library.
Soon - The Future of the Remington Archives