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Bata Belcamp


If you worked at Bata Shoe Company or were a child of a Bata employee or grew up in Harford County during the 1940-1990s, you will find facts, photos and stories that will resonate with you. I am on the Board of Trustees of the Harford County Historical Society and used their resources as well as books, Library of Congress records and oral histories to compile this story.

The Book is available in the Historical Society Gift Shop,

Preston’s Stationary, in Bel Air,

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Washington Street Book Store in Havre de Grace

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