"This is the actual Payne Corporation Corporate minute book, outlining and detailing the Corporate History of the E. F. Payne Rod Co. with notes, signatures and insights into the Payne History from the people who lived it. Details dates, ownership details and insider information of the entire Corporate Payne history from March 1, 1930 to the sale of the company to Gladding-Fiberglass in 1967. Know the players, the powers and the politics of the company revered by many and respected as one of the very top American rod Builders. There can only be one official Corporate Minute Book for any company as dictated by governmental business practice and this is it. Once in a lifetime acquisition."