Its ornate appointments reminded patients of the frick Gallery, if one could imagine those marble halls teeming with wheelchairs and nurses.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover
In January 1889, H.C. frick, who, as owner of the largest coke manufacturing plant, had acquired a reputation of a bitter opponent of organized labor, became chairman of Carnegie Brothers and Company.
"A History of Trade Unionism in the United States"
Selig Perlman
Although the agreement was finally renewed for three years on terms dictated by the Association, the controversy left a disturbing impression upon the minds of the men, since during the course of the negotiations frick had demanded the dissolution of the union.
"A History of Trade Unionism in the United States"
Selig Perlman