Du Pont family miscellany, 1950-1952.

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Du Pont family miscellany, 1950-1952.

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Invitations, notices, badges, and tickets for several Du Pont family events, inlcuding the 150th Anniversary dedication at Eleuthernian Mills (July 18, 1952), two dinners and receptions in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Irénée du Pont, and invitations to the annual Fourth of July fireworks displays at Mr. du Pont's estate, Granogue.

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Du Pont family.

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Du Pont, Irénée, 1876-1963

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Irénée du Pont (1876-1963) was born at Nemours, near Eleutherian Mills, New Castle County, Delaware. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He began work for E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. in 1903 in the Construction Division of the Black Powder Operating Department. After gaining experience, he was named Assistant Treasurer in 1905 and manager of the Development Department three years later. In 1915 he joined w...

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company

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The family firm of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company was established in 1802 and during the 19th century it became one of the United States' most important manufacturers of black powder. In 1902 three younger du Pont cousins: T. Coleman, Alfred I., and Pierre S. took over the company and within three years succeeded in bringing 75% of the American explosives industry (which at that time included black powder, dynamite, and smokeless powder) under their control. During the first decade of the...