Papers, 1920-1949.

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Papers, 1920-1949.

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Manchester's papers are primarily official files from his work at Du Pont. They include general information on advertising and copy writing, and the history of Du Pont advertising. There are references to company publications, an early index to Du Pont Company literature, bulletins to the stockholders (1924-1942), Du Pont research and company promotion policy. During World War II, Manchester was involved in publicizing the use of Du Pont explosives in combat. The papers contained 22 photos of battle scenes, which are separately serviced by the Pictorial Collections Dept. There are also texts of speeches by Manchester and letters received upon his retirement.

1.4 linear ft.

Hagley Museum & Library

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Hagley Museum & Library

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Advertising Dept.

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Manchester, Edwin R., 1874?-1949.

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Edwin R. Manchester was an employee of the Advertising Dept. of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company from 1924-1944. From the description of Papers, 1920-1949. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122405682 ...

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...