Technical Dept. files, 1906-1968.

Du Pont, A. Felix (Alexis Felix), 1879-1948

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Miller, Neil C., 1908-1986.

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Buckner, E. G. 1851?-1920.

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Burnside Laboratory.

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Ramsay, William G. (William Gouverneur), 1866-1916

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Burnside, C. F. 1858-1928.

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Sparre, Fin, 1879-1944

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

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Hopewell Works.

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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...

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Parlin Plant.

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Pompton Lakes Works.

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Carney's Point Works.

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The DuPont Company began the manufacture of smokeless powder at its new works at Carney's Point near Penns Grove, N.J., in 1891-93. A Technical Dept. was created early in the life of the plant and worked in conjunction with the scientists at the Du Pont Experimental Station and at the Eastern Laboratory of the Repauno Works to develop new products, maintain quality control, and improve products and processes. From the description of Technical Dept. files, 1906-1968. (Hagley Museum &a...

Allen, William P. (William Porter), 1881-1941

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William Porter Allen was born in Philadelphia on August 21, 1881. He attended Rutgers University, graduating with a B.S. degree in chemistry. His first job was with the New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station. In 1906 he joined E.I. du Pont de Nemours as a research chemist, going to work at the company's Eastern Laboratory. Three years later he joined the High Explosives Operating Department, and in 1914 he became superintendent of the Hopewell, Va. dynamite plant. When this war plant close...

Harrington, Willis F. (Willis Fleming), 1882-1960

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Willis F. Harrington was born on July 24, 1882, in Farmington, Delaware. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1902 and took a degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1905 he went to work for the Du Pont Company in the Explosives Department and in 1924 he became general manager of the Dyestuffs Department. In 1927 he became vice president and two years later was named to the executive committee. As an advisor on chemical and development matters...

Brown, H. Fletcher (Harry Fletcher), 1867-1944

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Harry Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) left an enormous legacy to the state of Delaware. As a chemist and industrialist, most of his career was with the E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company where he began as a technical director and rose to the position of vice president. After his retirement in 1930 he dedicated his personal fortune and time to public service and philanthropy. At his death in 1944, Harry Fletcher Brown left $4,500, 000, in eleven bequests, all benefiting public institut...

Reese, Charles L. (Charles Lee), 1862-1940

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Charles L. Reese was a research chemist who received his Ph.D. from the University of Heidelberg in 1886. After teaching, he developed a second career in industrial research with the New Jersey Zinc Company in 1900. In 1902 he became chief chemist at the Repauno Works of the Eastern Dynamite Company, controlled by the du Pont interests. From the description of Laboratory notebooks, 1900-1927. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122392308 Charles L...