Records, 1866-1933.
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Robson, John N.
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Fertilizer agent, of Charleston, S.C. From the description of Business records, 1852-1923. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20121679 ...
J.N. Robson and Son (Charleston, S.C.)
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The Robson company appears to have been one of many new firms established in Charleston, South Carolina following the Civil War. They were located at 136 East Bay and 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf. They were commission merchants and wholesale and retail dealers in choice hay, grain and groceries. In 1918 they received an "explosives license." From the description of Records, 1866-1933. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 20273742 Charleston, South Carolina commissio...
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...
