Note and scrapbook on gunpowder, 1876-1906.

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Note and scrapbook on gunpowder, 1876-1906.

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The scrapbook contains regarding the Du Pont Company and various gun clubs; also notes on guncotton, saltpetre, powder standards of various countries, scientific analyses and cost estimates.

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Hagley Museum & Library

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Hagley Museum & Library

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Hyndman, Arthur.

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Arthur Hyndman was an employee of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. From the description of Note and scrapbook on gunpowder, 1876-1906. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 654379774 ...

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...