Papers, 1928-1930.

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Papers, 1928-1930.

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The William P. Allen Papers date from the 1928-30 period and document Allen's work at the Du Pont Company during the years he was Vice President and Director, as well as general manager of the Cellulose Products and Paint, Lacquer & Chemicals Department. The files include general manager's meeting minutes (1928-29) as well as merger papers which document the Du Pont Company's acquisition of Krebs Pigment & Chemical Company and the Grasselli Chemical Company. There are also two files on employee relations which include documentation on pension, bonus and welfare plans.

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Grasselli Chemical Company

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