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- Title
- Report of specially denatured alcohol received and used on manufacturer's premises of California Perfume Company, Inc., Suffern, N.Y.
- Date(s)
- 1928-09-02
- Contributor(s)
- California Perfume Company (associated name)
- Description
-
Paperwork for alcohol permits during an era of prohibition that allowed for the manufacture of fragrance and cosmetic products. Includes a letter from from Federal Prohibition Administrator, Maurice Campbell.
- Hagley ID
- AlcoholPermit_20101118_192809
- Collection
- Avon Products
- Title
- Report of specially denatured alcohol received and used on manufacturer's premises of California Perfume Company, Inc., Suffern, N.Y.
- Date(s)
- 1928-01-02
- Contributor(s)
- California Perfume Company (associated name)
- Description
-
Paperwork for alcohol permits during an era of prohibition that allowed for the manufacture of fragrance and cosmetic products.
- Hagley ID
- AlcoholPermit_20101118_192801
- Collection
- Avon Products
- Title
- Samuel Harden Church to John J. Raskob, 1933-12-08
- Date(s)
- 1933-12-08
- Contributor(s)
- Church, Samuel Harden, 1858-1943 (correspondent), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letters exchanged between Samuel Church and John Raskob regarding political activity, Prohibition, and a dinner party.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100630_051
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- John J. Raskob to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1930-09-11
- Date(s)
- 1930-09-11
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Telegram to Roosevelt about anti-Prohibition work and state's rights.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100816_003
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- John H. Small to John J. Raskob, 1934-01-09
- Date(s)
- 1934-01-09
- Contributor(s)
- Small, John H. (John Humphrey), 1858-1946 (correspondent), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letter praising Raskob for his role in the repeal of the 18th Amendment.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100810_095
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Important Notice to 'Listening Posts' of Repeal Associates
- Date(s)
- 1938-03-23
- Contributor(s)
- Repeal Associates, Inc (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Memorandum instructing regional field volunteers.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100812_012
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Jouett Shouse to John J. Raskob, 1932-11-14
- Date(s)
- 1932-11-14
- Contributor(s)
- Shouse, Jouett, 1879-1968 (correspondent), Association Against the Prohibition Amendment (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Letter with newspaper clipping praising John J. Raskob.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100819_068
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Interview with Agnes Quinn [audio]
- Date(s)
- 1968-05-28
- Contributor(s)
- Quinn, Agnes (interviewee)
- Description
-
Quinn describes prohibition in Wilmington, shopping and making textiles, her relationship with her grandmother, the layout of the neighborhood, social activities at Breck's Mill, floods along the Brandywine, and running her tavern. She also describes Christmas traditions along the Brandywine, including attending church at dawn at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine, the decoration of the tree, sledding, and gifts received.
- Collection ID
- Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
- Hagley ID
- 1970370_102413_quinn
- Collection
- Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
- Title
- Filled with the Spirit, a sermon preached in St. John's Church in Washington [D.C.]
- Date(s)
- 1943-05-23
- Contributor(s)
- Robbins, Howard Chandler, 1876-1952 (author), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Transcript of anti-Prohibition sermon.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100812_018
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Bettie Holmes to John J. Raskob, 1933-05-24
- Date(s)
- 1933-05-24
- Contributor(s)
- Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letter with financial report attached.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100719_007
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Samuel Harden Church to Jouett Shouse, 1933-07-28
- Date(s)
- 1933-07-28
- Contributor(s)
- Church, Samuel Harden, 1858-1943 (correspondent), Carnegie Institute (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Letter regarding continued work necessary to fight Prohibitionists.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100630_002
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Bettie Holmes to John J. Raskob, 1932-02-28
- Date(s)
- 1932-02-28
- Contributor(s)
- Holmes, Bettie Fleischmann, 1871-1941 (correspondent), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letter regarding contributions to Democratic party.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100719_010
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Robert Mondavi: Part 1
- Date(s)
- 1991
- Contributor(s)
- Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America (spn), Mondavi, Robert, 1913-2008 (speaker)
- Description
-
Living Legends segment on Robert Mondavi of Mondavi Wineries. Mondavi reflects on his upbringing and Prohibition.
- Collection ID
- Chamber of Commerce of the United States photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1993.230)
- Hagley ID
- VID_1993230_B188_ID02_01
- Collection
- Chamber of Commerce of the United States collections
- Title
- Interview with A.D. Chandler, 1962 June 21 [audio]
- Date(s)
- 1962-06-21
- Contributor(s)
- Chandler, Alfred D. (Alfred Dupont), 1918-2007 (interviewee), Battan, Frank L. (Frank Lewis), 1904-1983 (interviewer)
- Description
-
A.D. Chandler describes his relationship with P.S. du Pont and Mrs. du Pont, both of whom he met in 1922. He describes his personality and interests, including history and book collecting. He also discusses his family life, political views, and social contributions. He also describes du Pont's involvement with the anti-prohibition movement. He also talks about how DuPont's management style changed throughout the years, and how it acquired various other companies. Chandler touches on Mr. du...
Show moreA.D. Chandler describes his relationship with P.S. du Pont and Mrs. du Pont, both of whom he met in 1922. He describes his personality and interests, including history and book collecting. He also discusses his family life, political views, and social contributions. He also describes du Pont's involvement with the anti-prohibition movement. He also talks about how DuPont's management style changed throughout the years, and how it acquired various other companies. Chandler touches on Mr. du Pont's interest in sports and music. He also describes his interactions with other du Pont family members.
Show less - Collection ID
- Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
- Hagley ID
- 1970370_82813_Chandler
- Collection
- Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
- Title
- Hugh Harley to John J. Raskob, 1937-11-17
- Date(s)
- 1937-11-17
- Contributor(s)
- United Brewers Industrial Foundation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letter, with Brewers' Code of Practice attached.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100812_010
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Prohibition Probes stationery
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: "'We look forward now to the day when prohibition with its brood of speakeasies, home-brew kitchens, bootleggers, bomb-throwers, and snoopers will follow the old saloon system out of the nation's back-door.' HENRY H. CURRAN"
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_009
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'Sane Liquor Regulation aims to prohibit the abuse, not the use, of alcoholic beverages.'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_051
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes stationery
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'How well it is the sun and moon Are placed so very high, That no presuming man may reach To pluck them from the sky. If 'twere not so I do believe That some reforming ass Would soon attempt to pluck them down And light the world with gas!'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_013
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'REPUBLICANS! PROTEST AGAINST YOUR PARTY BECOMING THE PARTY OF PROHIBITION.'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_021
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'What section of the constitution has given the Anti-Saloon League charge of the moral conduct of the American Nation? The 18th Amendment!'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_040
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'If prohibition is a noble experiment, it would seem that the bootlegger is of noble descent.'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_042
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'The people are in revolt against prohibition, its hypocrisy, its corruption, and its crime.'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_032
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: "'Is an employer entitled to the respect of his employees if he approves restrictions upon their liberties 'for their good' but insists upon his own freedom of action? He is a man demanding a favored class; he is no American.' Pierre S. du Pont"
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_043
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'Shall we continue a nation of lawbreakers?'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_019
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery
- Title
- Prohibition Probes postcard
- Date(s)
- 1931
- Creator
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
- Description
-
Text on card: 'Prohibition is teaching the younger generation that temperance has been superseded by the 18th Amendment!'
- Collection ID
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery (Accession 2005.204)
- Hagley ID
- 2005204_018
- Collection
- Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery