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Title: Interview with Thomas McCray, 1981 February 5 [transcript]
Date(s): 1981-02-05
Contributor(s): McCray, Thomas (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Thomas McCray who lived on Rising Sun Lane and Long Row and whose father and uncle were killed in an explosion. The interview took place in Wilmington, Delaware. Also contributing to the interview are Mr. McCray's wife, Lucy Brooks McCray, and their daughter, Jeanette Henry.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061813_11
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Catherine Cheney, 1981 January 29 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1981-01-29
Contributor(s): Cheney, Catherine (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Cheney discusses various household items her home contained and how they have changed. She also discusses baking bread, an explosion that caused her family to move, making soap for laundry, healthcare, her family's relationship with the du Pont family, her education, and her growing up years along the Brandywine, including chores and entertainments.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_92513_cheney_c_part3
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Ralph Beech Brown, 1981 April 28 [audio]
Date(s): 1981-04-28
Contributor(s): Brown, Ralph Beech (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Brown's interview details his childhood in Newark, Cecil County, and Wilmington, his experiences as a carnival worker, the working environment and explosions at the powder mill, and his experience as an electrician at the Playhouse Theatre.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_10313_brown
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Ella Fitzharris, 1980 May 5 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1980-05-05
Contributor(s): Fitzharris, Ella (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer), Martin, Carla (interviewer)
Description: Fitzharris discusses life in the Brandywine area including the types of clothing she wore, childhood activities, chores, other topics associated with daily home life, and social activities such as the Fourth of July picnic, weddings, and church gatherings.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_10913_fitzharris_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Arthur Sykes, 1980 August 25 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1980-08-25
Contributor(s): Sykes, Arthur Adley (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Sykes recounts his childhood daily routine at Henry Clay, his education, caddying at Du Pont Country Club, and chores. He also describes the house in detail, church services, typical dress, and entertainment and pastimes.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_112713_sykes_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Donald Hallam, 1980 September 2 [transcript]
Date(s): 1980-09-02
Contributor(s): Hallam, Donald G. (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Donald Hallam who grew up along the Brandywine while his father worked for Bancroft Mills. The interview took place in Wilmington, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061413_02
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Eugene Bruno, 1981 March 12 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1981-03-12
Contributor(s): Bruno, Eugene (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Bruno's interview details his childhood in Wilmington, Delaware. He describes the homes in Squirrel Run, how the children used to spend the weekends there after the move having picnics and watching the adults play bocce ball, and his job working at Hodginson Brothers Woolen Mills. He also describes Wilmington in the early twentieth century, particularly the area of Little Italy, where he grew up.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_92013_bruno_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Catherine Cheney [audio](part 4)
Date(s): 1981-01-29
Contributor(s): Cheney, Catherine (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Cheney discusses various household items her home contained and how they have changed. She also discusses baking bread, an explosion that caused her family to move, making soap for laundry, healthcare, her family's relationship with the du Pont family, her education, and her growing up years along the Brandywine, including chores and entertainments.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_92513_cheney_c_part4
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Eugene Bruno, 1981 March 12 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1981-03-12
Contributor(s): Bruno, Eugene (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Bruno's interview details his childhood in Wilmington, Delaware. He describes the homes in Squirrel Run, how the children used to spend the weekends there after the move having picnics and watching the adults play bocce ball, and his job working at Hodginson Brothers Woolen Mills. He also describes Wilmington in the early twentieth century, particularly the area of Little Italy, where he grew up.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_92013_bruno_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Arthur Sykes, 1980 August 25 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1980-08-25
Contributor(s): Sykes, Arthur Adley (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Sykes recounts his childhood daily routine at Henry Clay, his education, caddying at Du Pont Country Club, and chores. He also describes the house in detail, church services, typical dress, and entertainment and pastimes.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_112713_sykes_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Arthur Sykes, 1980 August 25 [transcript]
Date(s): 1980-08-25
Contributor(s): Sykes, Arthur Adley (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Arthur Sykes who lived in Henry Clay Village while his father worked as a machinist for DuPont. The interview took place in Wilmington, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_070213_06
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Joseph and Mary Todd Kauss, 1981 February 17 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1981-02-17
Contributor(s): Kauss, Mary Todd (interviewee), Kauss, Joseph B. (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: The Kausses discuss general daily life growing up along the Brandywine, including schooling, childhood pastimes, transportation, daily chores, vacationing in Atlantic City, holiday and wedding traditions, typical food and dress, and various possessions in the homes. Mr. Kauss also discusses his working career for DuPont.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_103013_kauss_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Joseph and Mary Todd Kauss, 1981 February 17 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1981-02-17
Contributor(s): Kauss, Mary Todd (interviewee), Kauss, Joseph B. (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: The Kausses discuss general daily life growing up along the Brandywine, including schooling, childhood pastimes, transportation, daily chores, vacationing in Atlantic City, holiday and wedding traditions, typical food and dress, and various possessions in the homes. Mr. Kauss also discusses his working career for DuPont.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_103013_kauss_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Eugene Bruno, 1981 March 12 [transcript]
Date(s): 1981-03-12
Contributor(s): Bruno, Eugene (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Eugene Bruno who lived in Squirrel Run and whose father worked in Hagley Yards. The interview took place in Elsmere, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_060613_05
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with James Dever [transcript]
Date(s): 1981-03-26
Contributor(s): Dever, James (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with James Dever who was employed at Hagley farm and as a hauler for the powder yards who lived on Wagoners Row and Squirrel Run.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_060713_13
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Ralph Beech Brown, 1981 April 28 [transcript]
Date(s): 1981-04-28
Contributor(s): Brown, Ralph Beech (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Ralph Brown who worked in the Hagley Yards. The interview took place in Wilmington, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_060613_04
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Ella Fitzharris, 1980 May 5 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1980-05-05
Contributor(s): Fitzharris, Ella (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer), Martin, Carla (interviewer)
Description: Fitzharris discusses life in the Brandywine area including the types of clothing she wore, childhood activities, chores, other topics associated with daily home life, and social activities such as the Fourth of July picnic, weddings, and church gatherings.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_10913_fitzharris_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with James Gamble, 1981 April 24 [transcript]
Date(s): 1981-04-24
Contributor(s): Gamble, James Elmer (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Interview with James Gamble who was a metal worker at the Experimental Station and lived along the Brandywine. The interview took place in Claymont, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061013_12
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with James Gamble, 1981 April 24 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1981-04-24
Contributor(s): Gamble, James Elmer (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Gamble recounts various family members and their history. He also describes the layout of the yards, his childhood at Hagley, gardening and chores, his first job at Capo's Drugstore, and his education.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_101713_gamble_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley, info:fedora/islandora:2620800

Title: Interview with James Gamble, 1981 April 24 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1981-04-24
Contributor(s): Gamble, James Elmer (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Gamble recounts various family members and their history. He also describes the layout of the yards, his childhood at Hagley, gardening and chores, his first job at Capo's Drugstore, and his education.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_101713_gamble_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Thomas McCray, 1981 February 5 [audio]
Date(s): 1981-02-05
Contributor(s): McCray, Thomas (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: McCray describes daily life, including his working career and job responsibilities, typical dress, childhood amusements, holidays and traditions, medical care, and transportation.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_12513_mccray
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Ella Fitzharris, 1980 May 5 [transcript]
Date(s): 1980-05-05
Contributor(s): Fitzharris, Ella (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer), Martin, Carla (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Ella Fitzharris who recounts life on the Brandywine while her father worked at the powder mill and Experimental Station. The interview took place in Wilmington, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061013_08
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Walter Aurand, 1981 May 14 [transcript]
Date(s): 1980-05-14
Contributor(s): Aurand, Walter George, 1891-1983 (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Walter Aurand who worked for DuPont in the Experimental Station as a chemist.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_060613_01
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Walter Aurand, 1981 May 14 [audio]
Date(s): 1981-05-14
Contributor(s): Aurand, Walter George, 1891-1983 (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Influenced by his high school teacher and educated in chemistry at the University of Delaware, Walter describes life in Wilmington during the early twentieth century. His interview details a work atmosphere at DuPont, a powder explosion that killed three women, testing the bullets in New Castle, and safety in the workplace.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_102313_aurand
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Donald Hallam, 1980 September 2 [audio]
Date(s): 1980-09-02
Contributor(s): Hallam, Donald G. (interviewee), Tremaine, Dorothy (interviewer)
Description: Hallam describes his father's childhood along the Brandywine at Bancroft Mills, including entertainment, pranks, and chores. He describes the house in which his father grew up in detail. His mother also recounts working for Bancroft during the war. Hallam describes his own childhood growing up in Wilmington.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_102413_hallam
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

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