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Title: Interview with William Henry Miller, 1984 February 16 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-02-16
Contributor(s): Miller, William Henry (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with William Miller in which he reads from an interview with Alfred I. du Pont about the Miller family. 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_062113_05
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with William Henry Miller, 1984 February 16 [audio]
Date(s): 1984-02-16
Contributor(s): Miller, William Henry (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Miller describes a detailed history of his family and how they came to America and began working for the DuPont Company. He also describes his father's childhood along the Brandywine in Henry Clay, including how the children would entertain themselves, and his relationship with Alfred I. du Pont.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_112613_miller_w
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with John Hawkins, 1984 March 27 [audio]
Date(s): 1984-03-27
Contributor(s): Hawkins, John Victor (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Hawkins describes his parents' background as well as his childhood growing up in the Flats, including entertainment and games, chores, local businesses, Christmas and Fourth of July traditions, typical dress, and his house.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_102313_hawkins
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with John Hawkins, 1984 March 27 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-03-27
Contributor(s): Hawkins, John Victor (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with John Hawkins whose father worked in the box factory at Hagley and who grew up in "the flats". The interview took place in New Castle, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061413_03
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1984 April 3 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-04-03
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Blanche Yetter who lived in Squirrel Run during her time growing up. 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_070513_02
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Evelyn Lyons, 1984 August 28 [audio]
Date(s): 1984-08-28
Contributor(s): Lyons, Evelyn Williams (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Lyons describes his home in Chicken Alley, childhood amusements and games, various pieces of furniture and possessions, his education, and day to day life along the Brandywine.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_111313_lyons
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Margaret Headley, 1984 February 22 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1984-02-22
Contributor(s): Headley, Margaret (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Headley describes the trolley into Wilmington, her uncle's home in Henry Clay, the layout of Wagoner's Row, peeling willows, and her family life 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_91713_headley_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1984 May 30 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1984-05-30
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Yetter discusses certain subjects at length including the "sand hole", an area close to the du Pont family cemetery, sewing, marriage traditions, gardening, types of clothing and their care, funerals, illnesses, and schooling. Home life and duties such as cleaning and cooking that was recalled in the first interview continues to be discussed.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_111413_yetter_part3
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1984 April 3 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1984-04-03
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Yetter discusses about homes and families in Squirrel Run. The interview is primarily concerned with daily life including cooking, cleaning, habits, and maintenance work. Types of social activities and customs are also discussed, as well as Mrs. Yetter's memories of explosions, and her life after leaving Squirrel Run.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_111413_yetter_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter,1984 May 30 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-05-30
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of second interview with Blanche Yetter who continues to recall her time growing up 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_070513_01
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Evelyn Lyons, 1984 August 28 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-08-28
Contributor(s): Lyons, Evelyn Williams (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript with Evelyn Lyons who grew up along the Brandywine in Chicken Alley. The interview took place in Pennsville, New Jersey.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061813_05
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Faith Betty Lattomus, 1984 April 19 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-04-19
Contributor(s): Lattomus, Faith Betty (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Faith Lattomus who lived on the Upper Banks as well as Wagoners Row. The interview took place in Montchanin, Delaware.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061813_14
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Margaret Headley, 1984 February 22 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1984-02-22
Contributor(s): Headley, Margaret (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Headley describes the trolley into Wilmington, her uncle's home in Henry Clay, the layout of Wagoner's Row, peeling willows, and her family life 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_91713_headley_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Margaret Headley, 1984 February 22 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-02-22
Contributor(s): Headley, Margaret (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Margaret Headley who grew up near Hagley and had a number of relatives who were employed there.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026)
Hagley ID: 2026_061713_05
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1984 April 3 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1984-04-03
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Yetter discusses about homes and families in Squirrel Run. The interview is primarily concerned with daily life including cooking, cleaning, habits, and maintenance work. Types of social activities and customs are also discussed, as well as Mrs. Yetter's memories of explosions, and her life after leaving Squirrel Run.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_111413_yetter_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1984 May 30 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1984-05-30
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Yetter discusses certain subjects at length including the "sand hole", an area close to the du Pont family cemetery, sewing, marriage traditions, gardening, types of clothing and their care, funerals, illnesses, and schooling. Home life and duties such as cleaning and cooking that was recalled in the first interview continues to be discussed.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_111413_yetter_part4
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Faith Betty Lattomus, 1984 April 4 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1984-04-19
Contributor(s): Lattomus, Faith Betty (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Lattomus describes the layout and communities of the various villages along the Brandywine, her house in Wagoner's Row, chores and daily routines, transportation, and entertainments and parties. She also describes her involvement at Christ Church and teaching Sunday school there.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_103113_lattomus_part2
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Faith Betty Lattomus, 1984 April 19 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1984-04-19
Contributor(s): Lattomus, Faith Betty (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Lattomus describes the layout and communities of the various villages along the Brandywine, her house in Wagoner's Row, chores and daily routines, transportation, and entertainments and parties. She also describes her involvement at Christ Church and teaching Sunday school there.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_103113_lattomus_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1985 February 19 [audio](part 2)
Date(s): 1985-02-19
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Yetter discusses social life and activities, excursions to the city of Wilmington, people she knew as a child and young adult, cooking traditions, church, holidays, games, the layout of homes, vegetable gardening, and more details on daily life in the home.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_111913_yetter_part7
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1985 February 19 [audio](part 1)
Date(s): 1985-02-19
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Yetter discusses social life and activities, excursions to the city of Wilmington, people she knew as a child and young adult, cooking traditions, church, holidays, games, the layout of homes, vegetable gardening, and more details on daily life in the home.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_111913_yetter_part6
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Blanche MacAdoo Yetter, 1985 February 19 [transcript]
Date(s): 1985-02-19
Contributor(s): Yetter, Blanche MacAdoo (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of fourth interview with Blanche Yetter who discusses her life on the Brandywine as a youth. 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_070313_05
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Helen Edwards, 1984 March 8 [transcript]
Date(s): 1984-03-08
Contributor(s): Edwards, Helen E. (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Transcript of interview with Helen Edwards who worked in the powder mills during World War I. 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_03
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

Title: Interview with Helen Edwards, 1984 March 8 [audio]
Date(s): 1984-03-08
Contributor(s): Edwards, Helen E. (interviewee), Wagner, Betty (interviewer)
Description: Edwards describes her working career in the powder yards in 1917 and 1918 in detail, including various work tasks, sewing silk bags, the hiring process, various explosions, and how married and unmarried Bloomer Girls worked alongside each other during World War I.
Collection ID: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370)
Hagley ID: 1970370_93013_edwards_part1
Collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley