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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: R. Earl Peters to John J. Raskob, 1929-06-28
Date(s): 1929-06-28
Contributor(s): Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Peters, R. Earl (correspondent)
Description: Letter expressing Peters' opinions about the effect of Raskob's proposed policies on Indiana.
Collection ID: John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
Hagley ID: m473_20100818_024
Collection: John J. Raskob papers

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: Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, Inc., 1922
Date(s): 1922~, 1922
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Association Against the Prohibition Amendment (originator)
Description: Material from the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment including calls to action to fight prohibition legislation, articles surrounding the controversy over prohibition and William du Pont's membership card for the organization.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_14_011
Collection: William du Pont, Jr. 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: The Madison Voter
Date(s): 1931-04-01
Contributor(s): Illinois Association Opposed to Prohibition (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
Description: Newsletter explaining why voters should elect anti-Prohibition candidates.
Collection ID: John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
Hagley ID: m473_20100714_001
Collection: John J. Raskob papers

Title: Jouett Shouse to John J. Raskob
Date(s): 1931-01-21
Contributor(s): Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Shouse, Jouett, 1879-1968 (correspondent)
Description: Letter outlining Shouse's proposals for the Democratic National Committee policy on Prohibition.
Collection ID: John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
Hagley ID: raskob-0602-5
Collection: John J. Raskob papers

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: Harry M. Deputy to John J. Raskob
Date(s): 1932-07
Contributor(s): Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Deputy, Harry M. (correspondent)
Description: Letter includes response Raskob's response to Deputy's original, handwritten letter concerning Prohibition and chairmanship. The letter from Deputy to Raskob is dated July 7, 1932, and Raskob's response is dated July 14, 1932.
Collection ID: John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
Hagley ID: raskob-0606
Collection: John J. Raskob papers

Title: The Colossal Calamity of Prohibition in the United States of America, The Colossal Calamity of Prohibition in the United States of America : Some Thoughts and Talks
Date(s): 1925
Contributor(s): Maxim, Hudson, 1853-1927 (author)
Collection ID: Pamphlets Collection
Hagley ID: PAM_08031761
Collection: Hudson Maxim collections

Title: Some Thoughts and Talks on Prohibition, Some Thoughts and Talks on Prohibition : Freedom Shrieks When Representative Government Falls
Date(s): 1926
Contributor(s): Maxim, Hudson, 1853-1927 (author)
Collection ID: Pamphlets Collection
Hagley ID: PAM_08031763
Collection: Hudson Maxim collections

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 photographs, videos, and publications

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.
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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: Al Smith-Raskob Idea of Happiness, political cartoon
Date(s): 1935
Contributor(s): Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
Description: Political cartoon unfavorably linking Senator Norris to Al Smith and John J. Raskob.
Collection ID: John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
Hagley ID: m473_20100707_007
Collection: John J. Raskob papers

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

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