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1 Interview with Elmer Matthews, 1986 April 11 [transcript] 1986-04-11 Ghazaleh, Valerie Abu (Transcriber), Turner, John James, Jr., 1930-2019 (Interviewer), Matthews, Elmer Davis, 1905-2000 (Interviewee) Elmer Matthews discusses Oliver Collins, Anselma Mill, the Pickering Valley Railroad and shipping milk, coal, feed, hay/straw to Philadelphia, John and Horace Collins and their skills at repairing equipment, and a cow that was hit by a train.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AVD_2019226_01_05 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
2 Interview with John Raymond "Rex" Kaiser, 2004 June 22 [video] (part 2). 2004-06-22 James, Richard (Interviewer), Kaiser, John Raymond (Interviewee) Kaiser provides information about his upbringing. He talks about his father's career path, how his parents met and their relationship. He recalls his time living in California for a summer, visits to Pioneer Point to see his Uncle John and Aunt Helena Raskob and sailing in the river near their home. He mentions some political differences his uncle had with people like President Roosevelt and Joseph Kennedy. Kaiser speaks of his mother's relationship with her brother and her growing up in...
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Kaiser provides information about his upbringing. He talks about his father's career path, how his parents met and their relationship. He recalls his time living in California for a summer, visits to Pioneer Point to see his Uncle John and Aunt Helena Raskob and sailing in the river near their home. He mentions some political differences his uncle had with people like President Roosevelt and Joseph Kennedy. Kaiser speaks of his mother's relationship with her brother and her growing up in Lockport, New York. He speaks a little about the families wealth, summering in Ventnor, New Jersey near Atlantic City, sailing and starting to build boats. He recalls meeting Jack Corcoran, and describes some visits with various family members. He shares memories of his Uncle John Raskob visiting his home. He mentions that John Raskob was friends with people in showbusiness, discusses his investment in the Playhouse, and the Green Room. He recalls his uncle supporting his interest in going to law school. He shares what he knows about Bill and Yvonne's death. He concludes with speaking a bit about his schooling and education.
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Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family (Accession 2004.208) RexKaiserTape2-1 Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family
3 Interview with Horace Collins, 1986 June 18 [transcript] 1986-06-18 Collins, Horace Spencer, 1912-1989 (Interviewee), Turner, John James, Jr., 1930-2019 (Interviewer), Ghazaleh, Valerie Abu (Transcriber) Horace Collins is shown a series of slides with photographs taken at Anselma Mill in 1972. The subjects vary widely and include the cider press, power hack saw, drill press, a dog tread power used to churn butter, and an old clock. Collins describes each slide, discusses the memories they evoke, and how they related to the running of the mill. There are 126 indivisual slides in the set.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AVD_2019226_01_03 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
4 Interview with Dudley Kennedy and Lorena Sala, 2004 April 2 [video] (part 1). 2004-04-02 Farber, David (Interviewer), Kennedy, Dudley (Interviewee), Sala, Lorena (Interviewee) The interview begins with Sala and Kennedy describing Dolores' relationship with her in-laws, John and Helena Raskob. Kennedy details stories about parties thrown by Bob and Dolores that John Raskob would attend. Sala talks about her father's relationship with his parents and her relationship with Jack Corcoran. Kennedy explains when he first met Bob, his recollections about Bob's involvement with the Al Smith presidential campaign, and first meeting Dolores. Kennedy and Sala recount Bob and...
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The interview begins with Sala and Kennedy describing Dolores' relationship with her in-laws, John and Helena Raskob. Kennedy details stories about parties thrown by Bob and Dolores that John Raskob would attend. Sala talks about her father's relationship with his parents and her relationship with Jack Corcoran. Kennedy explains when he first met Bob, his recollections about Bob's involvement with the Al Smith presidential campaign, and first meeting Dolores. Kennedy and Sala recount Bob and Dolores courtship, when they were first married, and Dolores' parents, particularly her mother. Sala shares an anecdote (most likely untrue) about John Raskob meeting Lucky Luciano, and Luciano wanting to back Al Smith. They go on to discuss the Kentucky distillery that John Raskob purchased prior to prohibition, Bob Raskob moving out west to run mines and his service in the Air Force. Sala outlines her father's charity work and philanthropic activities, his love of children. She discusses his relationship with his siblings, and the siblings relationships with each other. She describes her father's character. They conclude by talking more about his charity work specifically with children and orphanages.
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Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family (Accession 2004.208) DudleyKennedyTape1-1 Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family
5 Interview with Louise F. Poole, 1974 March 4 [audio] 1974-03-01 Poole, Louise F. (interviewee), Ward, Mary Sam (interviewer) Poole describes her family's genealogy in detail, her hobbies and activities in Wilmington, Wilmington society in the early twentieth century, and daily life.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_81513_Poole Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
6 Interview Catherine C. Irving (Mrs. A. Duer Irving), 1974 February 21 [audio](part 2) 1974-02-21 Irving, Catherine C. (Catherine Cooper), 1884-1982 (interviewee), Ward, Mary Sam (interviewer) Irving describes in detail her relationship with her husband's cousin, Mrs. Louise du Pont Crowninshield, including her interests and personality. She briefly describes relationships with other members of the du Pont family.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_8913_Duer_part2 Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
7 Interview with Martin Luther Valentine, 1974 January [audio] 1974-01-01 Valentine, Martin Luther (interviewee), Ward, Mary Sam (interviewer) Valentine describes DuPont's role in manufacturing smokeless powder and ballistics in both World War I and World War II, the layout of the plants in which he worked, the morale of employees during wartime, and testing ballistic missiles.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_8613_valentine Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
8 Interview with Alfred Evans, May 1973 [transcript] 1973-05 Evans, Alfred (interviewee), Ward, Mary Sam (interviewer) Transcript of interview with Alfred Evans who was a chauffer for Louise Crowninshield. The interview took place in Boca Grande, Florida.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026) 2026_052813_10 Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
9 Interview with Horace Collins, 1986 February 27 [audio] (part 3) 1986-02-27 Horace Collins recalls his early life and how his family came to live and work at Anselma Mill. He primarily focuses on the activities of his father, Oliver Ernest Collins, how the mill operated, and general life in Chester County. Supplementary topics include the Great Depression, Prohibition, his mother and siblings, attending school, neighbors, holiday celebrations, and domestic and wild animals living around the mill. He tells several stories in detail.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AUD_2019226_ID05 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
10 Interview with Horace Collins, 1986 June 18 [audio] (part 2) 1986-06-18 Collins, Horace Spencer, 1912-1989 (Interviewee), Turner, John James, Jr., 1930-2019 (ivr) Horace Collins is shown a series of slides with photographs taken at Anselma Mill in 1972. The subjects vary widely and include the cider press, power hack saw, drill press, a dog tread power used to churn butter, and an old clock. Collins describes each slide, discusses the memories they evoke, and how they related to the running of the mill. Slides 24 to 53.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AUD_2019226_ID10 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
11 Interview with Sister Patricia Geuting, RSCJ, 2005 September 10 [video] (part 3). 2005-09-10 Farber, David (Interviewer), James, Richard (Interviewer), Gueting, Patricia (Interviewee) Geuting provides a brief summary of her background, upbringing and early schooling. She mentions that she was closer to her grandfather. She gives recollections of her visits to Pioneer Point, and going horseback riding, swimming, and skeet shooting. She speaks a little about the end of World War II, and its effects. She talks about when she was eight years old, traveling by train with her grandfather to Santa Fe to visit her grandmother, Skipper. She recounts visiting her grandfather as a...
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Geuting provides a brief summary of her background, upbringing and early schooling. She mentions that she was closer to her grandfather. She gives recollections of her visits to Pioneer Point, and going horseback riding, swimming, and skeet shooting. She speaks a little about the end of World War II, and its effects. She talks about when she was eight years old, traveling by train with her grandfather to Santa Fe to visit her grandmother, Skipper. She recounts visiting her grandfather as a teenager in New York City, describes his apartment, and their activities together. She recalls meeting Governor Al Smith, going to church, and Cardinal Spellman. She discusses the families attitudes towards race and religion and talks about the foundation. She outlines the European boat trip taken with family prior to her grandfather's death and explains what lead her to a religious life. She describes summers at Pioneer Point and putting on plays for the family, playing hide-and-seek, learning to sail and swim, and celebrating Christmas and Thanksgiving. She describes her mother and Aunt Betty's relationship, her mother's health issues, the family nurse Weah for the three little ones, and nurse "Skinny" for Yvonne. Finally, she recalls visiting Empire State Building.
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Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family (Accession 2004.208) GeutingTape3-1 Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family
12 Interview with Horace Collins, 1986 February 27 [audio] (part 2) 1986-02-27 Horace Collins recalls his early life and how his family came to live and work at Anselma Mill. He primarily focuses on the activities of his father, Oliver Ernest Collins, how the mill operated, and general life in Chester County. Supplementary topics include the Great Depression, Prohibition, his mother and siblings, attending school, neighbors, holiday celebrations, and domestic and wild animals living around the mill. He tells several stories in detail.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AUD_2019226_ID04 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
13 Interview with Edwin Zeuner, 1984 June 26 [audio] 1984-06-26 Zeuner, Edwin Reinhold (interviewee), Lotter, Marge (interviewer) Zeuner describes the daily life of those living in Wilmington in the first half of the twentieth century, including where people shopped, swimming and skating on the Brandywine, typical dress, and normal pay and working conditions in the millwright shop.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_12513_zeuner Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
14 Interview with Catherine Cheney, 1984 January 23 [audio] 1984-01-23 Cheney, Catherine (interviewee), Perkins, Karen (interviewer) Cheney discusses gardening in the community, the layout of the Brandywine villages, the chicken house, and fear of explosions. She describes her family's garden in detail, particularly various types of crops planted.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_92513_cheney_c_part7 Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
15 Interview with Horace Collins, 1986 February 27 [audio] (part 1) 1986-02-27 Horace Collins recalls his early life and how his family came to live and work at Anselma Mill. He primarily focuses on the activities of his father, Oliver Ernest Collins, how the mill operated, and general life in Chester County. Supplementary topics include the Great Depression, Prohibition, his mother and siblings, attending school, neighbors, holiday celebrations, and domestic and wild animals living around the mill. He tells several stories in detail.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AUD_2019226_ID03 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
16 Interview with Fred Zeller, 1984 June 26 [audio] 1984-06-26 Zeller, Fred (interviewee) Zeuner describes the daily life of those living in Wilmington in the first half of the twentieth century, including where people shopped, swimming and skating on the Brandywine, typical dress, and normal pay and working conditions in the millwright shop.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_73113_Zeller Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
17 Interview with John Raymond "Rex" Kaiser, 2004 June 22 [video] (part 1). 2004-06-22 James, Richard (Interviewer), Kaiser, John Raymond (Interviewee) Kaiser provides information about his upbringing. He talks about his father's career path, how his parents met and their relationship. He recalls his time living in California for a summer, visits to Pioneer Point to see his Uncle John and Aunt Helena Raskob and sailing in the river near their home. He mentions some political differences his uncle had with people like President Roosevelt and Joseph Kennedy. Kaiser speaks of his mother's relationship with her brother and her growing up in...
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Kaiser provides information about his upbringing. He talks about his father's career path, how his parents met and their relationship. He recalls his time living in California for a summer, visits to Pioneer Point to see his Uncle John and Aunt Helena Raskob and sailing in the river near their home. He mentions some political differences his uncle had with people like President Roosevelt and Joseph Kennedy. Kaiser speaks of his mother's relationship with her brother and her growing up in Lockport, New York. He speaks a little about the families wealth, summering in Ventnor, New Jersey near Atlantic City, sailing and starting to build boats. He recalls meeting Jack Corcoran, and describes some visits with various family members. He shares memories of his Uncle John Raskob visiting his home. He mentions that John Raskob was friends with people in showbusiness, discusses his investment in the Playhouse, and the Green Room. He recalls his uncle supporting his interest in going to law school. He shares what he knows about Bill and Yvonne's death. He concludes with speaking a bit about his schooling and education.
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Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family (Accession 2004.208) RexKaiserTape1-1 Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family
18 Interview with Richard Toy, 1984 August 16 [audio] 1984-08-16 Toy, Richard (interviewee), Scott, Dick (interviewer) Toy describes the family's house in Henry Clay, the geography of the area and its changes throughout the years, how the Toy family became involved in DuPont, and various family members and their lives.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_121113_toy_r Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
19 Interview with Thomas Kellogg, 2002-02-15 [audio] 2002-02-15 Kellogg, Thomas (interviewee) Discussion includes designs for the Avanti, Starcraft, Wedgewood and various vehicles.
Thomas W. Kellogg oral history interview (Accession 2015.275.001) AUD_2015275_ID01 Oral history collections gallery
20 Interview with Alfred Evans, May 1973 [audio] 1973-05-01 Evans, Alfred (interviewee), Ward, Mary Sam (interviewer) Evans describes how he obtained the job through his brother. He also describes his impressions of Delaware and Boca Grande. He also presents details about Mrs. Crowninshield's personality, including how she sought to send those who could not pay to school and how she encouraged him to take a vacation with the car.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interviews on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 1970.370) 1970370_81613_Evans Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
21 Interview with Eleanor Kane, 1984 February 21 [transcript] 1984-02-21 Kane, Eleanor (interviewee), Bennett, Peggy (interviewer) Transcript of interview wtih Eleanor Kane who spent a lot of time visiting Free Park and whose mother grew up there. The interview took place in Wilmington, Delaware.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026) 2026_061713_15 Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley
22 Interview with Horace Collins, 1982 October 24 [audio] (part 2) 1982-10-24 Horace Collins walks through Anselma Mill identifying rooms and equipment. He discusses how corn and flour was processed and bagged, how the cider press operated, the elevator his father built to transfer materials between floors, and how horses were used at the Mill. He also recounts personal stories about his interest in airplanes and the aviation industry, and the joys of listening to the radio at night. Part 2.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AUD_2019226_ID02 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
23 Interview with Sister Patricia Geuting, RSCJ, 2005 September 10 [transcript]. 2005-09-10 Farber, David (Interviewer), James, Richard (Interviewer), Geuting, Patricia (ive) Geuting provides a brief summary of her background, upbringing and early schooling. She mentions that she was closer to her grandfather. She gives recollections of her visits to Pioneer Point, and going horseback riding, swimming, and skeet shooting. She speaks a little about the end of World War II, and its effects. She talks about when she was eight years old, traveling by train with her grandfather to Santa Fe to visit her grandmother, Skipper. She recounts visiting her grandfather as a...
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Geuting provides a brief summary of her background, upbringing and early schooling. She mentions that she was closer to her grandfather. She gives recollections of her visits to Pioneer Point, and going horseback riding, swimming, and skeet shooting. She speaks a little about the end of World War II, and its effects. She talks about when she was eight years old, traveling by train with her grandfather to Santa Fe to visit her grandmother, Skipper. She recounts visiting her grandfather as a teenager in New York City, describes his apartment, and their activities together. She recalls meeting Governor Al Smith, going to church, and Cardinal Spellman. She discusses the families attitudes towards race and religion and talks about the foundation. She outlines the European boat trip taken with family prior to her grandfather's death and explains what lead her to a religious life. She describes summers at Pioneer Point and putting on plays for the family, playing hide-and-seek, learning to sail and swim, and celebrating Christmas and Thanksgiving. She describes her mother and Aunt Betty's relationship, her mother's health issues, the family nurse Weah for the three little ones, and nurse "Skinny" for Yvonne. Finally, she recalls visiting Empire State Building.
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Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family (Accession 2004.208) GEUTING_transcript Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family
24 Interview with Horace Collins, 1982 October 24 [audio] (part 1) 1982-10-24 Horace Collins walks through Anselma Mill identifying rooms and equipment. He discusses how corn and flour was processed and bagged, how the cider press operated, the elevator his father built to transfer materials between floors, and how horses were used at the Mill. He also recounts personal stories about his interest in airplanes and the aviation industry, and the joys of listening to the radio at night. Part 1.
The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews (Accession 2019.226) AUD_2019226_ID01 The Mill at Anselma oral history interviews
25 Interview with Louise F. Poole, 1974 March 4 [transcript] 1974-03 Poole, Louise F. (interviewee), Ward, Mary Sam (interviewer) Transcript of interview with Louise Poole whose husband Edward worked at the Experimental Station and recounts her own work volunteering as well as her family geneology. The interview took place in Wilmington, Delaware.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation interview transcripts on the history of the DuPont Company Powder Yard (Accession 2026) 2026_060313_13 Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley

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