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- Title
- Correspondence, Anthony Charles Cazenove to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, 1812-12-30
- Date(s)
- 1812-12-30
- Contributor(s)
- Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (collector), Cazenove, Anthony Charles, 1775-1852 (correspondent)
- Description
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Cazenove encloses a summary of powder sales and a summary of his account with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
- Collection ID
- The Longwood Manuscripts (Accession LMSS)
- Hagley ID
- cazenove18121230
- Collection
- Longwood Manuscripts
- Title
- Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company motion picture films
- Description
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- This collection of moving images documents operations at the Midvale Steel Plant in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia circa 1919. The series of five films show the various stages of steel production at the plant, and include footage of an integrated workforce with African American and white employees working together on the shop floor.
- For a more detailed description of Midvale and the collection, click here to view the finding aid. For additional information, see the following article: "F...
Show more- This collection of moving images documents operations at the Midvale Steel Plant in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia circa 1919. The series of five films show the various stages of steel production at the plant, and include footage of an integrated workforce with African American and white employees working together on the shop floor.
- For a more detailed description of Midvale and the collection, click here to view the finding aid. For additional information, see the following article: "Films of Midvale Steel in Philadelphia, 1919"
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- 1970034
- Collection
- Hagley Digital Archives
- Title
- Interview with John Raymond "Rex" Kaiser, 2004 June 22 [video] (part 2).
- Date(s)
- 2004-06-22
- Contributor(s)
- James, Richard (Interviewer), Kaiser, John Raymond (Interviewee)
- Description
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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...
Show moreKaiser 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)
- Hagley ID
- RexKaiserTape2-1
- Collection
- Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family
- Title
- Raymond Loewy Collections
- Description
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A small selection of items from Hagley's extensive collection of materials related to industrial designer Raymond Loewy. The collection has not been digitized in its entirety. For a detailed description of the entire collection, click here for the Raymond Loewy Archive and here for the Raymond Loewy collection of photographs and audiovisual materials.
- Image: Automobiles of the Future sports car design by Raymond Loewy. Click to view.
Show moreA small selection of items from Hagley's extensive collection of materials related to industrial designer Raymond Loewy. The collection has not been digitized in its entirety. For a detailed description of the entire collection, click here for the Raymond Loewy Archive and here for the Raymond Loewy collection of photographs and audiovisual materials.
- Image: Automobiles of the Future sports car design by Raymond Loewy. Click to view.
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- loewy
- Collection
- Hagley Digital Archives
- Title
- Carol Litchfield collection on the history of salt
- Description
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Carol Litchfield (1936-2012) was a biologist and biochemist specifically interested in halophilic microbiology, that being, microorganisms that live in salt rich environments. Later in her life her interest in halophiles transformed into a fascination with the history of salt. She began collecting everything she could find that related to salt, from images of salt production and advertisements from salt companies, to salt shakers and actual pieces of salt rock. The collection has not been...
Show moreCarol Litchfield (1936-2012) was a biologist and biochemist specifically interested in halophilic microbiology, that being, microorganisms that live in salt rich environments. Later in her life her interest in halophiles transformed into a fascination with the history of salt. She began collecting everything she could find that related to salt, from images of salt production and advertisements from salt companies, to salt shakers and actual pieces of salt rock. The collection has not been digitized in its entirety. For a detailed description of the entire collection, click here to view the finding aid.- Image: Morton's Salt advertising card. Click here to view.
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- 2012219
- Collection
- Hagley Digital Archives
- Title
- Guillemin-Renaut, Paris
- Date(s)
- 1876
- Contributor(s)
- Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) (associated name), Guillemin-Renaut (originator)
- Collection ID
- Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection (Accession 2003.255)
- Hagley ID
- AVD_2003_255_01_055
- Collection
- Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection
- Title
- Ward and Gow elevated railway and subway advertising album
- Description
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- Ward and Gow, a New York advertising agency, is credited as one of the first firms to "systematize" advertising in the New York subway and elevated marketplace. Their office address is listed as 1 Union Square, New York on the cover of the album.
- These fifteen photographs document advertising on New York City elevated train platforms and on subway cars. Each photo's location is given in the lower right side of the image.
- Since many of the advertisements are for theater or vaudeville shows for...
Show more- Ward and Gow, a New York advertising agency, is credited as one of the first firms to "systematize" advertising in the New York subway and elevated marketplace. Their office address is listed as 1 Union Square, New York on the cover of the album.
- These fifteen photographs document advertising on New York City elevated train platforms and on subway cars. Each photo's location is given in the lower right side of the image.
- Since many of the advertisements are for theater or vaudeville shows for which Ward and Gow also did advertising, it is possible to date some of these images within a month's time. Most of the images are devoid of people.
- Image: 14th St. Elevated, Ward and Gow elevated railway and subway advertising album, ca. 1910. Click here to view this item in the digital collection.
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- AVD_1995_243
- Collection
- Hagley Digital Archives
- Title
- Correspondence, E. I. du Pont de Nemours to Francis Breuil, 1805
- Date(s)
- 1805-09
- Contributor(s)
- Du Pont, Eleuthère Irénée, 1771-1834 (correspondent)
- Collection ID
- The Eleuthera Bradford du Pont Collection, 1799-1834 (Accession 0146)
- Hagley ID
- 1805_eidp
- Collection
- Eleuthera Bradford du Pont Collection
- Title
- Interview with Dudley Kennedy and Lorena Sala, 2004 April 2 [video] (part 1).
- Date(s)
- 2004-04-02
- Contributor(s)
- Farber, David (Interviewer), Kennedy, Dudley (Interviewee), Sala, Lorena (Interviewee)
- Description
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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...
Show moreThe 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)
- Hagley ID
- DudleyKennedyTape1-1
- Collection
- Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family
- Title
- Recrutamento - Brazil
- Date(s)
- 2010-02-24
- Contributor(s)
- Avon Products, Inc. (originator)
- Description
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Commercial for Representative Recruitment
- Collection ID
- Avon Products, Inc. records (Accession AVD.2155)
- Hagley ID
- 110919_Brazil_TV012
- Collection
- Avon Products
- Title
- Eugenio Mattaldi, Buenos Aires
- Date(s)
- 1876
- Contributor(s)
- Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) (associated name), Mattaldi, Eugenio (originator)
- Collection ID
- Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection (Accession 2003.255)
- Hagley ID
- AVD_2003_255_01_044
- Collection
- Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection
- Title
- Vue de la Terrasse de Mr. Franklin a Passi
- Date(s)
- 1783-11-21
- Contributor(s)
- Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner)
- Description
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Landscape with balloon depicting first aerial voyage in presence of the Dauphin, under the direction of Montgolfier, on 21 November 1783
- Collection ID
- Lammot du Pont collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
- Hagley ID
- 1971MSS676_006
- Collection
- Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection
- Title
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company photographs
- Description
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- This collection, were originally included in the Pictorial Collections Hagley File reference prints as N60 (Nyalite) and P80 (Pulp Keg Mill), consists of photographs that document two separate activities.
- The first grouping shows an outdoor safety demonstration of Nyalite, a new explosive developed at the DuPont Experimental Station. This demonstration was probably conducted in the Hagley powder yards. Nyalite, an nitrostarch explosive compound developed in 1905, was designed for use in coal...
Show more- This collection, were originally included in the Pictorial Collections Hagley File reference prints as N60 (Nyalite) and P80 (Pulp Keg Mill), consists of photographs that document two separate activities.
- The first grouping shows an outdoor safety demonstration of Nyalite, a new explosive developed at the DuPont Experimental Station. This demonstration was probably conducted in the Hagley powder yards. Nyalite, an nitrostarch explosive compound developed in 1905, was designed for use in coal mines, and was marketed as a safer alternative to other mining explosives.
- The second group documents the pulp keg mill near Squirrel Run which, after the powder yards closed, was used for record storage by the DuPont Company. Currently, it is a Hagley Museum and Library property, the Hall of Records. Photographs show exterior and interior views.
- To view the finding aid for this collection, click here.
- Image: Nyalite safety demonstration, D.A. MacDonald, 1905. Click here to view this item in the collection.
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- AVD_1993256
- Collection
- Hagley Digital Archives
- Title
- Russian commemorative stamp depicting flax plant
- Date(s)
- 1964
- Contributor(s)
- Litchfield, Carter (former owner)
- Description
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Full sheet (50 stamps) of 1964 stamp depicting the flax plant in flower and with flaxseed pods.
- Collection ID
- Carter Litchfield photographs and ephemera on the history of fatty materials (Accession 2007.227)
- Hagley ID
- 2270243
- Collection
- Carter Litchfield history of fatty materials collections
- Title
- F.I.A.T. : Fabbrica Italiana Di Automobili
- Date(s)
- 1906, 1906
- Contributor(s)
- Vinson, Z. Taylor, 1933-2009 (collector)
- Description
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Describes the production in Paris, France of the 1906 model of the Fiat 24/40; Make: Fiat; Model: 24/40; Model Year: 1906
- Collection ID
- Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera (Accession 20100108.ZTV)
- Hagley ID
- 20110727_FIAT_Fabbrica_Italiana
- Collection
- Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera
- Title
- Representative recruitment, advertisement, Columbia
- Date(s)
- 2010~, 2010
- Contributor(s)
- Avon Products, Inc. (originator)
- Description
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Movieart Avon Eu Comecei Columbia 20
- Collection ID
- Avon Products, Inc. records (Accession AVD.2155)
- Hagley ID
- 110919_Colombia_TV019
- Collection
- Avon Products
- Title
- Nora C. Edwards papers
- Description
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Nora C. Edwards established the Edwards Skirt Supporter Company around 1903 in Spooner, Wisconsin to market and sell her patented invention. The purpose of the skirt supporter was to fasten a dress skirt and a shirt waist together, preventing the shirt waist from slipping up the back and the dress skirt from dropping below the waistline. From 1903 to early 1905, Edwards traveled throughout the Southern and Midwestern United States, making contacts and hiring women agents to sell the skirt...
Show moreNora C. Edwards established the Edwards Skirt Supporter Company around 1903 in Spooner, Wisconsin to market and sell her patented invention. The purpose of the skirt supporter was to fasten a dress skirt and a shirt waist together, preventing the shirt waist from slipping up the back and the dress skirt from dropping below the waistline. From 1903 to early 1905, Edwards traveled throughout the Southern and Midwestern United States, making contacts and hiring women agents to sell the skirt supporters. By September 1905, Nora Edwards permanently relocated to Buffalo, New York, where she maintained the company's headquarters.
- The collection comprises personal and business correspondence received by Nora Edwards between 1887 and 1917 from family members, agents, friends, and patent attorneys. The letters often combine personal and business matters. Letters from friends and family members mention Edwards’ business as well as family matters and give descriptive accounts of life in rural Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Indiana. Letters from agents for the Edwards Skirt Supporter Company contain orders for additional supporters and descriptions of working habits and efforts to interest customers. For a detailed description of the collection, click here to view the finding aid.
- Image: Printed flyer for the Edwards Skirt Supporter Company, on top of which a sales agent has written to Nora Edwards. Click to view.
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- 2036
- Collection
- Hagley Digital Archives
- Title
- World War II German food ration card for cereal, bread, meats, margarine, and butter
- Date(s)
- 1945
- Contributor(s)
- Litchfield, Carter (former owner)
- Description
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Valid from January 8, 1945 to February 4, 1945.
- Collection ID
- Carter Litchfield photographs and ephemera on the history of fatty materials (Accession 2007.227)
- Hagley ID
- 2270442
- Collection
- Carter Litchfield history of fatty materials collections
- Title
- Centennial Souvenir Philadelphia, 1876
- Date(s)
- 1876
- Contributor(s)
- Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) (associated name)
- Collection ID
- Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection (Accession 2003.255)
- Hagley ID
- AVD_2003_255_01_150
- Collection
- Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection
- Title
- Interview with Sister Patricia Geuting, RSCJ, 2005 September 10 [video] (part 3).
- Date(s)
- 2005-09-10
- Contributor(s)
- Farber, David (Interviewer), James, Richard (Interviewer), Gueting, Patricia (Interviewee)
- Description
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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...
Show moreGeuting 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)
- Hagley ID
- GeutingTape3-1
- Collection
- Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family