A guide to primary material at the Hagley Museum and Library. For access to the contents of this collection contact Hagley at research@hagley.org or 302-654-2800.
The development of nylon came through the combined efforts of a team of scientists headed by the late Dr. Wallace Hume Carothers. Seven members of the original group associated with this development attended the dedication of The Carothers Research...
Dr. Wallace H. Carothers, shown here with neoprene, first commercially successful synthetic rubber, came to the DuPont Company the year after it launched its program of fundamental research in 1927. Dr. Carothers, who directed the work in organic...
Dr. William H. Cloud uses a torque magnetometer in studying the magnetic properties of single crystals. The crystal sample is inserted in a holder which is rotated between the pole caps of the electromagnet. Such studies help determine the ease or...
Photograph of plaque honoring the late Dr. Wallace Hume Carothers, unveiled at the dedication of The Carothers Research Laboratory on September 17, 1946. The laboratory is situated at the DuPont Experimental Station, near Wilmington, Delaware,...
Jane Carothers, nine year old daughter of the late Dr. Wallace Hume Carothers, with Dr. E.B. Benger, manager of the Rayon Technical Division of DuPont's Rayon Department, on the occasion of the dedication of The Carothers Research Laboratory at the...
A guide to primary material at the Hagley Museum and Library. For access to the contents of this collection contact Hagley at research@hagley.org or 302-654-2800.
Promotional literature for H.E. Bucklen & Co., manufacturers of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Cough & Colds, Dr. Kings's New Life Pills for "keeping the bowels regular at all times," and Electric Bitters, remedy for diseases of stomach,...
Text from back of image: "Glad to get back to Lakehurst hangar is Dr. Hugo Eckener after his twenty-two day trip around the world, during which he rode thru wind and rain over all kinds of lands. Photo shows - Dr. Hugo Eckener being greeted at...
Text from back of image: "That's just what Dr. Hugo Eckener is doing during the reception for the Graf crew and their passengers at City Hall. Dr. Finley of NY is seen holding the globe, with map of the world on as Dr. Eckener signs. On the right...
