Text from image: "The Washington Monument is built of stone contributed by all the nations of the earth to honor the founder of this republic. From Arlington, across the river, where sleep the men who died for freedom, it looks like a giant spike...
Text from image: "Knowing What We Defend is Important, Too. The Washington Monument is built of stone contributed by all the nations of the earth to honor the founder of this republic. From Arlington, across the river, where sleep the men who died...
Early buildings of the Experimental Station, which borders historic Brandywine Creek, near the site of the original powder mills built by the founder of the company more than 150 years ago. Research conducted at the Station has led to the...
Shown at his laboratory bench is a member of the staff of the Eastern Laboratory of the DuPont Company's Explosives Department at Gibbstown, New Jersey. Established in 1902, this was the first of DuPonts research laboratories and is believed to...
High tenacity rayon yarn, a specific DuPont development which was made available to the entire industry without charge as a contribution to the national security in WWII was introduced in 1936 under the trademark Cordura. The yarn was brought...
Flattering, full bodied moire faille of DuPont Rayon and acetate is used for this dramatic hostess gown. Design to turn a simple evening at home into a full-fledged occasion, the gown has a lovely, lustrous surface that is particularly beautiful in...
This versatile, adaptable shrug has unusual surface interest because knit in yarn containing DuPont's Fiber E rayon. The attractive, nubby texture is the result of the fiber's ability to be permanently crimped. The shrug is unusually pleasing to...
Collection guide for John J. Raskob Papers documenting the life and accomplishments of one of the most prominent figures in pre-New Deal business and politics. Raskob had a lifelong business and personal association with Pierre S. du Pont, and...
Don Williamson corresponds with Raymond Loewy on behalf of Automotive News, enclosing a copy of the article to which Loewy contributed, and makes a personal request for a signed sketch from Loewy.
The school, located on Vandever Avenue near Market Street, was founded in 1798. The land was donated by John Dickinson and Dr. John Welsh. Seventy-nine persons contributed $443.13 to erect the building. It was an English and Classical academy...
