Correspondence regarding Smith's interview at the Century Company in New York. Smith mentions his gratitude to Colonel DuPont for the introduction to the company. Smith explains that the Century Company expressed interest in incorporating his...
The Lucite acrylic resin face of a new type outdoor sign is given a final buffing by an operator in the Ranger- Tennere Company fabricating plant in New York. Incorporating an imposing list of advantages over conventional illuminated signs, the...
This is an Atlas mixing machine, used in the manufacture of dynamite at Repauno about 1895. The box in the foreground contains inert ingredients which are placed in the trough. Nitroglycerin is added from the containers shown on the cart at the...
Written on back: "This small corner sitting area utilizes furnishings well-scaled to the space, incorporating a chaise lounge with English bamboo finish, an armchair, corner table and Oriental chest with brass hardware serving as a small cocktail...
Typed caption from original source: "This building was used by the bark mill or tanning mill which occupied the site prior to the powder mills. For many years the building was used as the Hagley office. The residence of Rumford Dawes, former owner,...
Typed caption: "This is an Atlas mixing machine, used in the manufacture of dynamite at Repauno c. 1895. The box in the foreground contains inert ingredients which are place in the trough. Nitroglycerin us added from the containers shown on the...
Written caption: "Modern incorporating mills. 20,000 lbs blasting powder per day. Run by 27 foot waterfall and have steam connnection which is used only a short time in summer. DuPont Company."
Written caption: "Line of incorporating mills on finest fall, largest works. Modern style Mill. Great cost but do fine work with very few explosions. DuPont Company."
Written photo caption: "Old incorporating mills started in 1822, first of their kind in United States. Have made tons of fine government powder and have also an electrical motor as they are near the head of the canal and must be stopped when water...
After thorough mixing in the incorporating mill, moist gunpowder was dried and hardened in a screw press. Thin layers of powder, separated by damp cloths, were spread on a series of wooden trays and then subjected to heavy pressure. When taken from...
