Explosives; Factories; Government contracts; Gunpowder;
Booklet describing the construction of DuPont's Old Hickory, Tennessee munitions plant, which was built on a government contract during World War I. Item 11 of 23 from DuPont Plant Histories scrapbook.
Booklet documenting the history of the DuPont Old Hickory Cellophane Plant in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Published for the plant's 25th anniversary in 1954. Includes information about plant safety and company benefits. Item 12 of 23 from DuPont Plant...
Explosives; Factories; Government contracts; Gunpowder; War profiteering;
Memorandum written by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in response to a report by the Senate Special Committee Investigating the Munitions Industry (also known as the Nye Committee) alleging that DuPont had engaged in profiteering during World...
Excerpt from the July 9, 1952 issue of the Cellophane Observer newsletter from DuPont's Old Hickory, Tennessee cellophane plant. Explores the history of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Item 10 of 23 from DuPont Plant Histories scrapbook.
Excerpt from a special rayon-themed issue of the trade journal, "Textile World," announcing the commencement of rayon production at DuPont's Old Hickory, Tennessee plant. Vol. LXVIII, No. 13, pages 59 to 60. September 26, 1925. Includes two...
Report by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment and Occupational Outlook Branch. Discusses the disposition of plants built on government contracts during World War I, with significant attention given to DuPont's Old...
