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Wardenburg, Frederic A. (Frederic August Charles), 1881-1966

Existence: 1881 - 1966
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1881 - 1966

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

F. Wardenburg, 1961 June 21

 File — Box 1, Reel: 22
Accession: 1970-370
Scope and Content:

Interviewer: Norman B. Wilkinson

Wardenburg describes the making of gunpowder and the smokeless powder plants where it was shipped, the reorganization of the various departments in 1911, his work in building power plants, the development of Old Hickory plant in 1917, the relationship between the operating department and the engineering department, ammonia production during wartime, making raw materials for Nylon, and his impressions of various du Pont family members. The content of discussion centers around working conditions and the development of various working practices and products during Wardenburg's career at DuPont.

Dates: 1961 June 21

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