Edward Bader, 1956 November 23
Part of collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley (1970-370)
Dates
- Creation: 1956 November 23
Creator
- Wilkinson, Norman B. (Person)
Biographical Note
Edward Bader (b. 1872) was a machinist at Hagley, hired directly by Francis G. du Pont, who was impressed with his looks and his drive. Bader helped to build Centennial Gate in 1902 as well as the gasoline locomotive.
Scope and Content
Interviewers: Joseph P. Monigle and Norman B. Wilkinson
Bader's interview offers details on many aspects of workers' lives in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including pay rates, the workers' homes, and the conditions in the laboratory. He recounts many different explosions, including the 1906 explosion that killed "Buck" Buchanan, the 1908 Press Room Explosion, the Packing House Explosion, one that occurred in the mill, and another that occurred in 1915. His interview also details his impressions of various members of the du Pont family, including Francis G., Lammot, Alfred I., Pierre S., Alexis, and Francis I.
General Physical Description note
sound tape reel : 3.75 ips. TRT 1:07:05.
Location
Box 2, Reel 32
Existence and Location of Copies note
Physical Storage Information
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From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
