Benjamin F. Foster, 1964 February 24
Part of collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley (1970-370)
Dates
- Creation: 1964 February 24
Biographical Note
Benjamin F. Foster attended Porter Military Academy and the International Correspondence School for education. He was hired by Irenee du Pont to work in the Manufacturers Contracting Company in black powder construction work.
Scope and Content
Interviewers: Norman B. Wilkinson and George H. Gibson in Wilmington, Delaware
Foster describes his working career at DuPont, including the various plants in which he worked, the installation of electrical lighting, engineering work, salaries and wages, and transferring to South America. He also describes the establishment of the Hotel du Pont, the building of homes for various du Pont family members, and his impressions of du Pont family members.
General Physical Description note
1 sound tape reel : 1.875 ips. TRT Part 1 - 1:32:33.
Location
Box 1, Reel 16
Existence and Location of Copies
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
