Francis J. Friel, 1960 September 20
Part of collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley (1970-370)
Dates
- Creation: 1960 September 20
Biographical Note
Francis J. Friel (b. 1894) was the son of a man who worked for Mrs. Lammot du Pont. Friel worked for her as well, driving her into town on Saturdays. He began working in the laboratory at the Experimental Station in 1911, primarily with nitroglycerin. He attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, studying analytical chemistry, and returning to the Experimental Station in 1926.
Scope and Content
Interviewers: Norman B. Wilkinson and Joseph P. Monigle in Wilmington, Delaware
Friel describes his childhood in Wilmington, including his school years, fairs in the city, explosions and fires in the mills, and his career at DuPont. He also describes his impressions of various members of the du Pont family.
General Physical Description note
1 sound tape reel : 3.75 ips. TRT Part 1 - 1:03:37, Part 2 - 1:04:30.
Location
Box 1, Reel 18
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
