Interviewers: Norman B. Wilkinson, John Scafidi, Faith Pizor, Joseph P. Monigle, and Walter J. Heacock in Wilmington, Delaware

Reed describes the Hopewell plant in detail, his job responsibilities regarding labor and payroll, DuPont during World War I and the closure of the Hopewell plant, and the acquisitions of other companies. Reed focuses on his sales, managerial, and personnel work for DuPont. He also describes his experience at the Arlington plant and his eventual promotion to service superintendent at the Rayon Company and later move to Wilmington. He also touches on unionization in the industry.