F. Wardenburg, 1961 June 21
Part of collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley (1970-370)
Dates
- Creation: 1961 June 21
Creator
- Wilkinson, Norman B. (Person)
Biographical Note
F. Wardenburg worked as an engineer for DuPont during World War I, primarily in the ammonia department for the manufacture of nitric acid.
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.
General Physical Description note
1 sound tape reel : 3.75 ips. TRT 1:46:27.
Location
Box 1, Reel 22
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