Wilmington, Delaware store, opened 1952 (Merchandise Mart, Edgemoor, Delaware), 1951 July 25, 1951 November, 1952 October 1, 1952, undated
Part of collection: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (1995-250)
Dates
- Creation: 1951 July 25
- Creation: 1951 November
- Creation: 1952 October 1
- Creation: 1952
- Creation: undated
Scope and Contents
Photograph include construction of the store, interiors, and exteriors. Also included are laying of the cornerstone, preparing the store for opening, and staff. Identified persons include Don Loftus (Board Chairman, Merchandise Mart), Robert E. Strawbridge, Dwight Perkins, Elbert N. Carvel (Governor of Delaware), J. Caleb Bogg (Delaware Congressman), Nicholas duPont (Merchandise Mart Director), P.S. duPont III (Merchandise Mart Director), George Weymouth (Merchandise Mart Director), Thomas E. Brittingham (Merchandise Mart Director), G. Stockton Strawbridge, J. Clayton Strawbridge.
Physical Description
51 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. 1 photographic print : b&w ; 4 x 10 in. 1 rendering : b&w ; 4.5 x 8 in. 2 photographic reproductions of a rendering : b&w : 8 x 10 in. 1 architectural drawing : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. 1 photographic print : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 in. 1 newspaper clipping. 1 item : press release ; 3 pages.
Physical Storage Information
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From the Collection: 15 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
There are no viewing or listening stations for analog audio, video, or film in the reading room. To access this material, please place a digitization request for the item(s).
Negatives and film material (Boxes 23-30 and Film Cans 1-7) is located in remote storage. Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org
Access to view lantern slides is at the discretion of the conservator. Please inquire in advance of your visit.
Glass plate negatives DO NOT CIRCULATE.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
