History of fibers files, 1831-1977, bulk: 1931-1977
Part of collection: Charles H. Rutledge papers (1193)
Dates
- Creation: 1831-1977
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1931-1977
Scope and Contents
The History of fibers files series relates to the book Rutledge planned to write. The files include summaries in draft or final form, official reports from the DuPont Company or other companies, correspondence relating to his requests for information, magazine articles and newspaper clippings, brochures, testing bureau reports, and rough notes. Some files are minimal. Material ranges from popular news releases to professional, scientific papers.
The series is divided into five subseries: Fibers, ancient and modern, natural and man-made; Biographical sketches; Correspondence; DuPont Company and the Textile Fibers Department; and Speeches.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository