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Explosives Department, 1936 January-1939 October

Dates

  • Creation: 1936 January-1939 October

Scope and Contents

  • Requests for information, assistance, or participation in various projects.
  • Executive Committee action to consolidate Smokeless Powder and Explosives Departments.
  • Statement of General Explosives Co. (American Cyanamid & Chemical Co.) to employees outlining conditions of employment and settling labor dispute.
  • Request of Republic of China to purchase additional quantities of TNT, and refusal from Lammot du Pont.
  • Sale of Schaghticoke Powder Mills property by Hercules; history of site, 1813-1937, printed in Schaghticoke Sun.
  • Sale of Haskell, New Jersey, plant property.
  • History of Newton & Hill Explosives Corp. in 55th Anniversary bulletin.
  • Correspondence with Chief of Ordnance, U.S. War Department, regarding planning increased facilities for military powders and explosives.
  • Discussion of donating Ashburn, Missouri, plant site for game refuge.
  • Plans to contribute explosives to National Geographic Society for use in planned geophysical expedition to South Central Pacific Islands; cancelled as result of outbreak of hostilities.
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    Extent

    From the Collection: 39 Linear Feet

    Language of Materials

    From the Collection: English

    Additional Description

    Access Restrictions

    No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

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    Repository Details

    Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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