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DuPont Company files, 1947-1978

 Series
Accession: 2817Identifier: 2817-III.

Part of collection: David H. Dawson papers (2817)

Dates

  • Creation: 1947-1978

Scope and Contents

The DuPont Company files series consists of talks and speeches Dawson gave to DuPont executives, managers, and employees, as well as some media appearances. The primary topics covered by Dawson's speeches include safety, sales and marketing, and managing techniques. The speeches date from 1947 to 1978. There are photographs of Dawson at DuPont Company events and official portraits. There are DuPont Company stockholder notices from the 1950s. There is a set of materials related to Dawson's death; it includes a letter to his children with instructions as to his wishes upon his and his wife's death, an invitation and program to a memorial concert, and letters from the DuPont Company to his widow bestowing condolences and various honors.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

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

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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