Eastern Dynamite Co. (New Jersey), 1893-1912
Part of collection: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company twentieth century records (0500-II)
Dates
- Creation: 1893-1912
Historical Note
The Repauno Chemical Company was incorporated in 1880 and constructed a high explosives works at Gibbstown, New Jersey. It was consolidated with a number of other high explosives manufacturers to form the Eastern Dynamite Company in 1895, which operated as a holding company. Subsequently, the operations passed under the control of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, becoming part of its Explosives Department. From the beginning, the du Pont family and company held substantial interests in the Repauno operation. Lammot du Pont (1831-1884), its first president, was succeeded by William du Pont (1855-1928). The Eastern Dynamite Company was formally merged with the DuPont Company in 1912.
Extent
From the Collection: 416.25 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
