E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company Engineering Physics Laboratory historical files
Creation: 1939-1988Abstract
A collection of random publications, photographs, and objects associated with DuPont's Engineering Physics Laboratory. A number of the items appear to be associated with Paul M. Tannenbaum, once Senior Research Physicist at the Laboratory.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-1988
Creator
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Engineering Department (Organization)
Extent
0.5 Linear Foot
Historical note
The Engineering Department of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company was established on January 1, 1903, and provided all manner of engineering services to the company, including plant construction, process design and research. The Mechanical Development Laboratory was created within the department in 1944. In June 1963, the departmental laboratories were reorganized into the Engineering Development Laboratory, the Engineering Materials Laboratory, the Engineering Physics Laboratory, and the Engineering Technology Laboratory.
Scope and Content
This collection primarily consists of group photographs of Engineering Physics Laboratory (EPL) staff members from 1986. Also included are a random selection of reports and documents, many associated with Paul M. Tannenbaum, formerly Senior Research Physicist at the EPL. One deals with the remote viewing and handling of materials, two on colorimetry, including a "color difference slide rule," soil temperature studies, and a recruitment brochure and single issue of the Engineering Department newsletter (1988). Also included is a T-shirt celebrating the 45th anniversary of the EPL and a pewter plate commemorating its 50th anniversary.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Separated Material
Photographs and negatives from the Environmental Control Department's Air, Explosions, Noise, and Solid Waste Group were transferred to the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department.
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company Engineering Physics Laboratory historical files
- Author:
- Rainer Naus
- Date:
- 2014
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
