Emile F. du Pont papers
Creation: 1946-1974Abstract
Emile F. du Pont (1898-1974) was director of the Employee Relations Department for DuPont Company beginning in 1945. His papers largely consist of speeches he gave, most of which were given to DuPont employees, on the history of the company. There are also files related to his role in the National Safety Council and production of "The Du Pont Story" film.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1974
Extent
1.75 Linear Feet
Biographical Note
Emile Francis du Pont (1898-1974) was director of the Employee Relations Department for DuPont Company beginning in 1945 and great-great-grandson of E.I. du Pont (1771-1834), the company's founder. He was born on May 20, 1898, and was educated at the United States Naval Academy and Yale University. In 1923, he joined the operating department of the DuPont Rayon Company (Buffalo, New York). Two years later, he became assistant plant manager of the Cellophane Division (Richmond, Virginia). From 1934 to 1941, du Pont was director of production for the Nylon Division, including being the first manager of the company's initial nylon plant in Seaford, Delaware. In 1945, he became director of the Employee Relations Department. Emile du Pont also served on the Du Pont Company's Executive and Finance Committees from 1944 until his death on December 5, 1974.
Scope and Contents
Emile F. du Pont's (1898-1974) papers reflect his position as DuPont's Director of Employee Relations. The bulk of the files deal with du Pont's official speeches, most of which were given to managers and employees of the many DuPont plants and to local trade and civic groups. The files contain drafts of the speeches themselves, correspondence regarding the arrangments, and copies of programs and other brochures. The talks deal with the history of the DuPont Company, its current activities and performance, and particularly with industrial relations and safety issues.
Smaller files document du Pont's role in the National Safety Council and as a stockholder and director of the DuPont Company. The latter file includes a copy of Judge Metzman's 1967 decision in the suit brought by a group of General Motors stockholders against General Motors and the Du Pont Company. There is also considerable information on the preparation of "The Du Pont Story," a feature film released in 1951, including a draft of the screenplay.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Literary rights retained by the donor.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Emile F. du Pont papers
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021: Ashley Williams
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
