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Arthur MacLeod paper on Barksdale Works

Creation: 1986
 Collection
Accession: 1935

Abstract

Arthur H. MacLeod (1914-2003) was an employee of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Entitled "Washburn and Wilmington: a tale of two cities," the item is a paper read by MacLeod before the Washburn Historical Society, which covers the history of the Barksdale Works of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company in Washburn, Wisconsin, from its construction in 1904 to its abandonment in 1971.

Dates

  • Creation: 1986

Extent

1 item(s)

Biographical Note

Arthur H. MacLeod (1914-2003) was an employee of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. He was born in Washburn, Wisconsin, and attended Kenyon College and the University of Wisconsin. For a time, he worked for the Remington Arms Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Scope and Contents

Entitled "Washburn and Wilmington: a tale of two cities," the item is a paper read by MacLeod before the Washburn Historical Society, which covers the history of the Barksdale Works of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company in Washburn, Wisconsin, from its construction in 1904 to its abandonment in 1971.

Access Restrictions

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

Use Restrictions

Hagley Museum and Library is the copyright holder. 

Language of Materials

English

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Arthur MacLeod paper on Barksdale Works
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2022: Angela Schad

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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