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Carol Litchfield collection on the history of salt
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Audiovisual Collections
Collection
Identifier: 2012-219
Abstract:
This collection includes ephemera, postcards, films, advertisements, photographs, documents and objects relating to the history of salt. The collection was assembled by Carol Litchfield (1936-2012), a biologist and biochemist with an interest in halophiles and salt history. These items document the history and development of salt manufacturing throughout the world. Historic and modern methods of salt harvesting are depicted from various areas around the world.
Additionally, this collection includes documentation of Carol’s personal research and participation in salt related conferences and programs.
Additionally, this collection includes documentation of Carol’s personal research and participation in salt related conferences and programs.
Dates:
1556-2012; Majority of material found within 1777-2012
Genevieve Pittner collection of roller skating rink stickers
Found in:
Audiovisual Collections
Collection
Identifier: 2012-213
Abstract:
Genevieve Pittner (1917-2007) of Monroe, Michigan, collected roller skating rink stickers between 1941 and 1942, amassing a large collection by exchanging stickers by mail with other collectors. This collection consists primarily of roller skating rink stickers during the World War II era. A large album contains most of the stickers in the collection; stickers are attached to album pages and arranged alphabetically by state.
Dates:
circa 1941-1948
Hazle Edens collection of du Pont family graphic materials
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Audiovisual Collections
Collection
Identifier: 1982-323
Abstract:
Henry du Pont (1812-1889) was the second son of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834) and senior partner of E.I du Pont de Nemours & Company from 1850 to 1889. The collection consists of materials relating to the descendants of Henry and Louisa Gerhard du Pont. Primarily, the collection consists of portraits and other photographs of their daughters Evelina, Ellen, Louisa, Sara, Victorine, Sophie and other family members.
Dates:
circa 1840-1940
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