DuPont Performance Elastomers, L.L.C., Historical Files on Neoprene
Date: 1934-2003
Collection Abstract:Collection of historical files about neoprene: The records consist of a mix of historical and contemporary documents assembled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of neoprene in 1981, enlarged to cover the 70th anniversary in 2001, and kept up with subsequent additions. The records include various internal documents on neoprene dating back to 1931, technical reports by and biographies and memoirs of the leading research chemists involved with the development of neoprene, official chronologies of neoprene research and production, samples of neoprene made in the Louisville Works in 1942, press kits and pamphlets issued to celebrate the anniversaries, and copies of magazines and newsletters containing articles marking the neoprene anniversaries. Of particular note is an illustrated report by Oliver M. Hayden on the parallel development of artificial rubber by I.G. Farben in Germany and Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., in Britain. The most recent documents focus on the medical uses of neoprene and other artificial rubbers.
Access: The collection is open for research. A finding aid (PDF) with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Accession Number: 2436
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information
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