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Sub-series 2. Anniversaries Files, 1937-1987

 Sub-Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The BetzDearborn, Incorporated Records contain the corporate records of BetzDearborn, Incorporated. The collection's contents mainly document the history of BetzDearborn's two corporate ancestors: Betz Laboratories, Incorporated and Dearborn Chemical Company. The collection is arranged into the following six series:

From the Collection:
  1. Betz Laboratories, Incorporated Files
  2. Dearborn Chemical Company Files
  3. Audio-Visual Materials
  4. Oversized Materials
  5. Artifacts
  6. Photographic Materials

Dates

  • Creation: 1937-1987

Sub-series Description

Arranged chronologically by anniversary and alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains materials documenting several anniversaries celebrated by Dearborn Chemical Company. A large majority of the materials in this sub-series document Dearborn's 100th anniversary celebration. A small amount of materials regarding Dearborn's 50th, 75th, and 90th anniversaries are also found here.

The contents of the Anniversaries Files consist of a variety of materials. Correspondence, newspaper articles, congratulatory resolutions from government officials, and programs are found in this sub-series. Commemorative publications, newsletters, open house instructions, and two copies of James Ross' book A Century of Excellence are also present in this sub-series. Guest lists, notes, handouts, commemorative stickers, a commemorative folder, a Christmas card, and a couple of photographs are preserved here as well.

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

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