Sub-series 2. Dearborn Chemical Company Photographs, circa 1894-1989, undated
Scope and Content
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:
- Betz Laboratories, Incorporated Files
- Dearborn Chemical Company Files
- Audio-Visual Materials
- Oversized Materials
- Artifacts
- Photographic Materials
Dates
- Creation: circa 1894-1989, undated
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains Dearborn Chemical Company's photograph collection. A large majority of the images in this sub-series were created by Dearborn Chemical Company. A small number of images created by Dearborn Drug and Chemical Works are also preserved here. Many of the images in this sub-series were used for employee and public relations purposes.
The images in the Dearborn Chemical Company Photographs concern a variety of subjects. A majority of the images in this sub-series are of Dearborn staff and facilities. A noticeable number of images of Dearborn products, executives, and company functions are also found in this sub-series. Small numbers of images concerning other miscellaneous subjects, including buildings named for Dearborn executives, Dearborn promotional items, and an instrument manufactured by a competitor are also preserved here.
Photographs of various sizes make up the bulk of the materials in this sub-series. A photo reproduction, a color slide, and a black and white photo negative are also found in this sub-series. A very small amount of accompanying materials, including a few notes and a letter, are preserved here as well.
Note – Item level cataloging may be available, consult Image Archives.
Repository Details
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