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Offered here is an exceptional and highly collectible piece of American industrial and World War I history: an original 1916 DuPont General Sales Convention Dinner program and menu, accompanied by a handwritten letter discussing DuPont's role in supplying powder to England during the First World War. This rare first-edition convention book contains original autographs from several prominent DuPont executives and associates, making it a remarkable artifact for collectors of Americana, industrial history, military history, and autograph memorabilia. Autographs include: Irénée du Pont Pierre S. du Pont Lammot du Pont Colonel E. J. Buckner H. M. Barksdale J. P. Laffey J. A. Haskell Also included is a handwritten letter from a family member of William Ramsay describing the DuPont Company's efforts to provide much-needed powder to England during World War I. The letter adds valuable historical context to this important period, when DuPont became one of the Allies' leading suppliers of explosives and smokeless powder. The 1916 convention took place during a pivotal moment in world history, just months before the United States entered World War I. While the event itself was a corporate sales convention, it occurred as DuPont was rapidly expanding production to meet growing international demand for military supplies, making this an intriguing snapshot of one of America's most influential industrial companies during the war era. Item Details: Original 1916 DuPont General Sales Convention Dinner program and menu Original hardcover first edition Original signatures as listed above Includes handwritten WWI-related letter Printed in the United States Language: English Condition: Good overall for its age with expected wear. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. This is an outstanding opportunity to own an authentic piece of DuPont history connected to one of the most significant periods in modern history. Items with multiple DuPont family autographs and accompanying historical correspondence are seldom offered for sale. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for additional photographs.