Federal Dyestuff and Chemical Corporation Photographs, c. 1917
KC Manuscript Collection 181
ABSTRACT:
The Federal Dyestuff and Chemical Corporation Photographs consists of two images showing the plant in Kingsport, Tennessee. The corporation was incorporated on 4 October 1915. In 1918, the company was sold and renamed Union Dye and Chemical Corporation. The business did not fare well following World War I and went bankrupt in 1921. The plant was located near the current intersection of Lincoln Street and North Wilcox Drive.
RESTRICTIONS:
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
COLLECTION CITATION:
This collection should be cited as:
Federal Dyestuff and Chemical Corporation Photographs, c.1917. KC Manuscript Collection 181, Archives of the City of Kingsport, Tennessee.
ACQUISITION:
Betty Shearer donated this collection.
PROCESSED BY:
Brian Wilson processed the collection in 2004. Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid in December 2006. Brianne Johnson revised the finding aid in May 2008.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:
Federal Dyestuff and Chemical Corporation (Kingsport, Tenn.)
Kingsport (Tenn.)–Industries.
Photograph collections–Tennessee–Kingsport
Union Dye and Chemical Corporation (Kingsport, Tenn.).