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TitleRepauno Dynamite Mixing House 1895c

Date Created1895

DescriptionIn 1880, the first charge of nitroglycerine was produced at the Repauno dynamite plant in Gibbstown, NJ.

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Date Created1950

DescriptionThe photo shows the U.S. Army collecting explosives by the South Amboy coal docks and railroad areas in the aftermath of the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleArmy men handling explosives

Date Created1950

DescriptionThe U.S. Army examines and collects explosives and ammunition parts from the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleLetter from U.S. Bureau of Mines to Edward F. Grimley requesting to revoke his status as a federal explosives licensing agent

Date Created1944-03-18

DescriptionDated from March 18, 1944, this letter is addressed to Edward F. Grimley, Assistant City Clerk, South Amboy, New Jersey, from F. R. Kanter, representing R. D. Leitch, Chief of the Explosives Control...

Time PeriodThe Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)

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TitleThe South Amboy Port Explosion, South Amboy, N.J., May 19, 1950

Date Issued1950

DescriptionThis report details the events and conditions that led to the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950, the resulting destruction and loss of life in the South Amboy and Perth Amboy area, and...

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleAffidavit from John P. McGuire to the United States of America and the United States Coast Guard, “In the matter of the destruction of the Steam Lighter KENNETH HEALING and others at South Amboy, N.J. on May 19, 1950.”

Date Created1950-06-06

DescriptionThe investigation regarding the South Amboy powder pier explosion included a dispute regarding the City of South Amboy’s laws regarding explosives, dynamite, and munitions. Dated to June 6, 1950,...

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)