Stories From The Stacks

Rachel Lance discusses her use of Lammot du Pont's notes on black powder explosions and how they may relate to her broader research on the sinking of the H.L. Hunley. Rachel Lance is a Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering at Duke University. Stories from the Stacks is an ongoing program from the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society featuring interviews with researchers who share the excitement of discovering the rich and varied historical materials in the Hagley Library’s collections. Listen to additional episodes at www.hagley.org/storiesfromthestacks.