1900
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1900:
The company makes first successful cellulose-acetate rayon in the U.S.
1900:
Little forms a second partnership with William H. Walker, professor of applied chemistry at MIT. The new firm moves to 7 Exchange Place, Boston.

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1903:
The company, now at 93 Broad Street, Boston, weaves the first commercial textile fiber from cellulose acetate in the U.S.
1905:
MIT opens its Research Laboratory of Applied Chemistry with Dr. Walker in charge. Walker leaves the firm to assume full-time duties at MIT, and Little carries on alone.
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1909:
The firm becomes Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL).
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