This month I drafted a Designers & Dragons article on The Armory, best-known perhaps for their paint, but a general accessory manufacturer and distributor that formed the foundation of Alliance.
At about 5500 words, I'm pretty happy with my first draft, even though it's light on direct interviews. It'll be in Designers & Dragons: The Lost Histories I.
But, let me know if you have some direct knowledge of The Armory. I'd love to get any anecdotes or send you a draft for comment.