Du Pont family
Family
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Louise du Pont Crowninshield papers
Collection
Accession: 0471
Abstract:
Louise du Pont Crowninshield (1877-1958) was an early leader in the field of historic preservation and a collector of antiques and hooked rugs. The collection includes her papers as well as those of her husband Francis Boardman Crowninshield, her mother, and other family members.
Dates:
1800-1958
P.S. du Pont letter to Louise du Pont Crowninshield
Collection
Accession: 0505
Abstract:
P.S. du Pont (1870-1954) and Louise du Pont Crowninshield (1877-1958) were second counsins and both had an interest in preservation. In the letter, du Pont suggests Eleutherian Mills and Hagley property be preserved as a historic site.
Dates:
1950 September 14