Evelina (du Pont) Bidermann and her husband, James Antoine Bidermann, papers, 1796-1872
Part of collection: E.I. du Pont's daughters' papers (WMSS-VI)
Dates
- Creation: 1796-1872
Biographical Note
Evelina Gabrielle du Pont Bidermann was born in Paris and came to the United States in 1800. She attended the female seminary of Madame Rivardi in Philadelphia from 1807 to 1811 with her elder sister, Victorine du Pont Bauduy. In 1816, she married James Antoine Bidermann (1790-1865), one of her father's business associates. They had one child, James Irénée Bidermann (1817-1890). She and her husband traveled to France from 1827 to 1828 and 1837 to 1839.
Scope and Contents
Evelina du Pont Bidermann's papers consist primarily of outgoing correspondence to parents and sisters regarding family news, health, descriptions of fabrics and clothing, and the "servant problem." Incoming letters are primarily from Bidermann family members and female friends. Additional papers include copies of prayers and meditations, report cards from Madame Rivardi's school, medical records, and a poem by Evelina on the Battle of Lake Erie with a watercolor of Oliver Hazard Perry.
James Antoine Bidermann's papers consist of outgoing and incoming correspondence, letters of introduction from the Marquis de La Fayette, and property and estate papers.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Bauduy, Victorine du Pont, 1792-1861 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bidermann, Evelina du Pont, 1796-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Smith, Eleuthera du Pont, 1806-1876 (Person)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
