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Louisa (Gerhard) du Pont papers, 1836-1899

 Sub-Series
Accession: WMSS-VIIIdentifier: WMSS-VII-II.-B.

Dates

  • Creation: 1836-1899

Scope and Contents

The Louisa Gerhard du Pont papers consist of correspondence, mostly outgoing, dating 1836, 1837, and from 1851 to 1899. Most of the letters were written to family members, including her son Henry A. du Pont, sister-in-law Sophie M. Du Pont, and daughter-in-law Pauline Foster du Pont. The letters contain news about the family, health, the children, clothing patterns, and servants. The incoming correspondence consists of letters from family members and friends.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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