Joanna Maria du Pont (later Dimmick) (1854-1901) papers, 1876-1877
Part of collection: Du Pont descendants' and allied families' papers (LMSS-IV)
Dates
- Creation: 1876-1877
Biographical Note
Joanna Maria du Pont (1854-1901), known as Minnie, was the youngest daughter of Alexis I. du Pont (1816-1857) and Joanna Smith du Pont (1815-1876). In 1876, she traveled to Europe with her mother, sister Frances du Pont Coleman (1838-1902), brother-in-law Leighton Coleman (1837-1907), and nephew Alexis Coleman (1864-1926). While in England, her mother died. In 1880, Minnie du Pont married Edward C. Dimmick (1843-1895); three of her four children survived to adulthood. Edward Dimmick had previously been married to Minnie du Pont’s sister, Irene Sophie du Pont (1845-1877).
Extent
From the Collection: 8 Linear Feet
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository