Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817) papers, 1775-1820
Part of collection: Pierre Samuel "P.S." du Pont acquisitions (LMSS-VIII)
Dates
- Creation: 1775-1820
Scope and Contents
The Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours papers include a copy of his essay on education in the United States entitled, "Sur l'éducation nationale dans les Etats-Unis d'Amérique." He wrote the essay at the suggestion of Thomas Jefferson during the summer of 1800. Jefferson received the essay for correction and translation, but the process was never completed.
Extent
From the Collection: 14 Linear Feet
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository