Sophie du Pont Ford letter to Greta du Pont Barksdale Brown
Creation: 1943 March 12Abstract
Sophie du Pont Ford (1871-1957) was the daughter of Victor du Pont (1828-1888) and Alice Hounsfield du Pont (1833-1904) and the wife of Bruce Ford (1873-1931). The letter indicates Ford is giving a lacquered Chinese-work box to her niece, Greta du Pont Barksdale Brown (1924-2014).
Dates
- Creation: 1943 March 12
Creator
- Ford, Sophie du Pont, 1871-1957 (Correspondent, Person)
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Biographical Note
Sophie du Pont Ford (1871-1957) was the daughter of Victor du Pont (1828-1888) and Alice Hounsfield du Pont (1833-1904). Victor du Pont was an attorney in Wilmington, Delaware, and was a son of Charles I. du Pont (1797-1869).
In 1904, she married Bruce Ford (1873-1931), vice president of Electric Storage Battery Company.
Ford helped unveil the Dupont Circle fountain in Washington, D.C., in 1921, which replaced a statue of her grandfather, Samuel Frances du Pont (1803-1865).
Upon her death, Ford left her home, "Boxwood," to the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania as a residence for the diocesan bishop.
Scope and Contents
Letter from Sophie du Pont Ford (1871-1957) to her niece, Greta du Pont Barksdale Brown (1924-2014). The letter mentions a lacquered Chinese-work box that Ford is giving to Brown.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Sophie du Pont Ford letter to Greta du Pont Barksdale Brown
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021: Ashley Williams
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
