Letter in forming Charles I. du Pont, Thomas Stirling, George Brattan, Isaac Ford, and Robert Miller of their election as honorary members of the "Brandywine Home Guards." The Brandywine Home Guards were two militia companies that later became...
Typed caption:"Can't wait: After waiting for hours to buy nylons after they went on sale post World War II, this young woman couldn't wait to get home to put them on."
Traditionally cited as du Pont's first home on Hagley property. Interior view of room furnished with early 19th century furnishings. Written captions: "First floor of a stone structure on the site of the log house on the Brandywine near...
Traditionally cited as du Pont's first home on Hagley property. Exterior view of house. Written caption: "First home of Eleuthere Irenee du Pont, 1802."
Family group poses near house. Written captions: "House in the area of Henry Clay Village (Blacksmith Hill). Seitz home on Hagley Road. Home on site of Shields Home. Seitz sisters are in group: L to R: 7th: Pauline Seitz (rear). 8th: Florence...
Typed on front of photograph: "This house was built by John Gregg [1668/1738] in 1694. This house originally had two stories and the roof sloped back one way against the rocks. He afterwards added another story. Page 362 of 'My Business Career'...
Handwritten on back: "General Motors Corp. incorporation with Fisher Body Corp. Cleveland, home of Fred Fisher. Group on terrace, P. S. du Pont, 2nd from left."
Handwritten on back: "Mr. du Pont: This is our little home. All the flowers were planted Sept. 6th 1941 - The lawn is Dihondras and it is really all filled in now. Flowers blooming along this side of the road are creeping geraniums, [words...
Table of Contents: Abililty and adaptability; Movies with stereoscopic values shown on full-stage screen; Harmonized rooms for homes; Beautiful, efficient refrigerators; Here they come; Dynamite at school; Off for the Mediterranean; Selling the...
Charitable organizations; Charity; Children; Fund raising;
Letters from Amelia F. Taylor, Superintendent of the Home Mission Inc. to William du Pont Jr., in regards to a fundraising drive for the mission's Fresh Air Fund and a thank you for du Pont's contribution.
Military organizations; Clothing & dress; Military officers
Resolution of thanks from Company A, 1st Regiment Delaware Volunteers to Captain Febeker, Company A, 1st Regiment Home Guards, for a donation of gloves. A letter from E. Y. Watson, Captain of Company A, 1st Delaware Volunteers, is included. Both...
Parades & processions; Soldiers; Military organizations; Military officers
Letter from R. Emmet Robinson informing du Pont of a torch light procession that was being organized to welcome home the 4th Regiment of Delaware Volunteer Infantry. According to Robinson, the procession was also intended to affect an upcoming...
The 19,500 seat Spectrum (center is flanked by 102,000 seat John F. Kennedy Stadium (left) and 66,000 seat Veterans Stadium in South Philadelphia. The Spectrum is the home of the NHL Flyers and the NBA 76ers and the site of concerts, wrestling,...