Guide for a collection formed by the late Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954) in connection with
his study of company and family history. It contains elements which were selected from both
company and family papers.
This document contains a transcription of a tabulation of the gunpowder produced by E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company between 1803 and 1856. It is broken into categories of where the gunpowder was made, its grade, and whether it was produced for...
Table of Contents: Dyes development, a national need; DuPont straight dynamite is now practically freeze-proof; Why dealers should handle one complete, specialized paint line; Fabrikoid scores 100%; Multiplying leather; Demolished without damage;...
Transcription of the handwritten accounts of explosions in the DuPont powder yards between 1815 and 1885. Original is handwritten by Francis Gurney du Pont between 1860 and 1885.
Transcriptions of outgoing correspondence from the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company to customers, sales agents, and other business associates. The letterbook covers a period from June 15, 1844 to August 26, 1844 [continued from April 22, 1844...
This accession contains the personal papers of Eugene du Pont, Jr., and the records of the Kinloch Gun Club, a private shooting club which he founded. It also contains a separate collection of correspondence between Alfred I. du Pont, vice...
Typed caption: "Home of Alexis I. du Pont, youngest son of E.I. du Pont de Nemours. Alexis I. du Pont was injured by an explosion in the Upper Hagley Works on Saturday afternoon Aug 22, 1857 and died the following morning, Sunday, Aug 23, 1857....
