E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Records
Date: 1782-1902, bulk 1802-1845
Collection Abstract: The black powder manufacturing company of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. was founded as a family partnership in 1802. This collection of early correspondence and financial records describes the first four decades of the company's history, including the building of the mills, recruitment of labor, and early sales strategies.
Collection Size: 27 linear feet
Access: The collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Accession number: Longwood Manuscripts, Group 5
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information
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