Philanthropist
William du Pont, Jr. supported various philanthropic activities throughout the Delaware Valley. During World War II, du Pont supported local Red Cross fund drives such as a 1942 Horse Show held as an event for war relief efforts. In addition to the war relief effort, du Pont was a benefactor of various local hospitals and youth organizations such as the Wilmington Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Links to related images and documents
Chester County Hospital Pony Show Advertisement Card, ca. 1941
Correspondence, American Red Cross to William du Pont, Jr., 1942
Correspondence, Wilmington Community Christmas Committee to William du Pont, Jr., 1942