Business, 1903 - 1935
Scope and Contents
Business records document the early days of the duPont Powder Company at the turn of the century to its breakup in 1915. Included is correspondence between Alfred, his cousin,Frank Cazenove Jones, and his brother, Maurice duPont. The details of the duPont family lawsuit are covered, including the reports of lawyers and private detectives. Banking ventures, the Nemours Trading Co., a variety of business and real estate ventures, and Alfred's 1912 activities in Paris are included.
Dates
- Creation: 1903 - 1935
Creator
- From the Collection: Du Pont, Alfred I. (Alfred Irénée), 1864-1935 (Person)
- From the Collection: Du Pont, Jessie Ball, 1884-1970 (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: x Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository