Nemours Papers, 1831/1947, bulk 1915/1935

Scope and content:

The bulk of this series dates from 1915-1935 and reflects the business, financial, and family affairs of Alfred I. duPont. In addition, the papers include some records about duPont's second wife, Alicia Bradford Maddox duPont and his third wife, Jessie Ball duPont.

The series includes personal and business correspondence, legal documents primarily relating to several lawsuits in which Alfred was involved, business and financial records, printed materials, and photographs. Subjects include family matters such as Alfred's guardianship of Alicia Amory Maddox and mining.

Language:
English
Processing information:

The Nemours papers consist of manuscripts which were maintained at the family estate in Wilmington, Delaware. At some point, they were shipped to the offices of the Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable and Educational Fund in Jacksonville, Florida. As designated by Jessie Ball duPont in her will, these papers were donated to Washington and Lee University, along with the other duPont family papers located in Jacksonville. Because of their distinct provenance it was decided by History Associates Incorporated (hired to process the whole collection) to process them as their own series.

Arrangement:

The series was arranged into the following sub-series: Correspondence, Business and Financial Records, Legal Records, General, Printed Material, and Photographs.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Parent terms of access:
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

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