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Start Over Collection duPont family papers, 1767/1982 Date range 1918

Correspondence, 1889/1970

The bulk of this sub-series consists of Jessie Ball duPont's correspondence after her married to Alfred in 1921. Earlier correspondence is primarily with her father, Thomas Ball, and her siblings and reflect her life and professional activities in California. Documents dating from 1921-1970 include both personal and business correspondence and, broadly speaking, address the topics of charity, education, gifts, and the affairs of friends and family members.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
  2. duPont family papers, 1767/1982
  3. Jessie Ball duPont papers, 1767/1982, bulk 1921/1970

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