du PONT, Henry Algernon, 1838-1926

Eleutherian Mills Historical Library

Guide to Research Collections

Hagley Museum and Library
Greenville, DE
Papers: 1843-1926. 76 linear feet. Correspondence, military papers, Wilmington Northern Railroad Company papers, genealogical papers, and correspondence of Mary Pauline du Pont. Correspondence reflects career as soldier, scholar, businessman, and political leader. Letters dating from Senate years are concerned with patronage, military affairs, and the reaction to war in Europe. Also photographs and portraits.

Additional Papers: In Lammot du Pont papers, 1850-1884; Louise du Pont Crowninshield papers, 1896-1958; Francis Gurney du Pont papers, 1818-1947; Hudson Maxim papers, 1889-1925; Henry du Pont papers, 1822-1899; Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers, 1818-1892; Wilmington and Kennett Turnpike Company records, 1811-1921; Pierre Samuel du Pont papers,1880-1954; Henry S. McComb diary, 1880, microfilm; and Henry Francis du Pont collection of the Winterthur manuscripts, 1588-1955.


Historical Society of Delaware
Wilmington, DE
Papers: 1900-1919. 6 items. Also photographs.


Winterthur Museum
Winterthur, DE
Papers: 1846-1926. Winterthur estate papers and portrait. Finding aid.