"Impression of Wilmington as Seen by a Bewildered Philadelphian," drawn by WALLY, P.A.C. October 1930. This cartoon shows the city of Wilmington, Delaware, as it may appear to a non-Wilmingtonian -- every person is named DuPont, and every business...
Lammot du Pont's description of the explosion of three DuPont powder wagons in Wilmington, Delaware. This explosion occurred on 31 May 1854. Lammot du Pont's narrative includes a description of the scene just after the accident and possible...
Map of DuPont powder wagon explosion in Wilmington, Delaware drawn by Lammot du Pont. On the reverse side is a tally of chess games played by Lammot du Pont and "Charley."
Lammot du Pont's description of the explosion of three DuPont powder wagons in Wilmington, Delaware. This explosion occurred on 31 May 1854. Lammot du Pont's narrative includes a description of the scene just after the accident and possible causes...
Typed on back: "indentified by W.F. Raskob - 9/22/60. Left to right: Elwood Bartram, Secretary to the mayor. Dr. George W.K. Forrest, Mayor of Wilmington. Frank McHugh"
Typed caption: "Red Cross Committee Wilmington, Delaware, 1915. Top row - reading left to right: Col. Edmund Mitchell, Gen. Charles Bird, Mr. S. D. Townsend, Mr. A. A. Curtis, Mr. T. Coleman du Pont, Mr. Thomas F. Bayard, Mr. C. D. Garretson,...
Letter from the Wilmington Trapshooting Association to William du Pont regarding the latter's membership in the organization and enclosing his membership card.
Letter appealing to community members to maintain Christmas decorations in downtown Wilmington, Delaware despite the economic constraints caused by wartime conditions.
Bill of lading for wrapping paper and cordials from Anthony Girard in Alexandria to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in Wilmington, Dlaware, via Sloop Richards.
Includes elevations of public buildings and a view of Brandywine mills. Second striking from a copperplate owned by the Historical Society of Delaware.
