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Archives of American Art
Interview with Henry F. Du Pont
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dupohenr
- Creators:
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Du Pont, Henry Francis, 1880-1969Phillips, Harlan B. (Harlan Buddington), 1920-1979
- Dates:
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1962 Apr. 11
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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48 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A transcript of an interview with Henry F. du Pont conducted 1962 Apr. 11 by Harlan Phillips
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) established the Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, Winterthur, Del., in 1951. He collected early-American furniture, decorative arts, rare books, and manuscripts. Du Pont was a horticulturist and cattle breeder, as well as the heir to the Du Pont family.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
Reproduction Note
Item is a transcript.
Existence and Location of Originals
Location of original tape unknown
Using the Collection
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