Archives of American Art

Interview with Henry F. Du Pont

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.dupohenr
Creators:
Du Pont, Henry Francis, 1880-1969
Phillips, Harlan B. (Harlan Buddington), 1920-1979
Dates:
1962 Apr. 11
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
48 Pages
Transcript
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

Conditions Governing Use
Authorization to publish, quote or reproduce requires written permission from Head of Libraries at Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum.
Terms of Use
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Conditions Governing Access
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