E. Paul du Pont papers, 1887-1950 (bulk 1919-1950)

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E. Paul du Pont papers, 1887-1950 (bulk 1919-1950)

The collection is comprised of business records of Du Pont Motors, Inc., Indian Motorcycle Co., and Indu Corporation, as well as personal papers of E. Paul du Pont. Included are production cards arranged by chassis number for automobiles produced by Du Pont Motors.

7 linear ft.

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Du Pont, E. Paul (Eleuthère Paul), 1887-1950

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E. Paul du Pont established a motor works for building marine engines in Wilmington, Delaware just prior to America's entry into World War I. At the end of the war, the company began manufacturing automobiles. Elegant and graceful coachwork was the mark of Du Pont automobiles; over a twelve year period more than 600 Du Pont automobiles were produced. In 1930, E. Paul du Pont purchased the Indian Motorcycle. Indu Corporation was formed to handle the transfer of stock and funds and to act as a hol...

Indian Motorcycle Company

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Indu Corporation.

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Du Pont Motors, Inc.

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