Source Collection
This digital collection comprises selected materials from the following archival collection at David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library:
Washington Duke papers 1764-1987, bulk 1880-1905
Collection #RL.00334 | 2.6 Linear Feet (Six boxes, one oversize folder, and three volumes.)
ABSTRACT
This artificial collection primarily documents Washington Duke's financial and philanthropic interests after his retirement from the tobacco industry in 1880 through his correspondence and bound volumes. An additional ledger and account book date from his family's move to downtown Durham in 1874, before the founding of W. Duke, Sons and Company. There is a small amount of legal documents and personal papers, including clippings, genealogical records, and photographic prints.
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