Documents, 1827-1850
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection include John James DuFour’s daybook of expenses and travel notes (1796–1826), and his instructions and reports for his work in America (1796–1804); maps of the Swiss colony and Vevay (1802–1836); and 1810 description of New Switzerland; John Francis DuFour’s correspondence and appointments to public office; a 1917 transcript of David DuFour’s account of his 1801 voyage from Switzerland to America; and articles by Perret DuFour (1807–1884) on the early history of Switzerland County and the DuFour Family (1869, 1876). A number of the documents were published in Perret DuFour: The Swiss Settlement of Switzerland County (Indiana Historical Commission, 1925).
There are also oversize papers, including an 1803 contract in French, John Francis Dufour's 1810 deputy postmaster appointment certificate, an 1819 indenture, an undated hand-drawn plat map, and an undated poem titled, "Toasts and Sentiments" (OBD043).
There are also oversize papers, including an 1803 contract in French, John Francis Dufour's 1810 deputy postmaster appointment certificate, an 1819 indenture, an undated hand-drawn plat map, and an undated poem titled, "Toasts and Sentiments" (OBD043).
Dates
- 1762-1893
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in French and Engllish
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.4 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 extra-large oversize folder)
Creator
- From the Collection: Dufour family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
