Reminiscences of William Winder Laird, 1974

Scope and Contents

Pierre Du Pont's designs and reactions for Longwood Gardens: fountain design, plans, Italian garden, fondness for certain plants; relationships with employees: care, personal involvement, educational scholarships; the Du Pont humor; relationships with Du Pont, employees, public

Subjects

• Cornwell, Sophy, interviewer.
• Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954.
• Gardens--Pennsylvania.
• Interviews.
• Laird, W. W. (William Winder), 1910-1989--Interviews.
• Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, Pa.)
• Oral histories (literary works)