Language: French / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Dana Richardson collection of Constant Vauclain material, 1898-2008 (inclusive) 1930-2000 (bulk)

Extent:: 5 linear feet (8 boxes)
Abstract:: The Dana Richardson collection of Constant Vauclain material contains sheet music, audio cassettes, essays, notes and analysis of music, correspondence, newspaper clippings, event programs, photographs, poetry and lyrics. Andre Constant Vauclain (1908-2003) was a composer and professor of music who developed a new system of composition that he called, "syntonality." Dana Dimitri Richardson (1953-), is a composer and music theorist who studied under Constant Vauclain from 1971 to 1976.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Miscellaneous European Documents Collection, 1500-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes and 2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of miscellaneous documents and manuscripts from European and North African countries about politlcal, religious, or colonial matters between the 16th and 19th century. The countries include England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Ireland, and Poland.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Achille François Bazaine Correspondence, 1862-1866 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.25 linear feet
Abstract:: A collection of 74 letters and documents, 1862-1866, concerning the efforts of the French to establish and maintain an empire in Mexico under the rule of the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian (1832-1867). Almost all the letters were sent to General Achille François Bazaine.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Ferdinand Denis letters and manuscripts, 1847-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of letters, manuscripts and notes dating from 1847 to 1882, from French historian, writer, and librarian at the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, Ferdinand Denis. Also included is one letter written to him. Many of the items concern Brazil, but there are also two chapters apparently intended for a book.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Charles-Antoine Chancerel Manuscripts on Oidapa, 1888-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of manuscript grammar books and a dictionary documenting an artificial language called Oidapa (Oïdapa, Oīdapa) that was invented by French civil engineer Charles-Antoine Chancerel in the late 19th century.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Stuart Merrill Collection, 1895-1915 (inclusive) 1900-1911 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of letters and a poetry manuscript of the American poet, translator and bohemian Stuart Merrill (1863-1915).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Reynaldo Hahn Letters and Manuscripts, 1898-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of letters and other materials of the Venezuelan-born French composer Reynaldo Hahn.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Arnold Guyot Collection, 1829-1928 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 1.93 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence, documents, and related material by and about Arnold Guyot, the Swiss-born American geologist, geographer, and educator whose extensive meteorological observations led to the founding of the U.S. Weather Bureau.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Francis Vielé-Griffin Collection, 1875-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Contains manuscripts and miscellany, but the bulk of the collection consists of family and literary correspondence of the American-born French poet Francis Vielé-Griffin.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Sebah & Joaillier Photographs Collection, 1880-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Sebah & Joaillier Photographs Collection consists entirely of 19th-century photographs of Constantinople and the surrounding area.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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