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18th-century French Documents

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

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

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Call Number:
C0575
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 2 boxes
  • 0.8 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); 18th-century French Documents, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1700-1799 (inclusive)
Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
Form:
Legal documents -- 18th century.
Abstract:
Consists of approximately 100 miscellaneous eighteenth-century French documents.

The collection consists of approximately 100 miscellaneous 18th-century French documents. The bulk are engrossed copies of notarial documents (1770-1789) concerning land titles and rents in the parish of Saint Christophe, Tours. Many of the documents were prepared by François-Claude Bigot and François Solomon, public notaries in Tours. Also included is a record book of financial recepts and livestock lists (1815-1816). Also present is a document, signed by Louis XIV, in favor of Pierre Vaillant.

AM22017. The document in favor of Pierre Vaillant was a gift of John Douglas Gordon in 1966 (AM 18968).

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Folder Inventory added by Hilde Creager (2015) in 2012.

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Place

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Assorted Documents, 1700-1799. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Bound Volume, 1700-1800. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Note, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Document in Favor of Pierre Vaillant, Signed by Louis XIV, 1713 August 29-1714. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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