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Gilbert Chinard Papers
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Chinard was a Franco-American scholar who was associated with the Institut Français de Washington from 1928 and was Pyne Professor of French at Princeton University, 1937-1950. His published work was on French literature and the history of Franco-American relations.
The collection consists primarily of correspondence and working papers of Gilbert Chinard. In addition, there is a significant amount of printed material and some correspondence relating to the Institut Français de Washington (D.C.). Included are correspondence of Gilbert Chinard and Jules A. Baisnee, two trustees of the Institut, printed volumes (in French) in its Historical Documents series of publications, and many other small works published by the Institut, often edited by Chinard, relating to Franco-American studies. Also present is an autograph manuscript of James Dunn Hufham's English translation of Les Français Sous Les Treize Etoiles (1775-1783) by Andre Lasseray.
The following sources were consulted during preparation of biographical note: the Institut Français de Washington website http://www.unc.edu/depts/institut/
Gift of Dr. Francis Pierre Chinard.
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This collection was processed in 2003 and updated in 2012. Finding aid written in 2003 and updated by Jill Baron in 2012.
Alyxandra Cullen, '09, contributed to the biographical note.
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- France -- Foreign relations -- United States -- 18th century
- France -- Foreign relations -- United States -- 19th century
- United States -- Civilization -- French influences. -- 18th century
- United States -- Civilization -- French influences. -- 19th century
- United States -- Foreign relations -- France. -- 18th century
- United States -- Foreign relations -- France. -- 19th century
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- French participation.
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- Manuscripts Division
- Finding Aid Date
- 2003
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Collection Inventory
Consists of the correspondence of the Institut Français, including Gilbert Chinard, Messmore Kendall, Charles Abell Murphey, and Geneviéve d'Houcourt, as well as others.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
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Consists of manuscripts for The French Under the Thirteen Stars, English translation by James Dunn Hufham of Andre Lasseray's Français sous le treize etoiles.
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Consists of photographs, clippings, programs, and other printed matter of the Institut Français.
Arranged by genre of material.
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Consists of membership cards and applications for the Institut Français.
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Consists mainly of correspondence and subject files. A good deal of material concentrates on World War II, including correspondence with soldiers (former students) and materials related to Chinard's involvement with the wartime organization "France Forever."
Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.
Physical Description13.0 linear feet
Correspondence is mainly academic and related to publishing concerns. Notable correspondents include Jacques Maritain, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Henri Peyre.
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Includes copy of "La revue socialiste" (February 20, 1880). Notable correspondents include the bookdealer Pierre Berès, Gustave Cohen and Alvin Johnson.
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Includes several copies of color comic "Fritz, Odile and Pioupiou" by Simone Bouglé, depicting the occupation of France.
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