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Francis De Haes Janvier Family Papers

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Janvier, Francis De Haes, 1817-1885

Francis De Haes Janvier was a Philadelphia businessman and poet. His poem "God save our President" (1857) was set to music by George Felix Benkert and performed at the inaugurations of Presidents Lincoln, Grant, and Hayes.

Includes correspondence, writings, and personal papers of Francis De Haes Janvier as well as material created or collected by other members of the Janvier family. The collection includes drafts and manuscript copies of Janvier's poetry and prose writings.

Arranged into Correspondence, Writings, Personal Papers, Family Papers, Photographs and Artwork, and Miscellaneous.

Purchased from Bonham and Butterfields in 2011 (AM2011-79).

This collection was processed by Regine Heberlein in 2011. Finding aid written by Regine Heberlein in 2011.

.5 linear feet of duplicate or extraneous pamphlets and sheet music were transferred to the Rare Book collections, including the following: The Faithful Choice: A Discourse, New York: John A. Gray, 1858; A Year With Jesus (The Blakeslee Graded Lesson Series Vol. III No. 3), The Bible Study Publishing Co. (2 copies); A Year With Jesus (The Blakeslee Graded Lesson Series Vol. III No. 35), The Bible Study Publishing Co., 1893; Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the First General Assembly of the Re-united Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia: G.S. Harris, 1870 (3 copies); Gg. Lang sel. Erben Oberammergau (Bavaria), Diessen: Jos. C. Huber, [1910]; Opinions Concerning the Bible Law of Marriage By One of the People (advertisement), Philadelphia: Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger; An Appeal to the American Congress: The Bible Law of Marriage Against Mormonism; An Appeal to the Reverend Clergymen of the United States on Behalf of the Pimal Law of God for Mankind, Philadelphia: Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1873 (2 copies); Reply of the Commissioners for the Erection of the Public Buildings, to the Request of Hon. Samuel G. King, Philadelphia: Printed for the Commissioners, 1883; Opinion of William Rawle, to the Common Council of the City of Philadelphia, May 28, 1799, Printed for the Commissioners for the Erection of the Public Buildings, 1882; Reports of Committee on Fitting Up and Furnishing Rooms of Progress Made since the Reports of July 3, 1889, Philadelphia: Printed for the Commissioners, 1891; Lippincott's Magazine Vol. XIX No. 111 (March 1877); The Knickerbocker Vol. 53 (December, 1858); Carey, H.C., The International Copyright Question Considered, Philadelphia: Henry Carey Baird, 1872; Tyng, Dudley, A Sermon Preached in the Church of the Convenant, Philadelphia, July 5, 1867, Philadelphia: Parry and McMillan, 1857; The Story of the Meeting House Built at Salem in 1634-5, Salem, Mass.: The Salem Press, 1897; Souvenir Guide Book of Harvard and its Historical Vicinity, Cambridge, Mass: F.A. Olsson, 1895; J.W. Elliott, A Second Set of Sixty Voluntaries Arranged for the Harmonium, London & New York: Novello, Ewer and Co; Charles Henning, Practical Instruction for the Violin, Boston: Ditson, 1864; Samuel Jackson, Wedding March from Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn, Arranged for the Organ, New York: Schirmer; Julius André, Celebrated Andantes & Adagios for the Organ from the Works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Vol. II, Boston: Arthur P. Schmidt; Iungerich, Edward C., Sentimental Angel Waltz, Philadelphia: Stayman & Brothers, 1850; The Shepherd's Evening Song, White, Smith & Co, 1874; Henry Smart, Original Compositions for the Organ, London & New York: Novellow, Ewer & Co; James Montgomery, Prayers, G.to Guidi.

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2011
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

Scope and Contents

Consists of family and business correspondence received by Francis Janvier. Also includes drafts and clean copies of his outgoing correspondence.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Physical Description

1 box

Anthony, C.H., 1864-1880. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Avery, Robert, 1869. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Baker, B.J.-Blake, J.B., 1847-1879. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Boker, G.H., 1870-1881. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Bourns, L.S., 1867-1869. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Bradman, N.E.-Brainard, Lillian, 1860-1880. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Breckinridge, John C.-Burns, Francis, 1860-1869. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cameron, Simon-Chamberlin, Ellen P, 1862-1868. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Claghorn, J.L.-Cunningham, John S, 1862-1881. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Dallas, George M.-Ditson, J.E., 1861-1879. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Eck, J.-Grant, 1862-1883. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Hale, Sarah Josepha, 1859-1873. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Hallowell, James S.-Haskell, Daniel, 1862-1869. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Hayne, Paul H.-Hunter, W, 1861-1879. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Janvier, Albert-Landsburg, W, 1835-1868. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Ledlie-Longfellow, Henry, 1861-1874. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Mack, D.A.-McClellan, B, 1862-1879. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

McClure, C, 1862-1870. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Meade, George S.-Miller, M.S., 1862-1866. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Morrill, Justin S.-Morten, O.P., 1863-1881. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Murdoch, James, 1860-1881. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Myer, Leonard-Perkins, Sam, 1858-1884. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Phelps, Alma-Price, J.A., 1864-1880. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Read, J.Buchanan and Harriett D, 1838-1866. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Roach, R.J.-Stewart, George H, 1850-1883. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Sunderland, B, 1883-1884. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Tate, John-Tuckerman, Henry, 1847-1869. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Vettrake, Henry-Wyeth, Douglas, 1855-1883. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Scope and Contents

Includes drafts, clean copies, and print copies of Francis Janvier's works.

Arrangement

Arranged by type of material. Poems are arranged alphabetically by title or first line.

Physical Description

3 boxes

Physical Description

1 box

Tributes and Valentines, 1843-1882. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Abraham Lincoln, 1868. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Adieu-The Aspen, 1852-1866. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Be all thy life-Burns, 1859-1882. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The Cherokee-A Friendship Flower, 1841-1883. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Gettysburg-Hymn for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, 1842-1883. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

I cannot forget thee-Love, 1845-1884. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Maiden of the azure eye-Mystified by Faith, 1848-1871. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The New Found Rat-Rome, 1840-1873. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The Sentinel-The Skeleton Monk, 1857-1862. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The Soldier's Prayer-Sweet Summer, 1842-1870. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

There Francy's-The Voyage of Life, 1847-1866. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Welcome-Would I could, 1840-1879. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Notes, 1840-1880. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Editorials and Newspaper Notices, 1862-1880. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Literature and Art Reviews, 1854-1868. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Obituaries and Biographical Texts, 1858-1883. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Historical Sketches, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Printed Works and Clippings, 1852-1884. 7 folders.
Physical Description

7 folders

Printed Works and Clippings, 1858-1887. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Scope and Contents

Includes personal documents of Francis Janvier, including programs and receipts relating to the performance and publication of his works, application materials for administrative positions in Philadelphia and Washington, and invitations to events and tickets of attractions.

Arrangement

Arranged by type of material.

Physical Description

1 box

Accounts and Receipts, 1860-1883. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Applications and References, 1859-1868. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Invitations and Tickets, 1858-1880. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Programs, 1860-1880. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Scope and Contents

Consists of material relating to the Janvier family, including one folder of genealogical papers documenting the history of the Janvier and Simes families and correspondence and documents pertaining to members of the Janvier family.

Arrangement

Arranged by family member.

Physical Description

3 boxes

Estate Sale Auction Catalogs, 1885. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

(2 catalogs from M. Thomas & Sons Auctioneers, Philadelphia.)

Physical Description

1 box

Genealogical Papers, 1839-1916. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Janvier, Charles Albert, Poetry, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Janvier, Louise, Correspondence, 1885-1922. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Janvier, Louise, Passport, 1911. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Janvier, William, Correspondence, 1835. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Janvier, George William, Painting of a Vulture, 1800. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

World Columbian Exposition Map and Tickets, 1893. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Scope and Contents

Consists of portraits, prints, and drawings collected by the Janvier family.

Arrangement

Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.

Physical Description

1 box

Photographs and Artwork, 1834-1865. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Arrangement

Grouped into Fragments and Unidentified Correspondence, Reference Material, and Material Collected by the Janvier Family.

Scope and Contents

Consists of fragments and unidentified material contained in the collection, print and manuscript copies of texts filed by the Janvier family for reference purposes, and other material collected by the Janvier family, including cartes de visite of prominent persons, images of hotels, and autographs. The autographs are mostly of Francis Janvier and were likely clipped from documents filed in the folder of Fragments and Unidentified Correspondence.

Physical Description

1 box

Fragments and Unidentified Correpondence, 1858-1884. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Reference Material, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Material Collected by the Janvier Family, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Print, Suggest