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Henry Harrisse papers

Title
Henry Harrisse papers, 1853-1924.
Author
Harrisse, Henry, 1829-1910.
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Additional Authors
  • Barlow, Samuel L. M. (Samuel Latham Mitchill), 1826-1889.
  • Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937.
  • Howell, E. V.
  • Stevens, Henry, Jr., 1819-1886.
  • Vignaud, Henry, 1830-1922.
  • Wright, James Osborne.
Description
5 linear feet (8 boxes, 13 v.)
Summary
Collection contains manuscripts of Harrisse's writings, correspondence, photographs, and printed materials.
Subject
  • Harrisse, Henry, 1829-1910
  • Columbus, Christopher
  • Hedrick, B. S
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill > Faculty
  • Law > France
  • America > Bibliography
  • America > Discovery and exploration
Genre/Form
Photographs.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Additional Formats (note)
  • available on microfilm;
Source (note)
  • Stokes, I.N. Phelps; E.V. Howell; Celestino Bencomo; J.O. Wright
Biography (note)
  • Henry Harrisse (1829-1910) was a lawyer, bibliographer and historian who specialized in the American explorations of Columbus and others.
Language (note)
  • in French.
  • is in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and some German.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 1334
OCLC
NYPW93-A291
Author
Harrisse, Henry, 1829-1910.
Title
Henry Harrisse papers, 1853-1924.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Additional Formats
Cartographical Memoranda Nouvelle France, Louisanne; available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
Biography
Henry Harrisse (1829-1910) was a lawyer, bibliographer and historian who specialized in the American explorations of Columbus and others. He was born in Paris but studied and worked as a lawyer in the U.S. He returned to Paris in 1869 where he set up a law practice representing American clients, continued his scholarly work, and joined French literary circles. His works included many books, pamphlets, articles, and bibliographies on explorations in America.
Language
Some manuscripts in French.
Correspondence is in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and some German.
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Occupation
Bibliographers.
Historians.
Lawyers.
Added Author
Barlow, Samuel L. M. (Samuel Latham Mitchill), 1826-1889.
Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937.
Howell, E. V.
Stevens, Henry, Jr., 1819-1886.
Vignaud, Henry, 1830-1922.
Wright, James Osborne.
Research Call Number
MssCol 1334
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