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Additional authors

1. Barlow, Samuel L. M. (Samuel Latham Mitchill), 1826-1889
2. Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937
3. Howell, E. V.
4. Stevens, Henry, Jr., 1819-1886
5. Vignaud, Henry, 1830-1922
6. Wright, James Osborne

Description

1. 5 linear feet (8 boxes, 13 v.)

Summary

1. Collection contains manuscripts of Harrisse's writings, correspondence, photographs, and printed materials. Writings include manuscripts and proofs of his historical works, essays and memorials. Correspondence consists of letters concerning Harrisse's research on Columbus, his legal practice, and his library and other bibliographic matters. Also, biographical materials, documents, notes, writings by others, photographs, and clippings.

Subject

1. Harrisse, Henry, 1829-1910.
2. Columbus, Christopher.
3. Hedrick, B. S.
4. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -- Faculty.
5. Law -- France.
6. America -- Bibliography.
7. America -- Discovery and exploration.

Genre/Form

1. Photographs.

Call number

1. MssCol 1334

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Additional formats (note)

1. available on microfilm;

Source (note)

1. Stokes, I.N. Phelps; E.V. Howell; Celestino Bencomo; J.O. Wright

Biography (note)

1. 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 (note)

1. in French.
2. is in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and some German.

Processing action (note)

1. Cataloged

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Additional formats

1. Cartographical Memoranda Nouvelle France, Louisanne; available on microfilm; New York Public Library.

Finding aids

1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections
2. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Bibliographers.
2. Historians.
3. Lawyers.