Overview
Letters, notes, documents, and other manuscripts of French historical figures as well as George Washington and William Makepeace Thackeray.
Dates
- Creation: 1481-1915
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in French and English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Consists of 62 items, including letters, notes, documents and other manuscripts (with typed transcripts) written mostly by famous French historical figures, especially royalty, such as Louis XVI. Also includes a few items from William Makepeace Thackeray and George Washington, including a letter from Washington to Sally Cary Fairfax.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
57M-73 (item 62), 57M-77 (item 61), 57M-215. Deposited by Susan D. Bliss, 9 East 68th Street, New York 21, New York; received: 1957-1958. Bequest, 1967.
- Title
- Bliss, Susan Dwight, collector. Susan Dwight Bliss autograph collection, 1481-1915: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01258
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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