Fernando Palha collection of Portuguese historical autographs
Overview
Portuguese documents and autographs collected by Portuguese historian and public official Fernando Palha.
Dates
- Creation: 1523-1890
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)Contains Palha's collection of letters and documents from the 16th to the 19th century, signed by prominent figures in the history of Portugal, including members of Portuguese and other European royal families and political, cultural, and religious leaders. Portugal's kings, John III and John V, and sovereigns of Spain and France are among the individuals represented in the collection. Also contains correspondence, 1675-1687, of Luiz de Vasconcellos de Sousa, III conde de Castello Melhor; letters, 1864-1888, written to Palha and members of his family from prominent individuals in Portugal and other countries in Europe; and letters of Camilo Castelo Branco, discussing his life and writings. In addition to letters and documents, there are some manuscripts of poems and a few photographs.
Biographical / Historical
Palha was a Portuguese historian and public official.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
67M-172. Gift of John B. Stetson, Jr. from the library of Fernando Palha; received: 1928 December 3.
- Title
- Palha, Fernando, d.1897, collector. Fernando Palha collection of Portuguese historical autographs, 1523-1890: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01324
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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