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Collection Overview

Collector:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
Title:
Greek Historical Documents
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/4j03cz70t
Dates:
1821-1873 (mostly 1821-1849)
Size:
0.4 linear feet, 1 box
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1
Language:
Greek, Modern

Abstract

This collection consists of over 82 Greek historical documents regarding the Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution of 1821, ranging from 1821 to 1873.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of over 82 Greek autograph documents and letters recording several historical events, campaigns and battles, Cabinet decisions and other announcements, as well instructions from ministers regarding payments of the salaries and other expenses of the soldiers ranging from 1821 to 1873. Most of the documents and letters are dated and signed by several ministers and important officials including Geōrgios Kountouriōtēs, Iōannēs Kōlettēs, Vassos Maurovouniōtēs, Kōnstantinos Mauromichalēs, Nikolaos Ponēropoulos, ̄Adam Doukas, Petros Mauromichalēs, the Μetropolitan Iosēph Androusēs, and Nikolaos Kriezōtēs.

Collection History

Acquisition:

AM2003-64

Custodial History

Given by Stefano Papageorgiou in appreciation of Dimitri Gondicas, and to express his gratitude for the two months he spent researching in the Special Collections as a Visiting Fellow of the Program in Hellenic Studies.

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

Folder Inventory added by Hilde Creager (2015) in 2012. Finding written by Kalliopi Balatsouka in July 2021.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Greek Historical Documents; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/4j03cz70t
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1