Ferdinand Denis letters and manuscripts, 1847-1882

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Collection Overview

Creator:

Denis, Ferdinand (1798-1890)

Title:

Ferdinand Denis letters and manuscripts

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/5712mb56r

Dates:

1847-1882

Size:

1 box

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Box B-001314

Language:

French

Abstract: Consists of letters, manuscripts and notes dating from 1847 to 1882, from French historian, writer, and librarian at the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, Ferdinand Denis. Also included is one letter written to him. Many of the items concern Brazil, but there are also two chapters apparently intended for a book.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Consists of letters, manuscripts and notes, nearly all in the hand of the French historian, writer, and librarian at the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, Ferdinand Denis. Also included is one letter written to him. Many of the items concern Brazil, but there are also two chapters apparently intended for a book, one on the natural history of the Arabic world and the other on the present state of North America, the latter apparently discussing the effects of European settlements on the indigenous peoples. Description is based on dealer's description.

Arrangement

Items have been maintained in their original order, as received by the repository.

Collection Creator Biography:

Denis

Jean-Ferdinand Denis was born in Paris, France, on August 13, 1798, and was a traveler, historian, writer, and librarian at the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève in Paris. He went to South America in 1816, and had the opportunity to travel to Brazil, where he stayed until 1821. He published more than twenty books covering a large range of subjects, particularly concerning the history of Brazil, such as Le Brésil (1822) and Résumé de l'histoire littéraire du Brésil (1826). Denis died in Paris, on August 1, 1890.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Purchased from Antiquariaat FORUM BV, in 2019 (AM 2019-105).

Purchased in part with funds provided by the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS).

Appraisal

No materials were removed from the collection during 2019 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Armando Suárez in April 2019. Finding aid written by Armando Suárez in April 2019.

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