- Additional Authors
- Barlow, Samuel L. M. (Samuel Latham Mitchill), 1826-1889.
- Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937.
- Howell, E. V.
- Stevens, Henry, Jr., 1819-1886.
- Vignaud, Henry, 1830-1922.
- Wright, James Osborne.
- Description
- 5 linear feet (8 boxes, 13 v.)
- Summary
- Collection contains manuscripts of Harrisse's writings, correspondence, photographs, and printed materials.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Photographs.
- Access (note)
- Additional Formats (note)
- Source (note)
- Stokes, I.N. Phelps; E.V. Howell; Celestino Bencomo; J.O. Wright
- Biography (note)
- Henry Harrisse (1829-1910) was a lawyer, bibliographer and historian who specialized in the American explorations of Columbus and others.
- Language (note)
- in French.
- is in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and some German.
- Processing Action (note)
- Call Number
- MssCol 1334
- OCLC
- NYPW93-A291
- Author
Harrisse, Henry, 1829-1910.
- Title
Henry Harrisse papers, 1853-1924.
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Additional Formats
Cartographical Memoranda Nouvelle France, Louisanne; available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
- Biography
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
Some manuscripts in French.
Correspondence is in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and some German.
- Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
Bibliographers.
Historians.
Lawyers.
- Added Author
Barlow, Samuel L. M. (Samuel Latham Mitchill), 1826-1889.
Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937.
Howell, E. V.
Stevens, Henry, Jr., 1819-1886.
Vignaud, Henry, 1830-1922.
Wright, James Osborne.
- Research Call Number
MssCol 1334