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Greenough, C. R. compiler. Académie française autograph album: Guide.

Houghton Library, Harvard College Library

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Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
Location: f
Call No.: MS Fr 218
Creator: Greenough, C.R., compiler.
Title: Académie française autograph album,
Date(s): 1722-1891.
Quantity: 1 v. (.1 linear ft.)
Abstract: Autographs of members of the French Academy, Paris.

Acquisition Information:

*45M-576

Gift of John W. Lowes of the Académie française; received: 1945 Dec.

Historical Note

Recognized by Cardinal Richelieu in 1635 as a literary organization of 40 members, the French Academy attempts to govern French literary efforts, grammar, orthography, and rhethoric.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by name.

Scope and Content

Contains autograph letters and cartes-de-visite of members of the Académie française. The collection was compiled by C. R. Greenough and contains personal letters and correspondence of the members of l'Académie française from 1650-1891. The correspondence largely involves personal meetings, candidacy for election, literary reviews, and orthographic discussions. There are comments on essays and books that were written by and traded amongst members. Some correspondence originates from the Ministre de l'Intérior, the Ministre de l'Instruction Publique, the Université de France, and the Grande-Chancellerie de la Légion d'Honneur.

Container List

(1) About, Edmond, 1828-1885. A.L.s. (Edmond About) to mon cher ami[?]; n.p., n.d. [1]p.

(2) About, Edmond, 1828-1885. Autographed carte de visite signed (E A) to Marx; [Paris?] n.d.

(3) Barante, Amable Guillaume Prosper Brugière, baron de, 1782-1866. A.L.s. (Barante) to Bussoui L. Goupil & Cie; Paris, 18 Jul 1818. folder ([1]p.)
Addressed on p.[4]

(4) Chaptal de Chanteloup, Jean Antoine, comte, 1756-1832. A.L.s. (Chaptal?) to Citoyen Gavoty [Gavoty de Berthe, Jean François?]; Paris, 17 Missidor an 10 de la Republique francaise [6 Jul 1802] folder 1l.
Addressed on p.[4]

(5) Blanc, Charles, 1813-1882. A.L.s. (Charles Blanc) to [?]; Paris, 12 Dec 1857. [1]p.

(6) Berryer, Pierre Antoine, 1790-1868. A.L.s. (Berryer --) to Agte[?] Walsh; n.p., 30 Apr [?] folder ([1]p.)
Addressed on p.[4]

(7) Berryer, Pierre Antoine, 1790-1868. A.L.s. (Berryer) to [?]; n.p., 15 Jun [?] folder ([1]p.)

(8) Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935. A.L.s. (Paul Bourget) to [?]; [n.p.] 6 Mar [?] folder ([1]p.)

(9) Broglie, Albert, duc de, 1821-1901. A.L.s. (Broglie) to [?]; n.p., n.d. [1]p.
Written on a special télégramme form. Addressed on p.[2] but pasted to leaf of book.

(10) Broglie, Albert, duc de, 1821-1901. A.L.s. (Broglie) to [Monsieur Pingard]; n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)
With envelope.

(11) Caro, Elme, 1826-1887. A.L.s. (E. Caro) to [?]; [?] 18 May 18-7? folder ([1]p.)

(12) Chateaubriand, Francois Auguste René, vicomte de, 1768-1848. Carte de visite of Chateaubriand to Monsieur l'eveque de Cincinnati signed (Chateaubriand); n.p., n.d.
Mounted on folder with autograph of J. B. Purcell to Lewis J. Cist; [Cincinnati] 25 May 1842. folder ([1]p.) Addressed on p.[4]

(13) Claretie, Jules, 1840-1913. A.L.s. (Jules Claretie) to [?]; [Paris] 13 Nov 1890. folder ([1]p.)

(14) Coppée, François, 1842-1908. A.L.s. (François Coppee) to [?]; n.p., 9 Nov [18--?] folder ([1]p.)

(15) Coppée, François, 1842-1908. Carte de visite of François Copee. n.p., n.d.

(16) Cousin, Victor, 1792-1867. A.L.s. (V. Cousin) to Philarète Chasles[?]; n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)
Name of recipient on p.[4]

(17) Cuvillier-Fleury, Alfred Auguste, 1802-1887. A.L.s. (Cuvillier Fleury) to Monsieur l'Alman Levy; Paris, 28 Jan 1868. folder ([1]p.)

(18) Cuvillier-Fleury, Alfred Auguste, 1802-1887. A.L.s. (Cuvillier-Fleury) to [?]; n.p., 23 May [1842][?] folder ([1]p.)

(19) Daru, Pierre, comte, 1767-1829. Printed letter signed (Daru) to Citoyeh Boucquin; Paris, 24 Ventosean 8 de la République française (15 May 1800) [1]p.

(20) Doucet, Camille, 1812-1895. A.L.s. (C. C. D.[?]) to S. S.[?]; n.p., n.d. 1l.
Author's dates from Larousse.

(21) Doucet, Camille, 1812-1895. A.L.s. (Camille Doucet) to Elwart[?] [Antoine Aimable Elie?]; Paris, 30 Oct[?] [1866?] [1]p.
With envelope.

Author's dates from Larousse.

(22) Dumas, Jean Baptiste André, 1800-1884. A.L.s. (J. Dumas) to [?] n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)

(23) Dumas, Jean Baptiste André, 1800-1884. A.L.s. (J. Dumas) to Monsieur Maindron [Ernest?]; n.p., n.d.] folder ([1]p.)

(24) Dumas, Alexandre, 1824-1895. A.L.s. (A. Dumas f.[?]) to [?]; n.p., n.d. card ([1]p.)
Compared with 42543.11.5*

(25) Dumas, Alexandre, 1824-1895. A.L.s. (A. Dumas f.[?]) to Monsieur Denis; n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)
Compared with 42543.11.5.*

(26) Dupin, André Marie Jean Jacque, 1783-1865. A.L.s. (Dupin Ainé) to Monsieur Lourbert; n.p., 16 Apr [postmark 1830] folder ([1]p.)
Addressdd on p.[4]

(27) Dupin, André Marie Jean Jacques, 1783-1865. A.L.s. (Dupin) to Mordany[?]; Paris [?] 1856. folder ([1]p.)

(28) Duruy, Victor, 1811-1894. A.L.s. (V. Duruy) to [Auguste] Perdonnet; Paris, 21 Mar 1867. folder ([1]p.)

(29) Favre, Jules, 1809-1880. A.L.s. (Jules Favre) to [Jules Simon?]; n.p., 10 May [1869]. folder ([1]p.)

(30) Flourens, Pierre, 1794-1867. A.L.s. (Flourens) to Mr. Gala; Jaudin[?] du Roi, 14 Oct 1844. [1]p.

(31) Gratry, Auguste, 1805-1872. A. memorandum signed (A. Gratry); n.p. [?] Oct [7] [1]p.

(32) Saint Marc Girardin, i.e. François Auguste Marc Girardin, known as, 1801-1873. A.L.s. (St. Marc Girardin) to [Monsieur le directeur de la Neune europeenne]; [Paris?] 10 Jul [postmark 1833?] [1]p.
Addressed on p.[2]

(33) Saint Marc Girardin, ie.e. Francois Auguste Marc Girardin, known as, 1801-1873. A.L.s. (St. Marc Girardin) to [?]; n.p., 29 [??] folder ([1]p.)
Addressed on p.[4] [without name of recipient]

(34) Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume, 1787-1874. A.L.s. (Guizot) to [?]; n.p., 11 Aug [?] folder ([1]p.)

(35) Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume, 1787-1874. A.L.s. (Guizot) to M. Baursault; Paris, 30 May 1833. folder ([1]p.)

(36) Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885. A.L.s. (Victor Hugo) to [?]; n.p., 1 Jan [?] folder ([1]p.)

(37) Janin, Jules Gabriel, 1804-1874. A.L.s. (J. Janin) to [?]; n.p., 1 Apr 1839. [1]p.

(38) Janin, Jules Gabriel, 1804-1874. A.L.s. (J. Janinllley[?]) to [?]; n.p., 15 Jul 183[4] folder ([1]p.)
Addressed on p.[4]

(39) Labiche, Eugène Marin, 1815-1888. A.L.s. (Eugène Labiche) to [?]; n.p., 13 Mar [?] folder ([1]p.)

(40) Lacépède, Bernard Germain Etienne de La Ville sur Illon, comte de, 1756-1825. Printed letters signed (b. g. l. cte. de Lacepede) to M. Delaporte; [Paris?] n.d. 1l.

(41) Lacretelle, Charles, i.e. Jean Charles Dominique de, 1766-1855. A.L. unsigned to [?]; n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)

(42) La Harpe, Jean Francois de, 1739-1803. A.L.s. (La Harpe) to [?]; Paris, 20 Jun 1797.

(43) Lainé, Joseph Henri Joachim, vicomte, 1767-1835. A.L.s. (Lainé) to Madame la baronne de Marguerite; Paris, 17 May 1816. [1]p.

(44) Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869. A.L. unsigned to [Monsieur Graflet]; Paris, 20 Dec [postmark 1839] folder ([1]p.)
Addressed on p.[4]

(45) Lamartine, Alphonse, de, 1790-1869. A.L.s. (Lamartine) to [?]; [n.p., n.d.] [1]p.

(46) Lebrun, Pierre, 1785-1873. A.L.s. (Lebrun) to [?]; Paris, 10 Nov [?] [1859]. folder ([1]p.)

(47) Legouvé, Ernest, 1807-1903. A.L.s. (Legouvé) to [?]; [Paris?] n.d. folder ([1]p.)

(48) Legouvé, Ernest, 1807-1903. A.L.s. (I.[?] Legouvé) to [?]; n.p., n.d. [1]p.

(49) Maret, Hugues Bernard, duc de Bassano, 1763-1839. A.L.s. (Bassano) to I. E. le Mtre de commerce; Paris, 8 May 1819. [1]p.

(50) Meilhac, Henri, 1831-1897. A.L.s. (H. Meilhac) to [?]; [Paris] 4 May [?] card [1]p.

(51) Molé, Louis Mathieu, comte, 1781-1855. A.L.s. (Molé) to [?]; n.p., n.d. [1]p.

(52) Molé, Louis Mathieu, comte, 1781-1855. A.L.s. (Molé) to [Monsieur Dupin, Président de la chambre du Deputés]; n.p., 18 Apr 1857. folder ([1]p.)

(53) Montalembert, Charles Forbes René de Tryon, comte de, 1810-1870. A.L.s. ([?] de Montelambert) to [?]; Paris, 4 May 1852. folder ([1]p.)

(54) Montazet, Antoine de Malvin de, abp. of Lyon, 1712-1788. A.L.s. ([?] de Lyon) to [Monsieur de Baissey]; Paris, 21 Oct [?] 1774. folder 1l.
Name of recipient on p.[4]

With envelope.

(55) Mathieu, Jacques Marie Adrien Césaire, cardinal, abp. of Besançon. A.L.s. (Césaire, card. Arch. de Besanc.) to M. Frison; Besançon, 7 Jun 1860. folder (1l.)

(56) Nisare, Désiré. 1806-1888. A.L.s. (Désiré Nisard) to [?]; Paris, 31 Jan 1869. folder ([3]p.)

(57) Nisard, Désiré, 1806-1888. A.L.s. (Désiré Nisard) to Monsieur Coquibert [?]; n.p., 17 Feb 1843. folder ([1]p.)

(58) Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844. A.N. unsigned to [?]; n.p., n.d. card [1]p.

(59) Pailleron, Edouard Jules Henri, 1834-1899. A.L.s. (Edouard Pailleron) to [?]; n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)

(60) Prévost-Paradol, Lucien Anatol Prévost, called, 1829-1870. A.L.s. (P. Paradol) to Michel Lévy; Paris [?], [? ? 186-?] folder ([1]p.)

(61) Patin, Henri Joseph Guillaume, 1793-1876. A.L.s. (H. Patin) to Monsieur Bert; n.p., 3 Jan [?] folder ([1]p.)
Name of recipient on p.[4]

(62) Argenson, Marc Pierre de Voyer de Paulmy, comte de, 1696-1764. A.L.s. (M. P. ct [?] Argenson) to M. de Presey; Paris, 18 Jul 1722. folder ([1]p.)
Address on p.[4]

Arms on seal correspond to Olivier pl. 1721.

The attribution on page on which letter is mounted to Marc René de Voyer de Paulmy ... is definitely erroneous since Marc René died in 1721 [this letter dated 1722]. Marc Pierre was active in Paris in 1722 (and earlier) and signature on letter seems to be M. P. with possible ct for comte. Marc Pierre seems to be only member of the family referred to as comte all others were marquis.

(63) Argenson, Marc Antoine René de Voyer, marquis de Paulmy d', 1722-1787. A.L.s. (R. de Paulmy) to M. le comte de la Serre; Versailler, 21 Apr 1755. [1]p.

(64) Perraud, Adolphe, bp. of Autun, 1828-1906. A.L.s. (+ at) to [?]; n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)
Death date from Robertson, D. M., a history of the French academy.

(65) Ponsard, Francois, 1814-1867. A.L.s. (F. Ponsard) to [?]; Vienne, [?] Nov [?] 1848. [1]p.

(66) Pongerville, Jean Baptiste Antoine Aimé Sanson de, 1792-1870. A.L.s. (de Pongerville) to Monsieur Achille Comte; Manterre, 18 Jun [?] folder 1l.
Address on p.[4]

Dates from Robertson, D.M. A history of the French academy.

(67) Potier de Novion, Nicolas, 1618-1693. A. Note s. (N. Potier) to [?]; n.p., 20 Jun 1650. vellum, [1]p.
Apparently the document itself is not in the hand of Potier.

No HcL ed exists for Potier de Novion, sub. Novion, Nicolas Potier de, 1618-1693 remark "see Potier de Novion". No cd under such author heading in OC or PC.

(68) Portalis, Jean Etienne Marie, 1746-1807. A.L.s. (Portalis) to Monsieur le prefet du departement du Rhône; Paris, 27 Nov [?] 1806. folder ([1]p.)
Address on p.[4]

(69) Rémusat, Charles, comte de, 1797-1875. A.L. unsigned to [?]; n.p., 31 Mar 1815. folder ([1]p.)

(70) Salvandy, Narcisse Achille, comte de, 1795-1856. A.L.s. (Salvandy) to M. Fournier; Paris, 19 Aug 1837. folder ([1]p.)

(71) Salvandy, Narcisse Achille, comte de, 1795-1856. A.L.s. (Salvandy) to Monsieur Dupin Ainé; Paris, 30 Mar 1846. [1]p.

(72) Sardou, Victorien, 1831-1908. A.L.s. (V. Sardou) to Manhap[?]; n.p., n.d. folder ([1]p.)

(73) Ségur, Louis Philippe, comte de, 1753-1830. A.L.s. (L. P. Ségur) to [?]; Paris, 19 Nov 1807. folder ([1]p.)

(74) Simon, Jules, 1814-1896. A.L.s. (Jules Simon) to [?]; [Paris] 27 Apr [18]70. folder 1l.

(75) Simon, Jules, 1814-1896. A.L.s. (Jules Simon) to Monsieur le Baron Larrey; Paris, 6 Dec[?] 1872. [1]p.

(76) Bernis, Francois Joachim de Pierre de, comte de Lyon, cardinal, 1715-1794. A.L.s. (Lelard[?] de Bernis) to [l'Eveque] d'Orleans; n.p.[?] 25 Aug 1766. folder ([1]p.)

(77) Thiers, Adolphe, 1797-1877. A. note unsigned. n.p., n.d. [1]p.
Apparently page 9 of a manuscript.

(78) Thiers, Adolphe, 1797-1877. A.L.s. (A. Thiers) to Monsieur le premier Président; Paris, 20 Feb 1835[?] [1]p.

(79) Tissot, Pierre Francois, 1768-1854. A.L.s. (P. F.Tissot) to [?]; n.p., 31 Mai[?] 1848. 1l.

(80) Theuriet, André, 1833-1907. Carte de visite with manuscript note. [Paris] n.d. card [1]p.

(81) Lally-Tolendal, Trophim Gérard, marquis de, 1751-1830. A.L.s. (L. T.) to [Alfred de Noailles?] [Paris?] [5? Feb? 1812?]
Written on the verso of a printed announcement of the birth of a daughter to M. Alfred de Noailles, Paris, 3 Feb 1812.

(82) Vigny, Alfred, comte de, 1797-1863. A.L.s. (Alfred de Vigny) to [?]; n.p., 2 Nov 1847. [1]p.

(83) Villemain, Abel Francois, 1790-1870. A.L.s. (Villemain) to [Madame Guinard?]; n.p., 29 Feb [?] folder ([1]p.)
With envelope.

(84) Villemain, Abel Francois, 1790-1870. A.L.s. (Villemain) to Mr le redacteur de la quotedienne; n.p., 24 Juin [?] folder ([1]p.)

(85) Volney, Constantin Francois Chasseboeuf, comte de, 1757-1820. A.L.s. (C. V. F.[?]) to A. Jaubert; n.p., 22 Dec [?] [postmark 1817] folder ([1]p.)
Address on p.[3]

(86) Vatout, Jean, 1792-1848. A.L.s. (J. Vatout) to A.[?] Pichot; n.p., n.d. [1]p.

(87) Halévy, Ludovic, 1834-1908. A.L.s. (Ludovic Halévy) to [?]; n.p., 25[?] Dec 1891[?] 1l. [card]

(88) Empis, Adolphe Simonis, 1795-1868. A.L.s. (Empis) to [?]; Paris, 28 Dec[?] 1857. 1l.

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