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Jean-Baptiste Adanson papers
Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: MS-0396
Abstract
Jean-Baptiste Adanson (1732-1804) was the brother of the well-known naturalist and traveler, Michel Adanson (1727-1806). This collection consists of unpublished volumes devoted to the deciphering of hieroglyphics and were drawn from notes and sketches made during his voyages in Egypt between 1762 and 1782.
Dates:
1762-1782
Found in:
Special Collections
Traductions litterales des hieroglyphes d'apres des monuments existant et pour pluspart entre mes mains
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0475
Abstract
This collection appears to consist of literal translations (into French) of Egyptian hieroglyphs as read directly from inscribed monuments.
Dates:
1850-1855
Found in:
Special Collections