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Alexandre Dumas handwritten note to François Buloz
Collection — Box: BW-7
Identifier: MS-0733
Abstract
Alexandre Dumas, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (1802 – 5 December 1870), also known as Alexandre Dumas, père, was a French writer. Many of his historical novels of high adventure were originally published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Alexandre Dumas, fils (1824-1895) was a French writer and dramatist, best known for Camille (a.k.a. The Lady of the...
Dates:
undated, 1894
Found in:
Special Collections
Charles Southward Singleton papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0192
Abstract
Charles Southward Singleton (1909-1985) was professor of Hispanic and Italian studies at The Johns Hopkins University. Collection is largely research notes dealing with Singleton's later work with some correspondence, family photographs, and awards.
Dates:
1919-1985
Found in:
Special Collections
Jacques Barzun papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0501
Abstract
The collection consists of approximately 250 letters written to Joan Peyser by Jacques Barzun, as well as edits that Barzun made on five of Peyser's New York Times articles for the purpose of inclusion in her book, The Music of Our Time: Collected Essays and Articles. Most of the letteres reflect Barzun's relationship with Peyser as her mentor and editor. The correspondence often includes clipping of articles by Barzun and others, as well as invitations to...
Dates:
1970 - 2007
Found in:
Special Collections
Larzer Ziff papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0639
Abstract
Professor Larzer Ziff became the Caroline Donovan Professor of English at Johns Hopkins University in 1981. He served as chair of the Department of English from 1991 to 1995. This collection consists of the professional and teaching files of Larzer Ziff from the 1960s to 2008. The collection primarily includes course materials, conference papers, and his writings, both published and unpublished.
Dates:
1960s-2008
Found in:
Special Collections