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Booklet entitled "Paraphrases des Psaumes I-II-XVI-XXXVI-CXXIX par André Melvin", 1906-1907
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Identifier: Coll-1848/Df.7.42
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This is a booklet entitled "Paraphrases des Psaumes I-II-XVI-XXXVI-CXXIX par André Melvin", which contains reproductions of manuscript psalms and two enclosed manuscript letters addressed to Sir William Turner from Paul Mellon, Association Franco-Écossaise, Sorbonne, 1907. The booklet is dedicated to William Turner: "Offert à Monsieur William Turner Recteur de l'Université d'Edimbourg et au Conseil Académique par M. P. Mellon, Secrétaire Général du Comité de Patronage des Étudiants Étrangers...
Dates:
1906-1907
Capponi, Gino, late 1860s - early 1870s
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Identifier: Coll-1989/11
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Autograph letter signed from Gino Capponi, in French, No place, "Jeudi 21" [no year], probably to Susan or Joanna Horner, accompanying a parcel containing several books he was able to find at the moment, as well as a list of other works that might be of assistance to her: “Voici, Mademoiselle, le peu de livres que j’ai pu recueillir pour le moment, et une indication sommaire d’autres ouvrages qui pourraient plus ou moins vous servir”. He asks her to let him know what else she needs and...
Dates:
late 1860s - early 1870s
Carnot, Hippolyte, 9 February 1865, 13 October 1865
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Identifier: Coll-1989/12
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1. Two autograph letters signed, in French, from Hippolyte Carnot to Fanny Byrne (née Horner) about an address given by her brother, probably Leonard Horner, during an award ceremony at the Edinburgh Academy, which he sees no comparison for in Paris, and sending her a speech of his own regarding the education of girls, as well as a protocol of the Ministry of Education from 1848: “Je vous remercie beaucoup de la communication que vous avez bien voulu me faire du discours prononcé par...
Dates:
9 February 1865, 13 October 1865
Christian VIII of Denmark, 31 May [1834]; 1835; 15 October 1836
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Identifier: Coll-1989/15
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This is an autograph letter signed, in French, sent from Christian VIII of Denmark to Sir Charles Lyell, dated 15 October 1836, Copenhagen. It concerns Lyell's research in Denmark and the Prince's collection of fossile molluscs. There is also a 1 page letter on behalf of Prince Christian Frederick dated 31 May [1834] and a lithograph portrait of Christian VIII / Christian Frederick from 1835."J’ai reçue quoique tard, au mois de Juillet, la lettre que Vous m’avez adressée en date...
Dates:
31 May [1834]; 1835; 15 October 1836
Correspondence chiefly about research topics, 1946-1959
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Identifier: Coll-1255/4/1
Scope and Contents
The correspondence covers many aspects of Beale's early career, including his applications for various placements following his demobilisation from the army, his work with Tracy Sonneborn, his appointment to the Institute of Animal Genetics and professional correspondence with colleagues around the world. Correspondents include: Eric Ashby, G.W. Beadle, Mick Callan, D.G. Catchside, J.F. Danielli, M. Demerec, Boris Ephrussi, David W. Goodall, Henry Harris, Maxime Lamotte, Joshua Lederberg,...
Dates:
1946-1959
File titled 'Foreign Scientists', 1942-1951
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Identifier: Coll-41/10/23
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Contains correspondence with various prominent international scientists, chiefly on the subject of research questions or acknowledgements of books/publications received. Correspondents include: Jean Brachet (concerning 'Lysenkoism'), Buzzati-Traverso, Julian Huxley, H.J Bhabha (concerning Indian students studying genetics in the UK), Theodosius Dobzhansky (concerning the arrival of Ukrainian scientist Boris Balinsky at the Institute of Animal Genetics in 1947). Also present is...
Dates:
1942-1951
Flahaut, Charles-Joseph comte de, 27 October 1816
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Identifier: Coll-1989/22
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Autograph letter signed, in French, from Charles-Joseph comte de Flahaut, to Francis Horner (who died only a few months later) about an assignment to the French diplomat Casimir Comte de Montrond and his regretting not having been able to offer Horner his appartment during his stay in Paris but leaving him in his mother’s care, who, however, was very keen to make Horner feel at home, although just knowing him from reputation: “J’ai fait votre commission auprès de Montrond et je desire que...
Dates:
27 October 1816
García, Manuel, 19th century
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Identifier: Coll-1989/25
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Autograph letter signed, in French, from Manuel García to an unidentified recipient in connection with the Lyell/Horner family, concerning music lessons: “Chère Mademoiselle – Voulez vous avoir la bonté de dire a Mr. Lyell que je serai charmé d’entendre les enfants jeudi prochain à 2h – s’ils savent quelqu’air, tant mieux. Sinon je leur ferai chanter les gammes. – Quant à Mme. Lavery, si elle veut m’honorer de sa visite egalement jeudi à 3h. Je serai à ses ordres pour les operas qu’elle...
Dates:
19th century
Letter from Alexis de Tocqueville to Louis Antoine Pagnerre relating to Charles Lyell, 31 December 1850
Item — Box CLX-A-387
Identifier: Coll-1848/22-0048
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Letter in French from Alexis de Tocqueville to Louis Antoine Pagnerre (Paris publisher of Tocqueville's Democracy in America), relating to the publication of Charles Lyell's book about the USA in French. Tocqueville is asking Pagnerre to publish Lyell's book, saying that Lyell doesn't want any money for it and will provide the engravings plates. Sorrento, Italy, 31 December 1850.
Dates:
31 December 1850
Letter from Claude Debussy to André Caplet, 16 November 1909
Item — Box CLX-A-353
Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0188/1
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Letter sent by Claude Debussy to André Caplet on the 16th of November 1909. Debussy and Caplet were friends and collaborators; the latter orchastrated some of the former's works. In this letters, it appears that Caplet had been sick and Debussy was asking for news.Text of the letter:"16 Novembre 1909Cher André Caplet,En me téléphonant des choses artistiques dénuées de tout intérêt, Jacques Durant m’apprend que vous avez été gravement...
Dates:
16 November 1909