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Petitions, 1825, 1829

 unspecified — Box: 159, Folder: 5-6

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains Lafayette memorabilia, broadsides, bound manuscripts, and other assorted manuscripts. Lafayette's American Tour of 1824 inspired some of the memorabilia, which include commemorative fans, ribbons, medals, a commemorative mug, and a set of seven Limoges china plates (dated 1973) featuring scenes from Lafayette's participation in the American Revolution.

Dates

  • 1520-1973.

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material mainly in French, with a few items in English.

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

MU-3163 (sword with leather sheath kept by Lafayette) by appointment only.

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

Access to Boxes 63, 72, 187, and 189 restricted to the permission of the curator.

Extent

49.6 cubic feet. (49.6 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
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