Letters of Italian Patriots, 1754-1874

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0652
Bib ID:
4078932 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box)
Language(s):
Italian , English .
Access:
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This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

This group of thirteen letters, one document, one signed card, fourteen portraits, and one portrait medal relates to six distinguished Italian patriots who were prominent in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. The collection includes one letter and one portrait of Count Camillo Benso Cavour (1810-1861); three letters and three portraits of Domenico Cirillo (1739-1799); two letters and two portraits of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882); one letter and one portrait of Giuseppe Guisti (1809-1850); six letters, one signed card, and six portraits of Giuseppe Mazzini (1805-1872); and one document, one portrait, and one portrait medal of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1820-1878). The letters are in many cases accompanied by transcriptions and translations as they are chiefly in Italian. The portraits are engravings and photographs.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Letters of Italian Patriots; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Alternate Form Available

Translations available in part.

Transcriptions available in part.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2012-10-16 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Autographs (manuscripts) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Engravings (prints) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Cavour, Camillo Benso, conte di, 1810-1861 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Cirillo, Domenico, 1739-1799 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Giusti, Giuseppe, 1809-1850 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Victor Emmanuel , King of Italy, II, 1820-1878 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Italy -- History -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Italy -- Politics and government -- 1789-1870 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Patriotism -- Italy CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Portraits CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID