Pierre Bayle Letters, 1670-1706

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Description

Summary

Most of the letters were written by Bayle to members of his family. Many of the letters are quite lengthy. Approximately 20 of these letters have been published by Professor John L. Gerig of Columbia University. In addition to the letters there is a list of Bayle's writings with the dates of early editions, and a list of manuscripts which were found after Bayle's death.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Readers must use microfilm of letters. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Related Materials

For an index to all of Bayle's correspondence see: Elizabeth Labrousse. INVENTAIRE CRITIQUE DE LA CORRESPONDENCE DE PIERRE BAYLE. Paris, Libraire Philosophique J. Vrin, 1961

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

Microfilm available.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Stechert. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1906. Accession number--M-06.

Bayle letter of 30 May 1689: Source of acquisition--Coover, Chris. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--12/--/92. Accession number--M-92-12.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/03/89.

Bayle letter of 30 May 1689 Cataloged HR 08/12/93.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

French philosopher and man of letters.