Albert F.W. Schmidt manuscripts
Collection Scope and Content
This French manuscript collection contains correspondence, legal documents, pamphlets, notes, and an envelope. The materials date from 1644-1997. Topics include the French Revolution, royal marriages, taxation, and land sales. Ray Rackley, a Gelman Library supporter, partially translated, identified and dated these manuscripts in 1997. He included a written synopsis of the manuscript within each folder. His translations notes are included in the collection.
Please note: the material listed in this guide is processed and available for use, but there remains unprocessed portions in this collection. These unprocessed documents are in boxes 1 and 2. The unprocessed manuscripts are in one of the following languages: Italian, Spanish, or Latin. There are eight manuscripts in undetermined languages. Use of these manuscripts requires conservation and translation work. See staff for assistance.
Dates
- 1644-1997
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Historical or Biographical Note
Alfred F.W. Schmidt, a former professor of classical and Germanic languages, was the George Washington University Librarian from 1906-33 and the director of the Library School at George Washington (no longer in existence) from 1928-38.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
French
Abstract
This French manuscript collection contains correspondence, legal documents, pamphlets, notes, and an envelope. The materials date from 1644-1997. Topics include the French Revolution, royal marriages, taxation, and land sales. Ray Rackley, a Gelman Library supporter, partially translated, identified and dated these manuscripts in 1997. He included a written synopsis of the manuscript within each folder. His translations notes are included in the collection.
Acquisition Information
Between 1978-9, Schmidt's daughter, Martha Schmidt, donated portions of her father's private collection of manuscripts and rare books to the Special Collection's Department at George Washington University.
- France Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- France -- History -- 17th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- France -- History -- 18th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- French Revolution. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Land titles Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Marriage Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Schmidt, A. F. W. (Alfred Francis William)
- Taxation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Albert F.W. Schmidt manuscripts, 1644-1997
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2006
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
