Harrisse, Henry, 1829-1910 - Social Networks and Archival Context (original) (raw)
Harrisse, native of France, bibliographer, historian, and author of books, pamphlets, and articles mostly relating to early American history and exploration, came to America in the 1840s, taught in South Carolina and at the University of North Carolina, practiced law in Chicago and New York until 1870, and then returned to France.
From the description of Henry Harrisse papers, 1855-1910 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 24864145
Henry Harrisse (1829-1910), native of France, bibliographer, historian, and author of books, pamphlets, and articles mostly relating to early American history and exploration, came to America in the 1840s, taught in South Carolina and at the University of North Carolina, practiced law in Chicago and New York until 1870, and then returned to France.
From the guide to the Henry Harrisse Papers, ., 1855-1910, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)
Henry Harrisse (1829-1910) was a lawyer, bibliographer and historian who specialized in the American explorations of Columbus and others. He was born in Paris but studied and worked as a lawyer in the U.S. He returned to Paris in 1869 where he set up a law practice representing American clients, continued his scholarly work, and joined French literary circles. His works included many books, pamphlets, articles, and bibliographies on explorations in America.
From the guide to the Henry Harrisse papers, 1853-1924, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Henry Harrisse was a scholar and bibliographer whose particular interest was the discovery of America.
He was born in Paris in 1829 and later came to America. He taught at the Mt. Zion Academy, Winnsboro, South Carolina in 1847 and also studied law. In 1861, Harrisse went to New York city where he began the study of sources for the study of Christopher Columbus. In 1866, he published "Notes on Columbus" and later, "Bibliotheca Americana." In 1869, Harrisse returned to Paris where he became acquainted with other well-known literary figures. He acquired an extensive library and continued to publish books related to the history of America in the period of discovery. Henry Harrisse died in Paris in 1910.
From the description of Henry Harrisse collection, 1876-1941. (Johns Hopkins University). WorldCat record id: 48369095
Henry Harrisse (1829-1910) was a lawyer, bibliographer and historian who specialized in the American explorations of Columbus and others.
He was born in Paris but studied and worked as a lawyer in the U.S. He returned to Paris in 1869 where he set up a law practice representing American clients, continued his scholarly work, and joined French literary circles. His works included many books, pamphlets, articles, and bibliographies on explorations in America.
From the description of Henry Harrisse papers, 1853-1924. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122532655