Fernando Palha collection of Portuguese historical autographs, 1523-1890.

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Fernando Palha collection of Portuguese historical autographs, 1523-1890.

Contains Palha's collection of letters and documents from the 16th to the 19th century, signed by prominent figures in the history of Portugal, including members of Portuguese and other European royal families and political, cultural, and religious leaders. Portugal's kings, John III and John V, and sovereigns of Spain and France are among the individuals represented in the collection. Also contains correspondence of Luiz de Vasconcellos de Sousa, III conde de Castello Melhor; letters written to Palha and members of his family from prominent individuals in Portugal and other countries in Europe; and letters of Camilo Castelo Branco, discussing his life and writings. Also includes some manuscripts of poems and photographs.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6746748

Houghton Library

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Palha, Fernando, -1897

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Palha was a Portuguese historian and public official. From the description of Fernando Palha collection of Portuguese historical autographs, 1523-1890. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122520521 Luis de Camões (ca. 1524-1580) was a Portuguese poet. He is considered Portugal’s greatest poet. Fernando Palha (d. 1897) was a Portuguese historian and public official. The majority of the library of Fernando Palha was purchased by John B. Stetson, ...

Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890

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Castelo Branco was a Portuguese novelist. From the description of Camilo Castelo Branco correspondence, 1874-1903. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612369052 The Portuguese historian Camillo Castello Branco assembled this collection, which contains his annotations. From the description of Documentos historicos, 1580-1810. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 78696843 From the guide to the Camilo Castelo Branco collection of Documentos histo...

John V, King of Portugal, 1689-1750

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John III, King of Portugal, 1502-1557

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