Pierre Lafon papers, 1797-1838.

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Pierre Lafon papers, 1797-1838.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48380049

The collection is in French and consists of contracts, theatre bills, marriage documents, and letters, dated 1797-1838. Of interest are Lafon's letters to Lucien Bonaparte and to Mahâerault, manager of the Comâedie Franðcaise. Often he complained of the jealousies and intrigues of his associates.

.4 linear ft. (1 document box)

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7593751

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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Mahérault, Marie Joseph François 1795-1879

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Comédie-Française.

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Lafon, Pierre, 1773-1846

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Pierre Lafon was a French actor. He was born in Lalinde in the Dordogne on September 1, 1773. In 1797, he was under contract to the Thâeãatre de Nice. He made his Paris debut in May 1800, and in September of that year he was admitted to the Comâedie Franðcaise. Lafon often sought the patronage of influential and powerful persons in order to advance his career on the stage. Pierre Lafon died in 1846. From the description of Pierre Lafon papers, 1797-1838. (...

Bonaparte, Lucien,, prince de Canino, 1775-1840

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Brother of Napoleon I. From the description of Autograph signature to order : Paris, 6 Fructidor an 8 [1800 Aug. 25]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270535593 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Viterbo, to Cav. Pier Leoni, 1821 Oct. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530708 From the description of Autograph signature to letter : Paris, to Citizen Reguin, 28 Vendemiare an 9, (1800 Oct. 21). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270535361 From the ...