Papers conferring 'Bene Merenti' medal on Lady Blennerhassett signed by Carol I of Romania, 1897
Scope and Contents
Personal papers, correspondence, notes, drafts and writings of Charlotte Lady Blennerhassett, chiefly, and her husband, Sir Rowland Blennerhassett. This includes a series of Lady Blennerhassett's working notebooks, collections of reviews and her correspondence with family members, friends and prominent individuals including Ignaz von Dollinger, Lord Acton, Franz Xaver Kraus and members of the German nobility. Sir Rowland Blennerhassett's papers include copies of his speeches, political essays, lecture notes and material gathered for his obituary.
Dates
- Creation: 1897
Creator
- From the Fonds: Blennerhassett, Lady Charlotte Julie, 1843-1917 (Countess of Leyden, biographer) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Blennerhassett, Sir Rowland, 1839-1909 (4th Baronet political writer) (Person)
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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