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In addition to general collections and online subscription databases, journals, and ebooks, the Library holds more than 500 named collections which are distinguished by their specialized subject matter, age, uniqueness, or value. Most of the listed collections on this page are located in the John Hay Library. To locate digitized collections, see the list available at the Center for Digital Scholarship site and search the Brown Digital Repository.
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William Henry Hoffman collection on Napoleon I, 1651-1913 - CLOSED MAY 19, 2025-JULY 31, 2025
The William Henry Hoffman collection on Napoleon I, donated in 1924 by Hoffman's widow, contains over 100 manuscripts pertaining to the First French Republic and the Napoleonic era, many of which are signed by the Emperor, and 400 rare books, prints, art objects and examples of fine bindings. It still occupies its own room on the John Hay Library's top floor.Annotated guide to collection in RS filing cabinet.
Format(s): Books, Manuscripts, Graphics
Library: John John Hay
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Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
Record for the catalog of the collection
Other Online Access:
Digital Collection: Images from the Collection
Digital Collection: Image Database: Napoleonic Caricatures
RIAMCO: Guide to the William Henry Hoffman collection on Napoleon I
Related Collections:
Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection