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Palha, Fernando, d. 1897, collector. Fernando Palha collection of Portuguese historical autographs, 1523-1890 (MS Port 19): Guide.Administrative Information67M-172. Gift of John B. Stetson, Jr. from the library of Fernando Palha; received: 1928 December 3. Preferred Citation for Publication:Fernando Palha Collection of Portuguese Historical Autographs, 1523-1890 (MS Port 19). Houghton Library, Harvard University. There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research. Return to the Table of Contents Palha was a Portuguese historian and public official. Return to the Table of Contents 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, 1675-1687, of Luiz de Vasconcellos de Sousa, III conde de Castello Melhor; letters, 1864-1888, 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. In addition to letters and documents, there are some manuscripts of poems and a few photographs. Return to the Table of Contents Arranged alphabetically by author. Return to the Table of Contents Aguiar, Antonio Augusto de Costa, 1838-1887. See Costa Aguiar, Antonio Augusto de, 1838-1887. Return to the Table of Contents |