Bretagne: "Devant nous nottaire..."., Begins 01/01/1680 No date found in GAMMS

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: 35605

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Eric F. Menke French Documents Collection consists of 24 vellum documents from seventeenth and eighteenth century France mainly consisting of contracts and deeds. Also includes a handwritten copy of court proceedings from Revolutionary Paris of a child sexual abuse case.

Dates

Begins 01/01/1680 No date found in GAMMS

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: French

Additional Description

Shelf Location

8/11/3F

Container Summary

1 legal document (vellum, 1 sheet), appears to be a feudal contract concerning Martin Maillard, a laborer at a mill on the seigneurie of St. Jouan in St. Malo, Bretagne. Barely legible with the use of an UV lamp. Bears the stamp, "CONTRE MARQUE DE...TIMBRE DE BRETAGNE."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

FRANCE -17TH CENTURY -BRETAGNE, GENERALITE DE - STAMP: Other Types

FRANCE -17TH CENTURY -SAINT MALO - REFERENCE: Other Types

FRANCE -17TH CENTURY -FEUDAL CONTRACT: Other Types