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Archives of American Art
Andre Champollion papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.chamandr
- Creators:
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Champollion, Andre, 1880-1915
- Dates:
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1910
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Items
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Two scrapbooks, begun in 1910, containing clippings picturing classic works of European and American art; and a photograph of Champollion's studio or residence.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Andre Champollion was a descendent of J. F. Champollion, who deciphered the Rosetta Stone. He graduated from Harvard College, ca. 1900, and resided in New York City; spending summers in Newport, New Hampshire on his grandfather's, Austin Corbin's, game park (now Blue Mountain Forest Park). Champollion joined the French army and was killed in action during World War I.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor is the daughter-in-law of Andre Champollion.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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