Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Zola, Émile,1840-1902.
- Abstract:
- Papers of the French author, novelist. Outgoing letters and photographs.
- Extent:
- 38 items (SC).
- Language:
- French
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Émile Zola Papers, &su_name;
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Émile Zola Papers consists of correspondence and memorabilia. Correspondents include Francis Jourdain and Gustave Geffroy, and subjects include the Dreyfus affair. Some letters have English translations accompanying them, and one is accompanied by a photograph of Sarah Bernhardt in reference to her role in "Theodora." The memorabilia includes photographs, a print and a clipping of Zola.
- Biographical / Historical:
Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French author, novelist, playwright, and social critic.
Date Event 1840 Born in Paris, France on April 2. 1867 Therese Raquin published 1869 Begins work on the Les Rougon-Macquart series. 1870 Married Gabrielle-Alexandrine Meley 1879 "Le Roman expérimental" ("The Experimental Novel") is published, September 1880 Nana is published 1882 Suffered nervous breakdown, October 1898 J'Accuse, Zola's article regarding the Dreyfus affair, is published in L'Aurore magazine, January 13 1902 Died aged 62 on September 29 - Arrangement:
The collection is arranged chronologically and by type.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Émile Zola Papers, &su_name;
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- CONTACT:
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315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu