Collection Overview
French, Reginald F.
Reginald French Papers
1930-1977
2 archives boxes
(1 linear ft.)
Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
Amherst College Professor of Romance Languages. Papers include his dissertation (Harvard University, 1933), "Francesco d'Antonio da Fiorenza, Cieco," as well as extensive notes, a few articles and some miscellaneous photographs, newspaper clippings, greeting cards and correspondence.
English.
Biographical Note
Reginald French was educated at Dartmouth College (A.B., 1927) and Harvard University (M.A., 1928, Ph.D., 1935). He was a fellow at the University of Rome, 1929-1930, and then taught at the University of Missouri, 1930-1931 and Williams College, 1931-1935. In 1937 he joined the department of Romance Languages at Amherst College, where he taught until 1972.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Reginald French Papers consist mainly of French's notes relating to his dissertation (Harvard University, Department of Romance Languages, 1933), "Francesco d'Antonio da Fiorenza, Cieco." A copy of this thesis is also included. Most of the notes seem to date from later in French's career, especially the 1960s and 1970s. Included with the notes are documents and other materials relating to the courses he taught in the department of Romance Languages at Amherst College. The papers also contain a small number of reprints and essay manuscripts, along with some miscellaneous photographs, newspaper clippings, greeting cards and correspondence.
Organization of the Collection
This collection is organized into four series:
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[1. Doctoral Thesis, 1933](ser1)
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[2. Notes on Thesis, ca. 1933-1977](ser2)
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[3. Other Writings, 1937-1964](ser3)
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[4. Miscellaneous, 1937-1972 and n.d.](ser4)
Information on Use
Terms of Access and Use
There is no restriction on access to the Reginald French Papers for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.
Requests for permission to publish material from Reginald French Papers should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.
Preferred Citation
Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:
[Identification of item], in Reginald French Papers [Box #, Folder #], Amherst College Archives and Special Collections, Amherst College Library
History of the Collection
Accession numbers: 2000-069, 2000-084, 2000-169
Processed: 2003 Nov
Search Terms
French, Reginald F.
Cieco, Francesco, 15th cent.
Amherst College--Faculty.
Photographs--Amherst College.
French, Rachel.
Series 1: DOCTORAL THESIS,
1933
Series 1, DOCTORAL THESIS, 1933, consists of a copy of Reginald French's dissertation (Harvard University, 1933), "Francesco d'Antonio da Fiorenza, Cieco."
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Thesis (1 of 2) "Francesco d'Antonio da Fiorenza, Cieco"
1933
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Thesis (2 of 2) "Francesco d'Antonio da Fiorenza, Cieco"
1933
Series 2: NOTES ON THESIS, ca.
1933-1977
Series 2, THESIS NOTES AND TEACHING MATERIALS, ca. 1933-1977, includes French's notes relating to his thesis as well as notes, photocopies, quizzes and other materials from the various courses he later taught. This series is arranged by topic and spans his entire professional career.
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Notes on Thesis: "Bonifacio Pent"
1964, 1965, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Bonifario"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Citta"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Dante Forma"
1955, 1971, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Farinata"
1962-1969, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Francesca"
1953, 1958, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Gen. Structure" (folder only)
n.d.
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10
Notes on Thesis: "Grace Dante 1975-76"
1960-1975, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Gracciono Terrestre"
n.d.
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12
Notes on Thesis: "Guardiani Bestie Diavoli"
1955, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "HAL Applications" (folder only)
n.d.
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14
Notes on Thesis: "Hymnology"
n.d.
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15
Notes on Thesis: "Ladies' Dante"
1972, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Latini"
1957-1973, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Modicum" (1 of 2)
1976, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Modicum" (2 of 2)
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Nita Nuna" (folder only)
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Odds: Apotheosis"
1965, 1972, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Paradiso"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Paradiso General"
1964, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Penitential Psalms"
1971, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Pier delle Vigne"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Plan"
1971, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Process della Chiesa"
1969-1972, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Psalm 30: In te Domini"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Simonia Propina"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Sinner of Inferno"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Summae Deus Clementiae"
1971, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Timetable"
n.d.
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12
Notes on Thesis: "Typus/Persona"
1969, 1971, n.d.
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13
Notes on Thesis: "Ugolino"
1964, 1974, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Ulisse"
1956-1971, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: Untitled
1974, 1977, n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Variais"
n.d.
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Notes on Thesis: "Veneraus Centes"
1972, 1974, n.d.
Series 3: OTHER WRITINGS,
1937-1964
Series 3, OTHER WRITINGS, 1937-1964, contains two manuscripts copies of essays by French and reprints of five of his articles from various journals.
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"Chapter 3: The Giostra de Bolognesi" (typescript) + notes
1958
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Paper on minstrels of the Renaissance
n.d.
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20
"The Identity of Francesco Cieco de Ferrara" (PMLA reprint, 2 copies)
1937 Dec
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Misc. Reprints: "Oral or Aural?"
"Bread and Books in Italy"
"Simony and Pentecost"
"Note on a State of Mind: 1948"
1949-1964, n.d.
Series 4: MISCELLANEOUS,
1937-1972 and n.d.
Series 4, MISCELLANEOUS, 1937-1972 and n.d., includes a small number of greeting cards, newspaper clippings, photographs, concert programs and correspondence.
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Misc. greeting cards, newspaper clippings
1937-1969, n.d.
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Misc. family photographs and documents
1937-1972, n.d.