de la Villesbret family papers, 1534-1975 | Louisiana Research Collection
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Title: de la Villesbret family papers, 1534-1975
Predominant Dates:1650-1919
ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 84
Primary Creator: de la Villesbret family.
Extent: 28.0 Boxes
Arrangement:
The papers are arranged as follows:
Family estates papers, 1534-1898
This section is arranged in chronological order in thirteen boxes. This group is composed of legal documents, correspondence, and bills and receipts concerning immovable property owned by the de la Villesbrets or allied families. The legal documents are chiefly land titles, certificates of purchase or sale, and leases.
Family papers and school notebooks, 1562-1912
The family papers section is arranged in chronological order in eight boxes. This category contains documents and correspondence concerning the family itself. Included are royal commissions, proofs of nobility, wills, marriage and baptismal certificates, death notices, wedding announcements, naturalization papers, petitions for pensions, etc.
Military papers, 1704-1961
The military papers section is made up of three boxes and is divided according to person and include commissions, citations, orders, records of service, diaries, and correspondence pertaining to the military services of members of the family in the French Army and Navy.
Genealogical papers consists of one box and is arranged by family and includes genealogical notes and charts.
The collection is made up of 28 boxes and 2 oversized folders.
Date Acquired: 04/04/1960. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: de la Villesbret family -- Genealogy., France - History, French -- United States -- History., Heraldry.
Forms of Material: Conveyances., Correspondence., Genealogies., Military records.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Louisiana Research Collection
Accruals: Materials added between 1971 and 1973.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.
Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Acquisition Source: Alain Maurice Garnier de la Villesbret.
Preferred Citation: de la Villesbret family papers, Manuscripts Collection 84, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.
Processing Information: Collection processed in 1965.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011. Box information updated by Eira Tansey on March 28, 2011.
Other Note: OCLC Number: 708269043
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Family estates papers, 1534-1719],
[Box 2: Family estates papers, 1720-1730],
[Box 3: Family estates papers, 1731-1745],
[Box 4: Family estates papers, 1746-1765],
[Box 5: Family estates papers, 1766-1774],
[Box 6: Family estates papers, 1775-1826],
[Box 7: Family estates papers, 1800-1814],
[Box 8: Family estates papers, 1815-1835],
[Box 9: Family estates papers, 1825-1830s],
[Box 10: Family estates papers, 1840-1840s],
[Box 11: Family estates papers, 1850-1864],
[Box 12: Family estates papers, 1860-1880],
[Box 13: Family estates papers, 1881-1898 and undated],
[Box 14: Family papers, 1562-1739],
[Box 15: Family papers, 1740-1769],
[Box 16: Family papers, 1770-1799],
[Box 17: Family papers, 1800-1848],
[Box 18: Family papers, 1849-1929; 1973; 1975 and undated],
[Box 19: School notebooks, 1911-1912],
[Box 20: School notebooks, 1911-1912],
[Box 21: School Notebooks, 1911-1912],
[Box 22: Military papers, 1704-1854],
[Box 23: Military papers, 1845-1899],
[Box 24: Military papers, 1896-1961],
[Box 25: Genealogical papers],
[Box 26: Printed material, 1681],
[Box 27: Printed material],
[Box 28: Printed material],
[Oversize folder 1],
[Oversize folder 2],
[All]
- Box 23: Military papers, 1845-1899

- Folder 1: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1845-1860

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 2: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1859-1860

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 3: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1860-1862

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 4: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1862

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 5: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1863

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 6: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1863

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 7: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1863

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 8: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1864

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 9: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret military documents, 1863

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 10: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1870

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 11: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1871

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
- Folder 12: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1870

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 13: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1870

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 14: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1870

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 15: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1870

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 16: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1871

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 17: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1871

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 18: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1871

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 19: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1871

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 20: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1871

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 21: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1871 and undated

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 22: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1872

Correspondence and documents concerning Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret. The documents concern his military services in the French Army and include a notice of acceptance to St. Cyr; certificates of promotions; citations for his services in Italy (1859-1860), Mexico (1862-1863), and in the Franco-Prussian War; records of expenditures of the 4th Battalion National Guard of Finistère, which he commanded (1870-1871); and his election to the Legion of Honor.
The letters (1859-1863) are chiefly to Hippolyte's uncle Louis, and include letters Hippolyte wrote from Italy, Martinique, and Mexico. There are also letters to Uncle Louis from Hippolyte's wife, and from Hippolyte's mother and mother-in-law.
Folders 12-21 contain dispatches and orders received by Hippolyte while he was commandant at Villejuif (1870 December 8-1871 January 28) during the siege of Paris.
- Folder 23: Document naming Louis Jean Marie Latour to the Légion d'Honneur, 1870 December 16

- Folder 24: Orders for military exercises, 1892 August 29

- Folder 25: Letter, 1896 November 24

- Folder 26: Letters from Armand Marie Louis Garnier de la Villesbret, stationed with the French troops in Madagascar, to his father Hippolyte, 1899 June-October

- Folder 27: Other papers, 1899

- Folder 28: Other papers, 1890s

- Folder 29: Other papers, 1890s and undated

- Folder 1: Hippolyte Marie Garnier de la Villesbret papers, 1845-1860
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[Box 1: Family estates papers, 1534-1719],
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[Box 3: Family estates papers, 1731-1745],
[Box 4: Family estates papers, 1746-1765],
[Box 5: Family estates papers, 1766-1774],
[Box 6: Family estates papers, 1775-1826],
[Box 7: Family estates papers, 1800-1814],
[Box 8: Family estates papers, 1815-1835],
[Box 9: Family estates papers, 1825-1830s],
[Box 10: Family estates papers, 1840-1840s],
[Box 11: Family estates papers, 1850-1864],
[Box 12: Family estates papers, 1860-1880],
[Box 13: Family estates papers, 1881-1898 and undated],
[Box 14: Family papers, 1562-1739],
[Box 15: Family papers, 1740-1769],
[Box 16: Family papers, 1770-1799],
[Box 17: Family papers, 1800-1848],
[Box 18: Family papers, 1849-1929; 1973; 1975 and undated],
[Box 19: School notebooks, 1911-1912],
[Box 20: School notebooks, 1911-1912],
[Box 21: School Notebooks, 1911-1912],
[Box 22: Military papers, 1704-1854],
[Box 23: Military papers, 1845-1899],
[Box 24: Military papers, 1896-1961],
[Box 25: Genealogical papers],
[Box 26: Printed material, 1681],
[Box 27: Printed material],
[Box 28: Printed material],
[Oversize folder 1],
[Oversize folder 2],
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