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Robert Reynolds Collection Relating to Leopold von Ranke
An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University
Overview of the Collection |
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| Creator: | Reynolds, Robert. |
| Title: | Robert Reynolds Collection Relating to Leopold von Ranke |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1889-1995 |
| Quantity: | 2 folders (SC) |
| Abstract: | Correspondence, memorabilia, and printed material pertaining to Leopold von Ranke. All items dating from before 1970 are copies, not originals. |
| Language: | English, German |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Leopold von Ranke (1795-1886) was a German historian and historiographer. He was highly influential in shaping the modern approach to history, emphasizing such things as reliance on primary sources, narrative history and international politics. He rejected the idea that each era is by definition superior to those that preceded it, as well as the idea of sweeping historical theories that attempt to encompass huge swathes of time and geography.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Robert Reynolds Collection Relating to Leopold von Ranke contains correspondence, memorabilia, and printed material pertaining to Leopold von Ranke. Some correspondence concerns Peter von Blanckenburg, great-great-grandson of Leopold von Ranke. All items dating from before 1970 are copies, not originals.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Robert Reynolds Collection Relating to Leopold von Ranke,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Robert and Stephanie Reynolds, 2015.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 29 Apr 2016
Revision history:
Inventory
| Correspondence | |||||||||||
| SC 770, Folder 1 | Miscellaneous 1970, 1972-1973, | ||||||||||
| Memorabilia | |||||||||||
| SC 770, Folder 2 | Biographical and genealogical information - includes typescript paper, "Ein lebendiges Geschlecht," consisting of remarks on the Rankes’ old greeting slogan "Hopoi?" and on von Ranke’s siblings and their descendants | ||||||||||
| SC 770, Folder 2 | Photograph, "Otto von Ranke (1873-1878 und 1893-1911)" by Heinrich Hoffman - reproduction of photographic portrait | ||||||||||
| SC 770, Folder 2 | Ranke-Tag (Ranke Day) May 1986 - programme of events and typed account | ||||||||||
| SC 770, Folder 2 | Miscellaneous - stamps, stationery, photos of Ranke's grave printed off website, reproduction of certificate, etc. | ||||||||||
| Printed material | |||||||||||
| SC 770, Folder 2 | Clippings 1889 (photocopy), 1903 (transcript), 1938 (photocopy), 1982, 1985-1986, 1995 - includes typescript, "Abschrift aus dem Brockhaus Konversationslexikon 1903," a transcription of a German encyclopedia article about Ranke | ||||||||||