]> reynolds_vonranke Robert Reynolds Collection Relating to Leopold von Ranke An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 29 Apr 2016 Michele Combs29 Apr 2016 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Reynolds, Robert. Robert Reynolds Collection Relating to Leopold von Ranke 1889-1995 2 folders (SC) Correspondence, memorabilia, and printed material pertaining to Leopold von Ranke. All items dating from before 1970 are copies, not originals. 4678039 English, German 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.

Arrangement of the Collection

Chronological.

Related Material

See also the Leopold von Ranke Papers.

Subject and Genre Headings HistoriansBlanckenburg, Peter von.Ranke, Leopold von, 1795-1886.Reynolds, Robert. Authors, German -- 19th century.Historians -- 19th century. Clippings (information artifacts)Correspondence.Photographs. Typescripts.Authors. Historians. Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Robert Reynolds Collection Relating to Leopold von Ranke, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Gift of Robert and Stephanie Reynolds, 2015.

Inventory Correspondence Miscellaneous1970, 1972-1973, 7701 Memorabilia Biographical and genealogical informationincludes typescript paper, "Ein lebendiges Geschlecht," consisting of remarks on the Rankes’ old greeting slogan "Hopoi?" and on von Ranke’s siblings and their descendants7702 Photograph, "Otto von Ranke (1873-1878 und 1893-1911)" by Heinrich Hoffmanreproduction of photographic portrait7702 Ranke-Tag (Ranke Day)programme of events and typed accountMay 19867702 Miscellaneousstamps, stationery, photos of Ranke's grave printed off website, reproduction of certificate, etc.7702 Printed material Clippingsincludes typescript, "Abschrift aus dem Brockhaus Konversationslexikon 1903," a transcription of a German encyclopedia article about Ranke1889 (photocopy), 1903 (transcript), 1938 (photocopy), 1982, 1985-1986, 19957702