http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt8q2nf3g7 No online items Finding Aid to the Pierre Simon Laplace Papers, 1697-1873 Finding Aid written by Bancroft Library staff; input by Eresmia Ouranitsas The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, 94720-6000 Phone: (510) 642-6481 Fax: (510) 642-7589 Email: [email protected] URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ © 2007 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid to the Pierre Simon BANC MSS 89/120 z 1 Laplace Papers, 1697-1873 Finding Aid to the Pierre Simon Laplace Papers, 1697-1873 Collection Number: BANC MSS 89/120 z The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Finding Aid Written By: Bancroft Library staff; input by Eresmia Ouranitsas Date Completed: July 2009 © 2009 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Collection Summary Collection Title: Pierre Simon Laplace papers Date (inclusive): 1697-1873 Collection Number: BANC MSS 89/120 z Creators : Laplace, Pierre Simon, marquis de, 1749-1827 Extent: Number of containers: 32 boxesLinear feet: 12.8 Repository: The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, 94720-6000 Phone: (510) 642-6481 Fax: (510) 642-7589 Email: [email protected] URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ Abstract: Includes scientific papers, published and unpublished; texts of formal scientific projects; correspondence, both scientific and personal; political papers; papers related to personal matters ranging from business accounts to household receipts; the correspondence of Madame Laplace, including hundreds of letters exchanged with her family and with Princess Elisa, Napoleon's sister; also includes hundreds of letters exchanged with scientists and their spouses, letters related to Madame Laplace's appointment as Lady-in-Waiting, and letters from members of the Bonaparte family; the papers of the son, Charles Emile Laplace, including hundreds of letters exchanged between mother and son and many letters from major French figures of the time; records pertaining to Laplace's father, Pierre de Laplace of Beaumont-en-Auge (Normandy), who died in 1788. 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Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes. Preferred Citation Finding Aid to the Pierre Simon BANC MSS 89/120 z 2 Laplace Papers, 1697-1873 [Identification of item], Pierre Simon Laplace Papers, BANC MSS 89/120 z, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley. Alternate Forms Available There are no alternate forms of this collection. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Science--France--History--18th century Astronomy--France Mathematics France--History--18th century France--History--19th century France--Social life and customs--17th century France--Social life and customs--19th century LaPlace, Marie Anne Charlotte (Courty) de Napoleon. I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 Acquisition Information The Pierre Simon Laplace Papers were purchased from Aux Amateurs de Livres, Paris, France, by The Bancroft Library in December 1988. Accruals No additions are expected. System of Arrangement Arranged to the container level. Processing Information Processed by Bancroft Library staff; rehoused by Eresmia Ouranitsas in 2007. Biographical Information Pierre Simon Laplace (1749-1827) was France's premier astronomer and mathematician for over half a century spanning the period of the French Revolution. He was also a prominent public figure and was named Minister of Interior in 1799 by Napoleon. See Roger Hahn, Pierre Simon Laplace, 1749-1827: A Determined Scientist (Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2005). Scope and Content of Collection Includes scientific papers, published and unpublished; texts of formal scientific projects; correspondence, both scientific and personal; political papers; papers related to personal matters ranging from business accounts to household receipts; the correspondence of Madame Laplace, including hundreds of letters exchanged with her family and with Princess Elisa, Napoleon's sister; also includes hundreds of letters exchanged with scientists and their spouses, letters related to Madame Laplace's appointment as Lady-in-Waiting, and letters from members of the Bonaparte family; the papers of the son, Emile Laplace, including hundreds of letters exchanged between mother and son and many letters from major French figures of the time; records pertaining to Laplace's father, Pierre de Laplace of Beaumont-en-Auge (Normandy), who died in 1788. Box 1, Folder 1 France, Bureau de L'Artillerie. Commission [à P.S. Laplace] Examinateur des Elèves. an 3 Thermidor 8, signed Bénézech. Jul. 26, 1795 Box 1, Folder 2 Narbonne [Lara], Louis de. Letter (fragment) to P.S. Laplace. 1809 Box 1, Folder 3 Narbonne [Lara], Louis de. Letter to Mme. Laplace. undated Box 1, Folder 4 Nicander, Henri, Letter to P.S. Laplace. Nov 18, 1791 Box 1, Folder 5 Bureau des Travaux Publics, Département de la Seine. Extrait du Registre. an 4 Frimaire 23. Dec. 14, 1795 Box 1, Folder 6 Commune de Paris. Passe-port de Mme. Laplace. Mar. 8, 1792 Box 1, Folder 7 Foust, J. Letter to Mme. Laplace. Dec. 17, 1829 Box 1, Folder 8 Ecole Centrale à Fontainebleau. Extraits du registre, an 4, 21 Ventôse, signed Aubin; 28 Germinal (manuscript), signed Luyt; 18 Germinal; (3 copies, printed). Mar. 11, 1796; Apr. 7, 1796; Apr. 17, 1796 Finding Aid to the Pierre Simon BANC MSS 89/120 z 3 Laplace Papers, 1697-1873 Container List Box 1, Folder 9 Départment de Seine et Marne. Letter an 4 Germinal 28 to P.S. Laplace, signed Prieur [Lacombe]. Apr. 17, 1796 Box 1, Folder 10 LeVerrier. Letter to Mme. Laplace. Jul. 28, 1858 Box 1, Folder 11 LeVerrier, L. Letter to Mme. Laplace. undated Box 1, Folder 12 Receipt for P.S. Laplace's contribution to 4 new hospitals. Apr. 11, 1787 Box 1, Folder 13 Plomberie de l'Empereur. Receipt. Mar. 28, 1811 Box 1, Folder 14 A l'Empereur de la Chine (Grand Magasin de Papier). Receipt to P.S. Laplace. Signed Demarquete. Apr. 8, 1784 Box 1, Folder 15 France, l'Adjoint du Ministre de la Marine. Letter an 2 Ventôse 28 to P.S. Laplace. Signed Jance. Mar. 18, 1794 Box 1, Folder 16 France, Bureau des Ingénieurs Constructeurs Commission. an 2 Messidor 30 to P.S. Laplace; liste des citoyens. Jul. 18, 1794 Box 1, Folders Laplace, P.S. Exposition du système du monde. Page proofs, some with MS corrections. 17-20 undated Box 1, Folder 21 Svanberg, Jöns (secrétaire perpetuel). Letter to P.S. Laplace. Dec. 2, 1806 Box 1, Folder 22 Napoleon Bonaparte. Copies of letters to P.S. Laplace: an 8 - an 13, ny. 1812 Box 1, Folder 23 France, Ecole des Elèves de l'Artillerie. Visa for P.S. Laplace. Jun. 6, 1793 Box 1, Folder 24 France, Département de Seine et Marne. Passe-port de P.S. Laplace. an 4 Brumaire 15. Nov. 6, 1795 Box 1, Folder 25 France. Garde nationale. 3 certificates of service for P.S. Laplace. Jan. 21, 1793; Feb. 24, 1793; Dec. 26, 1793; Box 1, Folder 26 Musnier, Comte de. Letter to Mme. Laplace. Jul. 22, 1832 Box 1, Folder 27 Labrouste, Julie (née Andrieux). Letter to Mme. Laplace, ny. May 13 Box 1, Folder 28 Morel-Vinde, Vicomte. Letters to Mme. Laplace. 1825-1838 Box 1, Folder 29 Grand Orient de France. Receipt to P.S. Laplace. Signed Savin. Apr. 25, 1812 Box 1, Folder 30 Loge Ecossaise de Saint-Napoléon. 2 receipts to P.S. Laplace. Signed Lamandé and Robillard-Péronville. Mar. 9, 1811; Feb. 12, 1808 Box 1, Folder 31 France, Armorial Général. Receipt to P.S. Laplace. Jan. 12, 1819 Box 1, Folder 32 France, Légion d'Honneur. Brevet de Grand Officier to P.S. Laplace. Signed MacDonald. Feb. 14, 1817 Box 1, Folder 33 France, Déclaration du Roi [imprimé]. May 2, 1814 Box 1, Folder 34 Grande Chancellerie de l'Ordre Impériale de la Réunion. Extrait [imprimé] du décret. Oct. 18, 1811 Box 1, Folder 35 Engraving of armorial device for Comtes. undated Box 1, Folder 36 Sketch (pencil) of armorial device [for a Marquis]. undated Box 1, Folder 37 Compagnie d'Assurance Mutuelle. 3 receipts to P.S. Laplace. 1823-1826 Box 1, Folder 38 Société de Géographie. 4 receipts to P.S. Laplace. 1821-1825 Box 1, Folder 39 Société Royale pour l'Amélioration des Prisons. Receipt to P.S. Laplace. Dec. 8, 1819 Box 1, Folder 40 Orfila, Amíca. Letter to Mme. Laplace, ny. Sep. 23 Box 1, Folder 41 Lefébure de Fourcy, Louis Etienne. Letter to Mme. Laplace. Aug. 28, 1841 Box 1, Folder 42 Millard - Rebier. Letter to Mme. Laplace, an 10 Thermidor 22. Aug. 10, 1802 Box 1, Folder 43 Millard - Chambosse. Letter to Mme. Laplace. Mar. 12, 1827 Box 1, Folder 44 Lepine, [perhaps Lepinoy] Cogent. 2 letters to Mme. Laplace. Aug.