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Although he died before achieving renown, the Infante Carlos of Austria (1607-1632) was widely celebrated by the spirits of his time. Such recognition is surprising – especially considering the little attention that historiography has devoted to him – and invites us to examine the funeral eulogies that praised his memory. These publish a model of conduct for the Infante of Castile. Thus, between support for the ideas conceptualized under the Olivares regime and a slightly toned-down criticism, the eulogies actually sketch the biographical profile of the most discreet person among the Royals who lived during the reign of Philip IV., Si bien falleció antes de alcanzar fama, el infante Carlos de Austria (1607-1632) fue celebrado universalmente por los ingenios de su época. Tanta consideración sorprende —sobre todo si se toma en cuenta la poca atención que le dedicó la historiografía— e invita a examinar los panegíricos fúnebres que elogiaron su memoria. Estos publican un modelo de conducta del Infante de Castilla —entre apoyo a las ideas conceptualizadas bajo el régimen de Olivares y a veces tenue crítica a las mismas— a la vez que esbozan el perfil biográfico de la más discreta de las personas reales que vivió bajo el reinado de Felipe IV.

Although he died before achieving renown, the Infante Carlos of Austria (1607-1632) was widely celebrated by the spirits of his time. Such recognition is surprising – especially considering the little attention that historiography has devoted to him – and invites us to examine the funeral eulogies that praised his memory. These publish a model of conduct for the Infante of Castile. Thus, between support for the ideas conceptualized under the Olivares regime and a slightly toned-down criticism, the eulogies actually sketch the biographical profile of the most discreet person among the Royals who lived during the reign of Philip IV., Si bien falleció antes de alcanzar fama, el infante Carlos de Austria (1607-1632) fue celebrado universalmente por los ingenios de su época. Tanta consideración sorprende —sobre todo si se toma en cuenta la poca atención que le dedicó la historiografía— e invita a examinar los panegíricos fúnebres que elogiaron su memoria. Estos publican un modelo de conducta del Infante de Castilla —entre apoyo a las ideas conceptualizadas bajo el régimen de Olivares y a veces tenue crítica a las mismas— a la vez que esbozan el perfil biográfico de la más discreta de las personas reales que vivió bajo el reinado de Felipe IV.

This article studies Costa Rican communist writer Carlos Luis Fallas’ eulogies of 1966. This work analyzes this particular year as it is believed that the extent of messages published in the press respond to memory politics that contributed to the rise of Fallas as the quintessential national writer. In other words, this study will provide insight into the start of this author’s canonical status as a national institution after his death. Lastly, this article reflects on the significance of his death and the discourse built around it., En este artículo se estudian los homenajes luctuosos rendidos al escritor comunista costarricense Carlos Luis Fallas Sibaja, en 1966. Este trabajo puntualiza su análisis en este año en particular, porque se sostiene la idea de que el despliegue de mensajes publicados en la prensa escrita, corresponde a una política de la memoria, la cual contribuyó al proceso de construcción de Fallas como arquetipo de escritor nacional. En otras palabras, el estudio permitirá conocer cómo se inicia la institucionalización o canonización del escritor, una vez fallecido. Finalmente, se reflexiona sobre lo que significó su muerte y el discurso construido alrededor de esta.

Sophia Elisabeth Brenner (1659-1730) was Sweden's first great female poet, writing and publishing her poems over a period of fifty years. She was also, however, a prolific letter writer. The dissertation is based on an inventory of all the preserved letters to and from her written in Latin, Swedish, French and Italian. Her Neo-Latin correspondence with the Dane Otto Sperling the Younger is presented in a critical edition with English translation and commentary. The other preserved letters are presented in English summaries. In her letters, Sophia Elisabeth Brenner appears to be very conscious of her role and clear about her ambitions. Brenner's correspondence provides evidence that she was indeed a professional author in the sense that she wrote on commission and was normally paid a certain amount of money for her poems. Through Brenner's correspondence, her professional life, her network and "marketing" strategies are presented. Moreover, her role as a linguistic patriot (one who intentionally contributes to the development of the native language, in this case Swedish) is highlighted. Further, the letters are discussed in their literary and social context, in particular the correspondence with Otto Sperling the Younger. This particular correspondence documents the contact between a learned man and a learned woman in Scandinavia in the early 18th century. It lasted for twelve years and comprises twenty-six letters. Literary models for the correspondence are taken up as well as the view on woman revealed in these letters. The stylistical and syntactical particuliarities in these specimina of Neo-Latin Latin are analyzed.

In a eulogy for Peter R. Fisher, John A. Gable, Executive Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA), examines Fisher's commitment to the preservation of the history of the Town of Oyster Bay, New York, and the greater Long Island area. Though Fisher belonged to a dozen historical organizations, Gable highlights his work on behalf of the Oyster Bay Historical Society, the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, and the TRA.

Richard E. Oldenburg emphasizes the personal side of Peter R. Fisher in his eulogy at Fisher's funeral. Oldenburg notes Fisher's love of history as manifested in his substantial library, his love of old homes, and his undergraduate studies. He says that in a world divided between hosts and guests, Fisher was a host who greatly enjoyed the company of his friends. A photograph of Fisher with his wife Cary Fox Fisher at the wedding of their daughter accompanies the eulogy.

Eulogy for former Congressman Leonard W. Hall by Howard T. Hogan, President of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, delivered at Hall's funeral at Christ Church, Oyster Bay, New York on June 6, 1979.

Eulogies written by Brian K. Blount during his time as Pastor of Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, Virginia (1982-1988) and as Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament Interpretation Princeton Theological Seminary (1992-2007).

This is an item from the William Crawford Gorgas Papers. This collection includes material created by and written about Gorgas, as well as material created by Gorgas' family members. His diaries and journals illuminate his life and work for the U.S. Army as a surgeon and span the years he worked in Cuba and Panama. The collection includes official reports and other documents Gorgas wrote and collected, as well as articles and other publications written about Gorgas and his work in sanitation and disease prevention, particularly yellow fever. Correspondence, articles, and other items document the numerous awards and tributes Gorgas received during his life and memorials after his death in 1920. In addition to William Crawford Gorgas material, the collection includes other material belonging to Gorgas family members including Marie Gorgas and their daughter, Aileen Gorgas Wrightson. In 1924, his widow Marie Gorgas published William Crawford Gorgas: His Life and Work. This collection includes manuscripts, galley proofs, and published versions of her work., The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries.

President Roosevelt wishes he could be present at a meeting where Harry Rubens is scheduled to speak in honor of the late Carl Schurz. As he cannot, he writes to Rubens to tell him of his own appreciation of Schurz's memory, saying that Schurz upheld the policies of Abraham Lincoln in every arena he was in, and that he was a champion of civil service reform and sound money.

President Roosevelt regrets not being able to be present at the meeting in honor of the late Carl Schurz, and instead hopes to be able to express his appreciation for Schurz through Harry Rubens. Roosevelt praises Schurz as having upheld the policies of Abraham Lincoln and as having been a champion of civil service reform and sound money policy. He also holds Schurz's biographies of Lincoln and Henry Clay in high regard, as well as his other writings.

President Roosevelt praises a recent speech made by Senator Lodge.

President Roosevelt sends Thomas Jefferson Henderson, member of the board of managers for the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, a message of sympathy following the death of Henderson's fellow board-member Martin T. McMahon. Roosevelt praises McMahon's service, and comments that he will be difficult to replace.

Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Oliver Bainbridge liked the "few words" he spoke about Earl Kitchener. Roosevelt says that "from a national standpoint his death was a real tragedy; yet from his own standpoint how could a man die better."

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Reverend Grant for the letter and shares his memories of Richard Heber Newton, former pastor of All Souls' Church in New York City. Newton died on December 19, 1914.

Secretary of State Hay's older brother, Augustus L. Hay, has died. Hay tells President Roosevelt about their boyhood. Hay eulogizes his brother as a man of integrity and self-sacrifice.

Augusta Saint-Gaudens tells President Roosevelt that she and her son, Homer Saint-Gaudens, greatly appreciated the tribute that Roosevelt gave to her late husband, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, at his memorial.

This is an item from the William Crawford Gorgas Papers. This collection includes material created by and written about Gorgas, as well as material created by Gorgas' family members. His diaries and journals illuminate his life and work for the U.S. Army as a surgeon and span the years he worked in Cuba and Panama. The collection includes official reports and other documents Gorgas wrote and collected, as well as articles and other publications written about Gorgas and his work in sanitation and disease prevention, particularly yellow fever. Correspondence, articles, and other items document the numerous awards and tributes Gorgas received during his life and memorials after his death in 1920. In addition to William Crawford Gorgas material, the collection includes other material belonging to Gorgas family members including Marie Gorgas and their daughter, Aileen Gorgas Wrightson. In 1924, his widow Marie Gorgas published William Crawford Gorgas: His Life and Work. This collection includes manuscripts, galley proofs, and published versions of her work., The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries.

Eulogy honoring the life of Mary Moore Stabler Miller of Sandy Spring, Maryland; written by her sister-in-law, Sarah E. Kirk Stabler.

Eulogy for Elizabeth Porter Miller Thomas written by Allan Farquhar of Sandy Spring, Maryland and dated November 27, 1901 .

Handwritten eulogy dated November 20, 1913 wirtten in tribute of Charlotte H. Farquhar by Mary E. Thomas and H. H. Marsden as members of the Olney Grange in Olney, Maryland.

Original, typewritten eulogies written by Ethel Thomas on March 10, 1949 paying tribute to Charles E. Bond and Mary Hallowell Stabler who were both members of The Neighbors social club in Sandy Spring, Maryland.

Typewritten eulogy in tribute of Montgomery (Farmers') Club member , Dr. Francis Thomas dated October 6, 1917.

Original, typewritten eulogy in tribute to Alban Brooke of Willow Grove in Sandy Spring, Maryland, dated December 6, 1927.

Original typewritten notes for eulogy of Jack Bentley by Dave Brigham, dated November 11, 1969.

Typewritten eulogy dated July 20, 1957 regarding the passing of Richard Bentley Thomas, prepared by T. Y. Canby and R. H. Miller of the Montgomery Club farmer's society in Sandy Spring Maryland.

Original typewritten note dated June 5, 1957 regarding the passing of Richard Bentley Thomas written by the Board of Directors of Montgomery County General Hospital in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Original typed memorial tribute to Charles Hartshorne of Sandy Spring, Maryland, dated December 28, 1939.

Letter dated January 29, most likely written in 1910, from Amelia R. Foss, wife of Cyrus D. Foss, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to John Franklin Goucher, explaining difficulties with the brief biographical sketch of her husband prepared by Dr. North to be printed in connection with Foss' funeral and asking Goucher to add a paragraph or two that would bring out her husband's work as bishop and as a family man. See item gojg329 for a draft of what is believed to be Goucher's contribution to the eulogy for Bishop Cyrus David Foss. (Editor's note: Bishop Foss' funeral service took place on February 1, 1910, thus it is thought this letter was sent in desperation on January 29, 1910, hoping that Goucher could add a few paragraphs to the address prepared by Dr. North in time for the service. Dr. North's address as printed in the Northwestern Christian Advocate for February 16, 1910 does not appear to have included Goucher's paragraphs.)

A typed page titled, 'In Loving Tribute to Mrs. Frank Bonner', celebrating Mrs. Bonner's life and legacy with 'The Women's Forum of Houston, Texas' and 'Houston Federation of Garden Clubs'.

RésuméTelles qu’elles sont conservées au cabinet des manuscrits de la bibliothèque de Genève, les correspondances échangées entre 1750 et 1783 entre Grandjean de Fouchy et les deux savants genevois Georges-Louis II Le Sage d’une part et Charles Bonnet d’autre part montrent le secrétaire perpétuel de l’Académie des sciences dans l’exercice de ses fonctions et permettent de relever la qualité, trop souvent méconnue, de son travail., SummaryGrandjean de Fouchy’s correspondence with two Genevan scholars, Georges-Louis II Le Sage and Charles Bonnet, covering the years 1750-1783, held in the manuscript division of the Library of Geneva, shows a permanent secretary of the Paris Académie des sciences at work. This correspondence reveals the high quality of his production, which is often passed over.

RésuméGrandjean de Fouchy, académicien à 24 ans, l’était encore 50 ans plus tard, lorsqu’il y célébra ce qu’on a appelé son « remariage » en 1781. Il a battu tous les records d’assiduité, tenu pendant trente ans le plumitif de secrétaire, rédigé plusieurs milliers de pages de l’ « Histoire », prononcé 64 éloges tous publiés, notamment ceux des plus grands savants de son temps : James Bradley, Alexis-Claude Clairaut, Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle, Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis, Abraham de Moivre, François Quesnay, René-Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, Guillaume-François Rouelle, Caspar Friedrich Wolff, etc. Pourtant ce travail est aujourd’hui presque oublié et le plus souvent méprisé, jugé comme « frappé au coin de la médiocrité ». Ceci est parfaitement injuste : Fouchy n’a certes jamais eu les envolées d’un Fontenelle, ni les réflexions d’avenir d’un Condorcet (et il n’en a jamais eu la prétention), mais il a rendu compte avec précision, sérieux et exactitude des travaux de ses contemporains. Au soir de sa vie, en 1785, il a mis en place un projet, déjà longuement mûri, d’histoire de l’Académie des sciences depuis ses origines, reprenant tous les éloges, synthétisant l’ « Histoire », fournissant les grands textes constitutifs, etc. La maladie et la mort l’ont empêché de mener cette tâche à son terme, mais il en reste des traces dans les archives que nous allons présenter. Ce projet est-il sans rapport avec le Tableau historique des progrès de l’esprit humain de Condorcet ?, SummaryGrandjean de Fouchy, elected to the Paris Académie des sciences at the age of 24, was still active fifty years later, when he celebrated what has been called his « remarriage » in 1781. He broke all records of longevity, holding the position of permanent secretary for thirty years, contributing thousands of pages to the « History of the Academy », delivering sixty-four eulogies, all of which were published, including those of the major scientists of his time : James Bradley, Alexis-Claude Clairaut, Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle, Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis, Abraham de Moivre, François Quesnay, René-Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, Guillaume-François Rouelle, Caspar FriedrichWolff, etc. Yet his work when not passed over in silence is most often disdained, taken to be second-rate. This is quite unfair : Fouchy may not have had the flights of lyricism of a Fontenelle, nor the anticipations of a Condorcet (such was not his intention), but he gave precise, serious and accurate accounts of the work of his contemporaries. Toward the end of his life he drew up the project of a history of the Academy since its beginnings, which had been on his mind for a long time, bringing together all the eulogies and synthesizing the « History », providing the main founding texts, etc. Illness and ultimately death prevented him from carrying it out, but traces can be found in the archives, which we shall present. This project is perhaps not unrelated to Condorcet’s Sketch for a historical tableau of the progress of the human mind.

Correspondence, both personal and professional, as well as research material related to books and articles published by Stickles, a native of Indiana and a history professor at Western Kentucky University from 1908 to 1954. His most popular book was "Simon Bolivar Buckner: Borderland Knight."

The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries.

The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries.