Overview of the Collection
Western Reserve Historical Society
Maison Francaise de Cleveland
Maison Francaise de Cleveland Photographs
0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Maison Francaise de Cleveland was founded in 1918 by Emile B. De Sauze in Cleveland, Ohio. This organization sought to promote cultural relations between Cleveland and France by encouraging the study of French culture, language, art and literature, by publishing information regarding these studies, and by assisting professors, teachers and students in their activities. The collection consists of individual and group portraits and views of members, guests and activities of the Maison Francaise de Cleveland (Ohio). Included in the collection is a portrait of its founder, Emile B. Sauze, and views of the presentation of Bartholdi's clay working model of the Statue of Liberty to the city of Canton, Ohio, in 1970. Also included are copies of newspaper clippings related to the photographs.
PG 260
The records are in English
closed stacks1970-1980
Scope and ContentThe Maison Francaise de Cleveland Photographs, 1970-1980, consist of individual and group portraits and views of members, guests and activities of the Maison Francaise de Cleveland (Ohio). Included in the collection is a portrait of its founder, Emile B. Sauze, and views of the presentation of Bartholdi's clay working model of the Statue of Liberty to the city of Canton, Ohio, in 1970. Also included are copies of newspaper clippings related to the photographs. The collection includes 142 black and white and color photographs that measure 8 x 10 inches and smaller.
Statement of ArrangementThe collection is arranged in two series. Each series is arranged by subject.
- Series I: Portraits
- Series II: Views
Related MaterialThe researcher should also consult MS 3911 Maison Francaise de Cleveland Records.
Restrictions on AccessNone.
Preferred Citation[Container ___, Folder ___ ] PG 260 Maison Francaise de Cleveland Photographs, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio
Acquisition InformationThese photographs were removed from MS 3911 Maison Francaise de Cleveland Records. Gift of Mrs. Eleanore Morse in 1980.
Indexing TermsThe following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects:Maison Francaise de Cleveland -- Photograph collections.French language -- Study and teaching -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs.France -- Civilization -- Study and teaching -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. -- Photographs.Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs.Detailed Description of The CollectionSeries I: Portraitsca. 1975-198011Dr. Emile B. Sauze, founderca. 197512Marc Blancpain, president of Alliance Francaise, Paris197813Lydia C. Colsonca. 197514B. De Montgolfier198015Sadie Pendelton, Madelene Toth, Leonie Roualet, and Henri Rondeauca. 1978Series II: Views1970-198017Presentation of Bartholdi's model of the Statue of Liberty197018Annual dinner and prize awards, Park Plaza Hotel (Clinic Inn)197619-1060th anniversary dinner, Shaker Heights Country Club1978111John Carroll University art exhibit1980112Newspaper clippings1976-1980