Colonel I. Palle papers.

The Colonel I. Palle papers consist of material generated during the course of the 1895 war in Madagascar. Material includes the field notes of Colonel I. Palle, maps, and correspondence. Subjects and persons mentioned in the documents include General Jacques Charles Rene Achille Duchesne, military...

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Main Author: Palle, I. (Author, Compiler)
Language:French
Language and/or Writing System:
Material is in French.
Subjects:
Madagascar > History > French Invasion, 1895 > Sources.
France > History, Military > 19th century > Sources.
Madagascar > History > French Invasion, 1895 > Personal narratives.
Antananarivo (Antananarivo, Madagascar) > History > Sources.
Diaries.
Field notes.
Maps.
Personal correspondence.
Genre:
Sources.
Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Field notes.
Maps.
Personal correspondence.
Local Note:
MSU: Collection purchased from Michele Troohon in 1970-1971.
Physical Description:5 folders (.25 linear ft.)
Format: Kit
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Summary:
The Colonel I. Palle papers consist of material generated during the course of the 1895 war in Madagascar. Material includes the field notes of Colonel I. Palle, maps, and correspondence. Subjects and persons mentioned in the documents include General Jacques Charles Rene Achille Duchesne, military field operations, material and food supply for the troops, and the military drive and advance to occupy Tananarive.
Call Number:MSS 77
XX small
Cite As:
Item, Folder number and/or title, Colonel I. Palle papers, MSS 77, Special Collections, MSU Libraries, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Source of Acquisition:
Collection purchased from Michele Troohon in 1970-1971.
Biographical Sketch:
Colonel I. Palle was chosen by General Duchene to command, the artillery of the expatriate corps. He was part of the advance towards Tananarive (now Antananarivo).