Pierre Leroy to Constantin Kluge., 09/03/1976-10/16/1976

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 47979

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Constantin Kluge - Pierre Leroy collection consists of 34 personal, autograph signed letters from Father Leroy to his friend Constantin Kluge, in addition to first-hand background information provided by Kluge on his acquaintance with Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and his circle (especially Pierre Leroy and Claude Riviere). A complete typed transcription of the 34 letters has been graciously provided by Mme. Solange Soulie, a close friend of Pierre Leroy.

Dates

09/03/1976-10/16/1976

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/02

Container Summary

Contains 2 ALS - @September 3, 1976: @@ Cher Monsieur, En rentrant de vacances j'ai trouve votre lourde enveloppe!... @ Includes reference to Claude Riviere, and to Kluge's proposed autobiography. Riviere was a close friend of Teilhard de Chardin. They met in Peking in 1938 at a French embassy luncheon. At the time she was director of the French radio station in Shanghai. @ October 16, 1976: @@ Cher Monsieur, Merci de votre lettre du 5 Octobre. Je suis tres touche de ce que vous me me dites de mon ami Teilhard: son rayonnement a ete pour nous, comme pour beaucoup, l'occasion de reviser les valeurs auxquelles nous sommes attaches et de donner un but a notre action.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LEROY, PIERRE - CORRES. TO KLUGE, CONSTANTIN 1976 (SEPT, OCT): Autographed Letter

KLUGE, CONSTANTIN - CORRES. FROM LEROY, PIERRE 1976 (SEPT, OCT): Autographed Letter

RIVIERE, CLAUDE - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter