Pierre Leroy to Constantin Kluge., 02/23/1990-11/18/1990

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Identifier: 47993

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

02/23/1990-11/18/1990

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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 3 ALS - @ February 2, 1990, in which Leroy sends condolences on the death of Kluge's son: Bien cher Constantin, Laissez moi mettre sur votre epaule ma tete et posez la votre sur la mienne! Pleurons ensemble votre immense douleur. Je m'en laisse penetrer parcequ'elle me touche au point le plus sensible de tout moi-meme! Rien en effet de plus dur que de perdre un fils de cet age et dans de si dramatiques conditions: oui, je pleure avec vous cette mort, parceque j'ai ressenti votre souffrance... @ November 18, 1990, a lengthy treatise on Leroy's views on Christ. @ December 20, 1990, re an honorific recognition of Kluge by Francois Mitterrand: Toutes mes glorieuses felicitations mon cher Constantin pour l'honneur public que vous a rendu Mitterand...

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LEROY, PIERRE - CORRES. TO KLUGE, CONSTANTIN 1990 (FEB, DEC): Autographed Letter

KLUGE, CONSTANTIN - CORRES. FROM LEROY, PIERRE 1990 (FEB, DEC): Autographed Letter