Stein, Sir Aurel, Jul. - Aug., 1943., 07/16/1943-08/31/1943

File — Box: 7, Folder: 74

Identifier: 53967

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence, reports, and printed materials collected by CVHE during his service in Afghanistan from 1942 to 1945.

Dates

07/16/1943-08/31/1943

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (12 Hollinger Record Storage boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

3 ALSs and 1 telegram from Sir Aurel Stein to Cornelius Van H. Engert, with 1 TLS from Sir Aurel to (later Sir) Olaf K. Caroe and 3 carbons from CVHE to Sir Aurel and 1 copy letter from H. Weightman and 1 TMs excerpt of a letter from Sir Aurel to Weightman, all regarding Sir Aurel's permission/invitation to study Bactrian ruins in Afghanistan. Includes the following items: ALS from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (1 p., 20 Jul 1943), with the enclosure: TLS from Sir Aurel Stein to (later Sir) Olaf K. Caroe (4 pp., 16 Jul 1943); ALS from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (3 pp., 10 Aug 1943); Telegram from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (12 Aug 1943); ALS from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (2 pp., 26 Aug 1943).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

STEIN, AUREL, SIR - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

ENGERT, CORNELIUS VAN HEMERT - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

AFGHANISTAN (1943) - VISIT BY SIR AUREL STEIN - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

BACTRIA - RUINS - STUDY BY SIR AUREL STEIN (1943) - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

CAROE, OLAF K., SIR - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter