Stein, Sir Aurel, Sep. - Oct., 1943., 09/07/1943-10/24/1943

File — Box: 7, Folder: 75

Identifier: 53968

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

09/07/1943-10/24/1943

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, with 1 ANS from Sir Aurel to Cornelius Van H. Engert and 1 carbon and 1 carbon telegram from CVHE to Stein, all regarding the logistics of Sir Aurel's trip to Afghanistan. The ANS, consisting of the address in London of A. Louis Allen, si annontated by CVHE as the last words written by sir Aurel before his death on August 24. Includes the following items: ALS from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (2 pp., 7 Sep 1943); ALS from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (1 p., 30 Sep 1943); Telegram from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (rec'd. 5 Oct 1943); ALS from Sir Aurel Stein to CVHE (1 p., 13 Oct 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

STEIN, AUREL, SIR - DEATH (1943) - NOTE: Manuscript

ALLEN, A. LOUIS - DEATH OF SIR AUREL STEIN - NOTE: Manuscript