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Typescript: "L'Avenir de l'Homme..."., 04/01/1941-04/30/1941

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 15
Identifier: 57407

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The following series consists of typescripts and translations of essays by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, with many including autograph corrections by the author. Also included are mimeograph editions and offprints of Teilhard's works. Note: 1. Titles of works are given either in French/English as they appear on the item and are indexed accordingly. Searches should therefore be done in both languages. 2. Folders 3:23 to 3:30 contain miscellaneous autograph and typed manuscripts by Lucile Swan relating to notes dictated to her by Teilhard de Chardin, notes by others transcribed by Swan, or her own notes about Teilhard de Chardin. (See curatorial file: Inventory List descriptions provided by Mary Wood Gilbert for these items.)

Dates

  • 04/01/1941-04/30/1941

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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: 1.25 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Slim Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Contains typescript of essay by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, entitled, "L'Avenir de l'Homme, Vu Par un Paleontologiste." Dated: Peking, April 1941. Two versions totalling 8 and 17 pages, respectively.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE - "AVENIR DE L'HOMME" 1941: Typescript

"AVENIR DE L'HOMME" BY TEILHARD DE CHARDIN - TYPESCRIPT 1941: Typescript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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