Translations: "A Personalistic Universe", 1936 - 1965

File — Box: 4, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This 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 that 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.

Dates

1936 - 1965

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: 1.2 Cubic Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: French

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains typescript of English translation of essay by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Title: "A Personalistic Universe." Note at end: "Peiping 1937 -- Translation made for private circulation, is for the time being the only one available. In many passages it does not faithfully represent the thought of the author, and has been formally declared incorrect and inexact. The readers should keep in mind that these notes were not, in their present form, meant for the general public, and refrain from undue judgements until an official correct translation will be published. (End MSS from France.)... This manuscript has been copied from a mimeographed text supplied by Mrs. Howard Aller, Lakeville, Connecticut. She, in turn, received it directly from Miss Jeanne Mortier in Paris, France. Butler-Brayne Franklin (Mrs. L.W.F.) Fredericksburg, Virginia, 3/23/65.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE - "PERSONALISTIC UNIVERSE" TRANSLATION: Typescript

"PERSONALISTIC UNIVERSE" - BY TEILHARD DE CHARDIN - TRANSLATION: Typescript