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Correspondence, 1951-08-12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 49

Scope and Contents

1 Autographed Letter Signed (in French) dated August 12, 1951 from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to Adrienne Croissant. This letter was written during his visit to Johannesburg, South Africa. He describes its similarities to an American city and its stark climatic, environmental, and people differences. He writes that he will be beginning an excursion search for the "paleontologique humain" and will be writing a piece on it.

Dates

  • 1951-08-12

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.6 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: French

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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