Teilard de Chardin to Adrienne Croissant., 05/10/1952-05/10/1952
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Correspondence.
Dates
- 05/10/1952-05/10/1952
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Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (2 boxes )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
1 Autographed Letter Signed (in French) dated May 10, 1952 from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to Adrienne Croissant discussing the nature of the conscience in the context of consolation. He claims that when the conscience burdens the heart "to be" (l'Etre) it is necessary to pray (references Job). He also gives an update on his work regarding Le Phenomene Humain.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE - CORRSP. TO CROISSANT, ADRIENNE (19521): Other Types
CROISSANT, ADRIENNE - CORRSP. FROM TEILHARD DE CHARDIN (19521): Other Types
PHENOMENE HUMAIN, LE - REFERENCE BY TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE (1952: Other Types
CROISSANT, TANGUY - REFERENCE BY TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE 91952): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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