Correspondence, 1949-08-28
Scope and Contents
1 Autographed Letter Signed (in French) dated August 28, 1949 from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to Adrienne Croissant. Teilhard de Chardin mentions that after having finished his essay on the "phenomene humain". He says he will be taking a short retirement afterward in order to return to the "The Presence of God." Sent from Paris.
Dates
- 1949-08-28
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.6 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
French
Creator
- From the Collection: Teilhard de Chardin, Pierre (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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