Teilhard to Dr. Walter Granger , 8 November 1935

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Granger - Teilhard de Chardin Collection consists of seventeen letters from Teilhard to Dr. Walter Granger of the American Museum of Natural History, plus one letter to Roy Chapman Andrews, scientist and explorer.

The letters contain detailed accounts of Teilhard's paleological findings and scientific research, and his comments on the findings and writings of others in the field. These discussions include a number of allusions to research on Peking Man (Sinanthropos), as well as more detailed mention of Teilhard's work on fauna. There are also a number of references to the Sino-Japanese War and its influence on Teilhard's activities.

Extent of the Collection: 1 box of 19 folders .25 linear feet Date Span: 30 August 1924 to 18 February 1936 plus biographical data Provenance: Purchased November 1984

Processed: May 1986 by James Helminski

Dates

8 November 1935

Conditions Governing Access note

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: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains Teilhard's condolences on the death of Prof. [Henry] Osborne. Also contains a description of his trip from China to India and an explanation of his work there. A description of findings related to human communities and tool use is also included.