Teilhard to Mme. Francoise Raphael , December 19, 1948

File — Box: 1, Folder: 23

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Raphael - Teilhard de Chardin Collection consists of thirty-seven letters, a manuscript drawing, two typed manuscripts, and a number of offprints on evolution and anthropology, all from the collection of Mrs. Francoise Raphael, an old friend of Teilhard from his early days in China. There is also a folder of black-and-white photographs.

Dates

December 19, 1948

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Library 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: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains a short discussion of Teilhard's philosophy of the evolution of Man, his difficulty in discussing his ideas because of ecclesiastical disapproval, and his continuing to write nonetheless. " C'est trèamusant de faire l'underground work," he writes