Karl Viëtor correspondence with Lilli Rahn
Content Description
Correspondence of Karl Viëtor with Lilli Bechmann Rahn, with a copy of Rahn's dissertation.
Dates
- Creation: 1934-1939
Creator
- Rahn, Lilli (Person)
Condition Description
Overall in good condition; one sheet is fragile.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
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Extent
.08 linear feet (1 volume)Biographical / Historical
Karl Viëtor was Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture at Harvard University.
Lilli Bechmann Rahn received her PhD in 1934 from Friedrich-Alexanders University in Erlangen (Germany) and was at that time in correspondence with Professor Viëtor; she sent him her dissertation. Rahn emigrated with her family from Germany to the United States in 1939.
Arrangement
Arranged as received.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Custodial History
This collection was previously owned by Lilli Rahn's daughter, Ruth R. Budd.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2022M-58. Gift of Ruth R. Budd, 2022 January 19.
Processing Information
This collection was processed to a basic level with minimal rehousing, organization, and preservation. (Melanie Wisner, 2022)
Creator
- Rahn, Lilli (Person)
- Title
- Viëtor, Karl, 1892-1951. Karl Viëtor correspondence with Lilli Rahn, 1934-1939 (MS Ger 336): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2022 February 7
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03437
Repository Details
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