COLLECTION
Identifier: MS Ger 194
Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg
Overview
Letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg from Austrian poet, dramatist and essayist Hugo von Hofmannsthal about family, travel, and literary matters.
Dates
- 1909-1929
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in German.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1 linear feet (2 boxes)
Includes 255 letters from Hofmannsthal to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg concerning family, travel, and literary matters. Also includes a newspaper clipping containing an autograph manuscript annotation by Hofmannsthal, a telegram from Hofmannsthal to the editor of Tag, and a letter from Hofmannsthal to Julie Freifrau von Wendelstadt (Ottonie's sister-in-law).
Biographical / Historical
Hofmannsthal was an Austrian poet, dramatist and essayist.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*76M-19a. Gift of Marie Thérèse Miller née Degenfeld-Schonburg, wife of Ralph Miller ‘25, 25 Yule Farm, R.F.D. No. 2, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 and Hinterhof, 8201 Altenbeuern, Rosenheim Land, Oberbayern; received: 1976 November 4 and 1984 May 25.
- Title
- Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Hugo von Hofmannsthal letters to Ottonie Gräfin von Degenfeld-Schonburg: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- EAD ID
- hou00582
Repository Details
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