W. R. Schweizer collection of German autographs
Overview
Collection of German autographs, chiefly 19th century German literary letters, writings, and fragments.
Dates
- Creation: 1529-1935
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in German.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)Chiefly 19th-century German literary letters, writings, and fragments of about 275 poets, dramatists, authors, critics, as well as some scientists and other individuals, including: Heinrich Heine, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Christian F. Gellert, Thomas Mann. Includes letters of Karl E. Franzos, editor of Deutsche Dichtung and the Neue Illustrierte Zeitung. Also contains early Latin letters, including one from Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560) and letters from Henrik Ibsen (in Norwegian) and Alexander von Humboldt.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
*65M-113. Purchased with aid of John L. Loeb, 42 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005 and the Amy Lowell fund; received: 1965 November.
- Title
- Schweizer, W. R., collector. W. R. Schweizer collection of German autographs: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00703
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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