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Agnes E. Meyer collection of Paul Claudel, 1897-1957

Title: Agnes E. Meyer collection of Paul Claudel 1897-1957

Chiefly ALS written by Claudel to Meyer and writings by Claudel, including a holograph of the second version of his play La ville, poems, and religious writings. Also present are two photographs of Claudel, a small amount of letters to Meyer from other correspondents, printed material, and clippings. Letters from Claudel concern his friendship with Meyer, their discussions about religion and Claudel's ardent Catholicism, and his writing and travels. Many letters discuss Catholic doctrine and Claudel's beliefs at length, urging Meyer's conversion to Catholicism and addressing her questions about religion, including five letters later published in his Positions et propositions (1934). Letters also discuss production of his dramatic works, collaboration with Darius Milhaud and Arthur Honegger, his views on the United States, his experiences in France during the Second World War, and family news. Other correspondence includes single letters from Milhaud and from Paul Petit, a few letters from Claudel's daughter Reine Claudel and his illegitimate daughter Louise Vetch, and a letter and printed pamphlet from L. Droüart de Lézey, concerning the Léproserie de Kōyama, Japan. Also present are holograph notes regarding La ville and holograph poems written for Meyer; additional poems are enclosed with Claudel's letters.

ArchivalResource: Total Boxes: 4 (incl. 2 oversize boxes); Other Storage Formats: 1 portfolio; Linear Feet: 3.42

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