David-Néel, Alexandra, 1868-1969

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Alexandra David-Néel was a Belgian–French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, anarchist, opera singer, and writer.She is most known for her 1924 visit to Lhasa, Tibet, when it was forbidden to foreigners. David-Néel wrote over 30 books about Eastern religion, philosophy, and her travels, including Magic and Mystery in Tibet, which was published in 1929.
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referencedIn Donald and Katharine Foley Collection of Penguin Books, 1935-1965 Bancroft Library
referencedIn Vincent Ferrini Papers., n.d., 1949-1977. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.
referencedIn Michael and Barbara Foster papers regarding Alexandra David-Neel, 1977-1991 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Foster, Michael, 1937-. Michael and Barbara Foster papers regarding Alexandra David-Neel, 1977-1991. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn George Sarton additional papers, 1901-1956 Houghton Library
referencedIn Emergency Committee in Aid of Displaced Foreign Scholars. Emergency Committee in Aid of Displaced Foreign Scholars records. 1927-1949. New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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Tibet Autonomous Region 14 CN
Digne-les-Bains 93 FR
Tunis 36 TN
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