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Manuscript documents regarding the "René Benjamin Affair", 1928-1988

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Identifier: MSE/MD 2819-48

Scope and Contents

From the notes of Dr. Catherine Perry: These materials relate directly to those found in MSE/MD 2819-049-B on the split between the French author René Benjamin (1885-1948) and Anna de Noailles, and the ultimately successful efforts of the French poet and literary critic Jean Tenant (1885-1986) to reconcile the two. It includes original and copies of letters as well as a copy of a radio interview on the subject given by Tenant in 1953, with an added autograph note by Tenant.

Dates

  • Creation: 1928-1988

Language of Materials

Collection material in French.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Physical Description

1 autograph letter signed; 28 pages on 23 sheets and 1 folded sheet

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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