Correspondence concerning Voltaire, 1936-1942, undated
Scope and Contents
Materials related to the publication of and subsequent controversy surrounding Noyes's Voltaire. It features Noyes's personal and public correspondence on Voltaire; his response to the Catholic church in defense of the work, along with other notes and documents related to its controversial publication. Also includes chapter drafts from Voltaire, a French translation of the work, and a German translation of an article by Noyes on Voltaire.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1942, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958 (Person)
Language of Materials
Mostly in English, with some French and German.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
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Full Extent
0.75 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically; however, significant correspondents have been separated from the chronological run and organized alphabetically.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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