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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965. |
| Title: | Albert Schweitzer Letter, "Cher Monsieur..." |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1947 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letter from the German musician, physician and philanthropist to an unknown recipient. |
| Language: | English, French |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a German theologian, philosopher, musician, musicologist, doctor, surgeon, and medical missionary. He is best known for his theological writings and for founding and sustaining the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, now in Gabon, west central Africa.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Albert Schweitzer Letter, "Cher Monsieur..." consists of a single letter to an unknown recipient, evidently in the military. A Professor Skillings is mentioned. The letter is in French; a translation is included in the collection.
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Related Material
Special Collections Research Center has several collections related to Schweitzer, including the Albert Schweitzer Papers. For a complete list, please search our collections .
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Albert Schweitzer Letter, "Cher Monsieur...",
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Lois Bradford, 2014.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 10 May 2016
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| SC 771 | "Cher Monsieur..." Jul 1947 - includes English translation | ||||||||||