Józef Wittlin correspondence and other papers
Overview
Correspondence and diary of Polish writer and translator Józef Wittlin.
Dates
- Creation: 1943-1961
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in Polish.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to the majority of material in this collection. Item (51), the diary, is restricted and not to be consulted until 2026.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box and 1 volume)Contains correspondence of Wittlin and his wife Halina. Carbon copies of Wittlin's letters are filed with the letters addressed to him by his correspondent. Also includes a diary, 1971-1975, and necropsy report.
Biographical / Historical
Józef Wittlin (1896-1976) was a Polish writer and translator.
Arrangement
Organized into the following series:
- I. Correspondence of Jozef Wittlin
- II. Other papers
Physical Location
b, Vault
Immediate Source of Acquisition
77M-67. Gift of Mrs. Halina Wittlin, 5400 Fieldston Road, Riverdale, New York 10471 ; received: 1978 April-May.
- Title
- Wittlin, Józef,1896-1976. Józef Wittlin correspondence and other papers, 1943-1961: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00522
Repository Details
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