Karl D. Darmstädter letters to Richard Beer-Hofmann
Overview
Letters to Austrian dramatist and poet Richard Beer-Hofmann from Karl D. Darmstädter, who translated Beer-Hofmann's work into English, as well as compositions by Beer-Hofmann.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1958
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Includes four letters from Darmstädter to Beer-Hofmann concerning the latter's works, notably Lullaby for Miriam and History of King David, an autograph manuscript of the poem "Ins Stammbuch von Hilla Fischer" by Beer-Hofmann, and an autograph manuscript photocopy of Lullaby for Miriam translated by Darmstädter, among other items.
Biographical / Historical
Beer-Hofmann was an Austrian dramatist and poet. Karl D. Darmstädter was a writer, poet, and professor of German language and literature, who emigrated to the United States in 1940.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*80M-61
Gift of Mrs. Miriam Beer-Hofmann Lens, 412 Cathedral Parkway, New York, New York 10025; received: 1981 Mar.
- Title
- Beer-Hofmann, Richard, 1866-1945, recipient. Karl D. Darmstädter letters to Richard Beer-Hofmann: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00533
Repository Details
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