Glasenapp, Helmuth von, 1859-1861
Scope and Contents
Helmuth von Glasenapp (1891-1963), Indologist, 2 Autograph Letters Signed.
3 letters, 1 postcard.
- Letter 1: 21 January 1859. Glasenapp asks Prof. Ernst Benz to answer a questionnaire about how German philosophers see India.
- Postcard: 31 January 1859. Glasenapp thanks Benz for answering the questionnaire.
- Letter 2: 16 February 1859. Glasenapp informs Benz about the progress of his work on India.
- Letter 3: 04 February 1861. Glasenapp tells Benz which academics in Germany are also working in his subject area. He describes a recent journey to West Africa.
Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical information about Glasenapp and Benz, physical descriptions of letter 1 and the postcard, purchase information.
Transcription included in the file? yes for letters 1 and the postcard, no for letters 2 and 3..
Dates
- Creation: 1859-1861
Creator
- Glasenapp, Otto Max Helmuth von, 1891-1963 (German Indologist and religion scholar) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
German
Full Extent
1 folder
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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