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Eduard von Bauernfeld letter and poem

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0176
Finding aid note: Stored on-site at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a letter written by von Bauernfeld to an unknown correspondent and a handwritten poem. Both items are written in German.

Dates

  • Creation: 1877

Creator

Language

These materials are written in German.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored on-site at the Woodson Research Center.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from the Eduard von Bauernfeld Papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical / Historical

Eduard von Bauernfeld (1802-1890) was an Austrian dramatist who authored comedies and farces that addressed the social and political issues of the times. He ranked high among the German playwrights of the century, and he also wrote several essays. Prior to his career as an author, he worked for the Austrian government in a legal capacity; however, during this time he wrote several pieces harshly criticizing the government.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Abstract

This collection consists of a letter written by von Bauernfeld to an unknown correspondent and a handwritten poem. Both items are written in German.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased on March 14, 1966.

Title
Guide to the Eduard von Bauernfeld papers, 1877
Status
Completed
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586