Marcel Proust Collection
Collection Summary
| Title: |
Marcel Proust Collection |
| Call Number: |
MS 94-11 |
| Size: |
0.25 linear feet |
| Acquisition: |
Purchased from Sotheby's of London and Christie,
Manson and Woods |
| Processed by: |
AG, 5-1994; JEF, 11-13-1998 |
| Restrictions: |
None |
Literary Rights
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State
University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is
not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication
without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher
and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students
who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry
regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.
Content Note
The Marcel Proust Collection contains
five letters written by persons who served as models for characters in À
la recherche du temps perdu: Robert de Montesquiou (Charlus); Sarah
Bernhardt (also known as Rejane and La Berma); le Duc de Guiche (Saint Loup);
and Dr. Dieulafoy (Dr. Cottard), with an additional letter by Jacques de
Lacratelle. There is also one autographed letter in longhand addressed to
“Chère Madame.” A typewritten copy of this letter is
included. It was published in Lettres à Madame C.
Detailed Description: Series Listing
|
Series 1 |
Box 1 FF 1-6 |
Letters Received. Letters to Proust from several
persons who served as models for characters in À la recherche
du temps perdu. |
|
Series 2 |
Box 1 FF 7 |
Letter Sent. Proust’s letter to “Chère
Madame,” published in Lettres à Madame C. |
Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing
Series 1 ‒ Letters Received
| Box 1 |
FF 1 |
Robert de Montesquiou, n.d. |
| Box 1 |
FF 2 |
Sarah Bernhardt (La Berma), 1892 (?) |
| Box 1 |
FF 3 |
Rejane (La Berma), n.d. |
| Box 1 |
FF 4 |
Le Duc de Guiche (Saint Loup), n.d. |
| Box 1 |
FF 5 |
Dr. Dieulafoy (Dr. Cottard), 10-26-1906 |
| Box 1 |
FF 6 |
Jacques de Lacratelle, Paris, 10-3 of unknown
year. |
Series 2 ‒ Letter Sent
| Box 1 |
FF 7 |
"Chère Madame," n.d. |
