Eugène Demolder correspondence

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS 0019

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, in French, to his publisher, Edmond Deman, in Bruxelles, concerning Demolder's biography of Felicien Rops. Includes letter dated 10 July 1899, quoting letter of 14 July 1896, in which Rops gives permission for the reproduction of his works. The original letter from Rops to Demolder is included. Also includes three letters from Eugene's wife, C. Demolder-Rops.

Dates

Creation: 1896 - 1908
Creation: Majority of material found within 1898 - 1904

Biographical Note

Eugene Demolder, a Belgian author and biographer of the artist Felicien Rops.

Extent

1.29 Linear Feet (1 long half Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

French

Additional Description

Abstract

Demolder, Eugène, 1862-1919, author. Correspondence to his publisher Edmond Deman concerning Demolder's biography of Felicien Rops; also includes three letters (10 juil. 1899, 11 mars 1901, 16 nov. 1908) from his wife, C. Demolder-Rops; and two letters (21 nov. 1898, 2 août 1901) from Armand Rassenfosse (engraver) in Liège. Letters are in French.

Subjects

Genre / Form

correspondence

Topical

Mount Holyoke College Manuscript Collections

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Demolder correspondence : to Edmond Dèman, 1896-1908 (bulk 1898-1904)
Subtitle: Finding Aid
Status: Edited Full Draft
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
Language of description note: English
Sponsor: Encoding funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.