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Collection Overview

Title: Paul Claudel papers, 1926-1945

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 696

Primary Creator: Claudel, Paul, 1868-1955.

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The collection is arranged chronologically. The collection consists of one box.

Date Acquired: 12/05/1983

Subjects: Actresses., Claudel, Paul, 1868-1955., Comédie-Française., Dramatists., Francis, Eve, 1896-1980., Religion., Theaters -- Stage-setting and scenery., Théâtre Pigalle (Paris, France).

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Poetry.

Languages: French

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists forty-one letters, thirty-nine of which are from Paul Claudel to Eve Francis. Paul Claudel (1868-1955) was a French poet and dramatist and Eve Francis (1896-1980) was an actress. They had been friends since Francis had first played the part of Sygne de Coufontaine in the creation of "L'Otage." The correspondence deals with Francis' life, which Claudel finds lacking in religious faith, and with the staging and interpretation of various plays by Claudel.

Biographical Note

Paul Claudel (1868-1955) was a French poet, dramatist, and diplomat. He was closely associated with the actress Eve Francis, who had been first to play the part of Sygne de Coufontaine in the play, "L'Otage." He was most famous for his verse dramas, which often convey his devout Catholicism. Claudel also had a career in the French diplomatic corps that began in 1893 and ended in 1936.

Subject/Index Terms

Actresses.
Claudel, Paul, 1868-1955.
Comédie-Française.
Dramatists.
Francis, Eve, 1896-1980.
Religion.
Theaters -- Stage-setting and scenery.
Théâtre Pigalle (Paris, France).

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Preferred Citation: Paul Claudel papers, Manuscripts Collection 696, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

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Folder 1: Tokyo, Japan, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1926 April 25: Exhorting her to renounce acting, become a nurse in the African missions, and turn to religion. In French.
Folder 2: Tokyo, Japan, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1926 May 12: Cover letter for the previous letter. In French.
Folder 3: Chuzenji, Japan, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1926 August 17: He apologizes for the letter he wrote before and comments "Le Soulier de Satin," "L'Otage," and "Le Pere Humilie." In French.
Folder 4: Tokyo, Japan, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1927 January 6: Cover letter for a bottle of perfume. In French.
Folder 5: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1927 November 28: Expressing his affection for her but disapproving of her way of life. Also comments on "L'Annonce" and sends indication for the new interpretation of "L'Otage." In French.
Folder 6: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1927 December 8: Forwarding a letter (enclosed) of Jean Froment about his wish to participate in the staging of "L'Otage." Claudel asks Eve Francis to answer. In French.
Folder 7: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 January 9: Begging her to turn to a better life, closer to God. Also comments on her proposition of a speaking tour in the United States. In French.
Folder 8: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 May 10: Short note referring to a telephone conversation and suggesting a meeting. In French.
Folder 9: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 June 2: Congratulating her for her part in the success of "L'Otage." In French.
Folder 10: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 June 18: About her private life and plans for new stagings of his plays. In French.
Folder 11: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 June 27: Promising his support for the new orientation she tries to give her life. Also discussing the production of "L'Annonce" in the "Theatre Pigalle." In French.
Folder 12: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 September 7: Short note wishing her better health. In French.
Folder 13: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 September 16: About the production of "L'Annonce" by G. Astruc and Philippe de Rothschild. In French.
Folder 14: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1930 September 23: Authorization given to Eve Francis to read Claudel's poems for recording. In French.
Folder 15: New York, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1931 January 4: Sending best wishes for the New Year and commenting on the recordings of "Les Chophéons." Also comments on the new production of "L'Annonce" at the Theatre Pigalle. In French.
Folder 16: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1931 March 9: About the staging of "L'Annonce" and Le Père Humilié." In French.
Folder 17: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1931 April 24: Congratulating her for her part in "L'Annonce" at the Theatre de Arts, and complaining that he does not have any news of the production of "L'Annonce" at the Theatre Pigalle. In French.
Folder 18: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1931 April 30: Sending suggestions for the interpretation of "L'Annonce." In French.
Folder 19: Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1931 August 31: Commenting on the staging of "L'Annonce." In French.
Folder 20: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1932 January 8: Sending best wishes for the New Year and commenting on the staging of "L'Annonce." In French.
Folder 21: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1932 January 20: Hoping she will live closer to religion this year and giving a negative answer to her suggestion to have "Le Partage" put on the stage. In French.
Folder 22: Washington, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1932 June 19: Le Theatre de Pigalle will not produce "L'Annonce." Claudel explains he is not interested in his theatre anymore because he is now totally involved in his biblical studies. In French.
Folder 23: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1933: Short note setting time and place for a meeting. In French.
Folder 24: Brussels, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1933 October 27: Apologizing for having refused her suggestion to have "Le Père Humilié" produced in Paris. Also mentions that he has authorized Le Theatre Francais to produce "L'Otage." In French.
Folder 25: Brussels, Paul Claudel to a colleague, 1933 December 4: Short note about a recommendation for Raymond Guerin. In French.
Folder 26: No place, introduction by Paul Claudel of Eve Francis, 1935 September: For her recording of Claudel's poems for Pathe-Marconi. In French.
Folder 27: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 January 12: Suggesting a speaking tour of Belgium where they are both well-known. In French.
Folder 28: Gstaad, Switzerland, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 February 27: Souvenir postcard. In French.
Folder 29: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 May 21: Congratulating her for the recordings she made of his poems. In French.
Folder 30: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 June 15: About the staging of "L'Echange." Suggesting that she and the Pitoeffs come to visit him to discuss the play. In French.
Folder 31: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 August 20: Trying to arrange a meeting to work on "L'Echange." In French.
Folder 32: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 September 15: Short note with indications about her journey to Brangues. In French.
Folder 33: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 November 17: Congratulating her on her performance of the previous night. In French.
Folder 34: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1937 November 18: Congratulating her on the way she played the previous night. In French.
Folder 35: Paris, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1939 January 3: Sending kind regards. In French.
Folder 36: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1941 January 13: About her staging of "L'Annonce" in Vichy. In French.
Folder 37: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1941 March 20: About "L'Annonce" to be played in Vichy. He mentions that Marechal Petain has accepted to help them financially. In French.
Folder 38: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1941 April 24: About the production of "Jeanne au Bucher." In French.
Folder 39: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1941 October 11: Eve Francis was considering a tour of Switzerland with the play "L'Annonce." Claudel gives his authorization but writes that he has to check on the legal problems. In French.
Folder 40: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Louis Pierard, 1944 January 4: He sends best wishes for the New Year and asks Pierard to forward to Eve Francis his wishes and kind regards. Also mentions the success of "Le Soulier de Satin" at the "Comedie Francaise." In French.
Folder 41: Chateau de Brangues, France, Paul Claudel to Eve Francis, 1945 February 12: Discussing the production of "Le Pere Humilie." In French.

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