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Ref NoDWE/G/4/D1
TitleProf Hugo Fischer Elmgrant correspondence
DescriptionCorrespondence relating to Hugo Fischer's long-term (1942-1960) financial support from the Elmgrant Trust, as well as personal letters to the Elmhirsts. Some personal letters describe Fischer's affection for a ballerina with the 'French-Russian' ballet; other letters mention B H Liddell Hart; Hein Heckroth; and the theatre; also covered is Fischer's activities in India where he was first a professor at Benares Hindu University and subsequently an editor for 'United Asia' magazine. Included is a copy of a report 'Education in India' written by Hugo Fischer; later letters concern Fischer's search for an academic position in his field. Letters mention Bertrand Russell and T S Eliot; Fischer seeks financial support for Patricia and Conrad Russell.
Date1942-1964
FormatManuscript
Person_CodeDS/UK/585
DS/UK/586
Place_CodeNA460
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/585Russell; Bertrand (1872-1970)1872-1970
DS/UK/586Fischer; Hugo (1897-1975); Professor; philosopher1897-1975
Places
CodeSet
NA460India
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