Ottilie von Goethe papers
Abstract
Papers of Ottilie von Goethe, German literary figure and daughter-in-law of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Includes her diaries, 1840-1867, kept while residing in Italy, Weimar, Berlin, and Dresden; correspondence with her mother, Henriette von Pogwisch, 1834-1839; and essays and poems. Also unpublished contributions to "Chaos" magazine, and correspondence and writings of other family members -- Alma von Goethe, August von Goethe, Wolfgang von Goethe, Henriette von Pogwisch, and Ulrike von Pogwisch. In addition there are several boxes containing copies of Goethe manuscripts in other repositories, copies of "Chaos" submissions with notes by Goethe scholar Heinz Bluhm, and typed English translations of the diaries.
Dates
- Creation: 1811-1867
Creator
- Goethe, Ottilie von, 1796-1872 (Person)
Language
Materials are primarily in German.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
4 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
Location
Vault 40 7
Subject
- Goethe, Alma Sedina von, 1827-1844 (Person)
- Goethe, August von, 1789-1830 (Person)
- Goethe, Wolfgang Maximilian von, 1820-1883 (Person)
- Pogwisch, Henriette, Freifrau von, 1766-1851 (Person)
- Pogwisch, Ulrike von, 1798-1875 (Person)
Source
- Kurt L. Schwarz Rare Books and Fine Prints (Bookseller, Organization)
- Title
- Ottilie von Goethe papers, 1811-1867
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
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