ÉLUARD Paul (1895-1952) ÉLUARD Paul (1895-1952)
L.A.S. Paris, May 5, 1936. 1 p.…

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ÉLUARD Paul (1895-1952)

ÉLUARD Paul (1895-1952) L.A.S. Paris, May 5, 1936. 1 p. in-folio on blue paper. Paul Eluard agrees "to be a member of the Comité de Patronage pour la Commémoration du cinquantenaire du Symbolisme. [...]" and points out "the absence of Alfred Jarry's name from the list of writers and artists who have collaborated with this movement [...]". Letter probably addressed to André Jaulme, who was initially entrusted with organizing the exhibition.

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ÉLUARD Paul (1895-1952)

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