909 - BINET, Léon (1891–1971), physician and physiologist, member of the Academy of Sciences.

BINET, Léon (1891–1971), physician and physiologist, member of the Academy of Sciences. File consisting of 16 documents, totaling approximately 16 pages, in various formats. 1939–1956. Several letterheads from the Faculty of Medicine. -A beautiful original photographic portrait of Léon Binet, with an autograph signature on the reverse and the photographer’s stamp “Photo Lutetia.” 15.6 x 11.6 cm. Browned photograph. -A typewritten letter signed by Binet accompanying the photograph. May 21, 1951. 1 p., in-8. Printed letterhead of the “Faculty of Medicine.” -A typewritten letter signed by Binet. Paris, December 29, 1939. 1 p., in-4. “I am continuing my research and will be sure to keep you informed of the results [...].” -Set of 6 handwritten or typewritten manuscripts with additions and corrections by Binet or partially in his own hand, all signed by Binet. Autobiographical texts and questionnaires in which Binet opens up: they discuss Binet’s favorite scholars: Farabeuf, Richet, and Roger; his professional career; a “Global Survey” on human intelligence; his happiness; “The Destiny and Task of the Scholar”; Binet’s reading list, etc. 1951–1956. 7 pp., in-4. -Set of 7 autographed business cards. He sends his best wishes, notably to Alphandéry, confirms that he successfully intervened before the Council of the Order, and thanks a colleague “for his sumptuous gift, which is received with joy [...].” Included: -Académie des Sciences. Address by Mr. Léon Binet. Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1956. Large in-4, paperback, uncut. Margins slightly sun-faded, interior in very fresh condition. -Académie des Sciences. Note on the Life and Work of Léon Binet (1891–1971). By Jean Bernard. Paris, Palais de l’Institut, 1973. Large quarto, paperback. Lower margin of the front cover slightly sun-faded; interior in very fresh condition. -5 business cards with facsimile inscriptions. -3 newspaper clippings announcing Binet’s death.