R. Landesberger letter and music

Collection

Identifier: W-0121

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Scope and Contents

This collection contains a handwritten letter, dated January 7, 1919, and sheet of music written by Geneva, Switzerland, professor Dr. R. Landesberger and addressed to President Woodrow Wilson. A typed transcript of the letter is also included. In the letter, Landesberger expresses his doubts about Wilson's proposed League of Nations. Instead of the proposed plan, he suggests that nations should adopt a "Referendum" which would require a majority of nations to approve any future conflicts between individual nations. This collection also includes a handwritten piece of music written by Landesberger and dedicated to President Wilson "as an hommage to his personality."

Dates

Creation: 1919-01-07

Creator

Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)
Landesberger, R. (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None

Biographical / Historical

R. Landesberger was a professor of law and political sciences living in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1919.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Handwritten letter and sheet of music from Geneva (Switzerland) professor Dr. R. Landesberger to President Woodrow Wilson, dated January 7, 1919. A typed transcript of the letter is also included.