207. Schweitzer, Albert. Significant archive of autograph letters signed, photographs signed, clipped articles and Albert Schweitzer ephemera. All items in vintage good condition.

Large archive of Albert Schweitzer signed personal letters, signed photographs and articles.

Including: (11) Autograph letters signed by Albert Schweitzer ranging in size from (6 x 9.5 in.; 152 x 241 mm. to 8.5 x 11.5 in.; 215 x 292 mm.) On various stationery. Some in French, some in German. Letter content includes: a letter written to his publisher concerning revisions for a forthcoming new edition of his book On The Edge of the Primeval Forest, multiple letters of appreciation to George Keating, a benefactor of Schweitzer’s hospital in French Equatorial Africa.

Various signed black and white photographs, many taken by Schweitzer of he and his wife and friends including: (1) oversize signed (11 x 14 in.; 279 x 355 mm.) photo inscribed and signed to George and Harriet Keating, (20) Photographs signed by Schweitzer (8.5 x 11 in.; 215 x 292 mm.) most inscribed to the Keatings and (7) photographs ranging in size from (4 x 5 in.; to 8.25 x 6 in.;) Some letters include transmittal envelopes.

(1) Illustrated (8.5 x 11 in.; 215 x 292 mm.) map of “Lambarene”, Dr. Schweitzer’s Forest Hospital, inscribed by Schweitzer in French.

Helene Schweitzer signed items including: (5) (8.5 x 11 in.; 215 x 292 mm.) photographs, (2) postcards and (1) letter signed by Helene Schweitzer.

(8) Handwritten letters by Albert Schweitzer’s nurses and assistants, primarily to benefactors, the Keatings, on behalf of Schweitzer. Some accompanied by transmittal envelopes.

Additional 25+ unsigned black and white and color photographs some taken by Schweitzer ranging in size from (5.5 x 3.5 in.; 139 x 88 mm. to 8 x 10 in.; 215 x 292 mm.) includes a (13 x 9.5 in.; 330 x 241 mm.) color photo of Schweitzer playing a pipe organ. Also includes a typed letter signed by William F. Buckley thanking George Keating for a photograph.

Also included are various inscribed and signed postcards, snapshots, photo cards, articles such as “A Declaration of Conscience”, writings clipped from Reader’s Digest. Schweitzer ephemera present such as gala concert program, Schweitzer postage stamps and a copy of the 15 January, 1955 Saturday Review commemorating Schweitzer on the cover for his 80th birthday. $4,000 - $6,000