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#1574 Brief an Sarah F. Brandes
| Datierung | 1938-07-20 |
| Absendeort | London, Großbritannien |
| Verfasser | Toller, Ernst |
| Beschreibung | Brief, 2 S., T mit handschriftlichen Ergänzungen |
| Provenienz | Deutsches Exilarchiv 1933-1945, Frankfurt am Main, Archiv der American Guild for German Cultural Freedom New York/Personenakte Ernst Toller, EB 70/117-D.0975 |
| Briefkopf | - |
| Poststelle | - |
| Personen |
Brandes, Sarah F.
Löwenstein, Hubertus Prinz zu Frank, Elisabeth Maria Karl Mehring, Walter Flesch, Hans Uhse, Bodo Heartfield, John Zweig, Stefan Kramer, Theodor Morgenstern, Soma Krenek, Ernst Bermann, Richard Arnold Toller, Ernst Brandes, Sarah F. |
| Institutionen |
American Guild for German Cultural Freedom
Thomas Mann Fund |
London, July 20th, 1938
Miss Sarah F. Brandes
American Guild for German Cultural Freedom
20 Vesey Street
New York/ N. Y.
Dear Miss Brandes,
thank you so much for your letter from July 7th. Up till now I have not been able to get in touch with Prince Löwenstein as he seems to be abroad.
As Mrs. Frank has gone back to America it is also impossible to check up with the Thomas Mann Fund.
Yesterday I saw the exhibition of German Contemporary Art and spoke with the organisers about the possibility of bringing over the exhibition for the “Germany in Exile” exhibition on the World Fair. They agreed in principle and will get in touch with you immediately. They also think that the whole bunch of distinguished sponsors (bishops, dukes and titled ladies) will sponsor the New York exhibition.
Concerning the scholarships I think that the Guild ought to send the eighteen scholarships which we agreed upon to all.
I checked the case of Walter Mehring and found out that his situation is a very bad one.
About Flesch I shall hear to-morrow and shall write you.
About Bodo Uhse I shall make inquiries in Paris.
I remembered here, that we did not discuss during our meeting the case if John Heartfield, the German painter, who is living in very distressed circumstances. His address is:
John Heartfield
Prague-Dejvice
Trida Krale Alexandra.
As you will remember, he got already a scholarship for three months. I recommend him wholeheartedly for a renewal.
He is an extremely gifted man and he was the pioneer if the so called “montage art”, which is common property all over the world to-day.
I also learned from Stefan Zweig that two people whom we turned down, Theodor Kramer and Soma Morgenstern, are both writers of substantial talent, who would both deserve a scholarship.
Both are Austrians. Theodor Kramer was known as one of the outstanding social poets in Austria. And Soma Morgenstern has distinguished himself through several novels.
Stefan Zweig will write to you about them.
Concerning Ernest Krenek we voted the renewal of his scholarship but I learned that his financial situation is better now.
I know Krenek and his integrity. In my opinion it would be the best to speak to him frankly about the question.
If he does not need the money urgently, he will doubtlessly withdraw.
I am going to Paris by the end of this week and hope to see the Prince there.
Unfortunately I had neither a chance to see Dr. Bermann-Höllriegel. He had left London one day before I arrived.
With kind regards
Yours sincerely
Ernst Toller.