Correspondence, 1973-1979
Scope and Contents
The Victor and Mary Babits papers (MC 78) are comprised of personal and professional correspondence, documenting Victor’s employment, research, writing, teaching, and inventions. The publications include Babits' papers and research reports on television and radio. Also included is a memoir by Mary Babits, detailing her life during the siege of Budapest in World War II, as well as a biography she wrote about her husband after his death. Numerous photographs within this collection show Victor and Mary Babits and their families and friends. The photographs date from c. 1880 to c. 1980. Also included are two scrapbooks, which contain photographs and Hungarian newspaper clippings, primarily about Victor’s work and research.
Dates
- Other: 1973-1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Babits, Mary, 1906-1991 (Person)
- From the Collection: Babits, Victor, 1900-1982 (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 2.40 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Institute Archives and Special Collections Repository
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