Lot 380
Jung, Carl Gustav (1875-1961). Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist who was involved, with Freud, in the early development of psychoanalysis. Jung's work has also been influential in contemporary studies of religions, literature and societies.
Autograph Letter Signed ("C.G. Jung, MD, LLD, D.Sc. Professor of Analytic Psychology at Eidgenomische technische Hochschule in Zürich"). Two pages, quarto, New York, September 29, 1936. On Ambassador Hotel stationery. To Laura Abrams Armar. Includes signed holograph envelope. Three horizontal mailing folds, three tiny spots below text on second page. Overall condition is fine to very fine.
With wonderful content, Jung pens this exceptionally articulate English language letter: "You were most generous to allow your film, 'The Mountain Chant,' to leave the safe harbour at the museum and permit it to be shown before my seminar group in Maine…with regard to my making a gesture towards the various museums which might and certainly should be interested in so rare and beautiful a record of American Indian magic, I must tell you that this is a matter I am unable to undertake…If an opportunity arises, however, I shall recommend your production for all its beauty and interest, I also shall mention it in a forthcoming publication of mine. Thanking you most sincerely…" Jung's concept of the collective unconscious and its revelation through archetypes in myth, magic and religious symbolism that transcend cultural boundaries is reflected in his interest in The Mountain Chant and American Indian magic as source materials.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 3,250.
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