THE DANE RUDHYAR COLLECTION


The Dane Rudhyar Collection contains materials pertaining to French American composer, painter, author, and astrologer Dane Rudhyar (1895-1985). The centerpiece of this collection is a box of letters, typed and hand-written essays, and hand-drawn astrological charts from the posthumous estate of Jungian astrologer Karen Bolander-Claus (1936-2007). The personal correspondences in this collection are predominantly from the period 1967-1970. Also included are signed pamphlets, promotional book materials, and a large array of 1st edition, rare, and signed books. 
 

Contents from the Karen Bolander estate include the following:
 

2 - Handwritten essays ("New Light On the Four Elements" and "The Individual's Basic Participation In Our Modern World")
5 - Hand-drawn natal charts for Alfred Adler, Sigmund Freud, and three conference attendees
5 - published print essays [disbounded]
40 - personally typed essays, many with handwritten notes (Rudhyar)
12 - personally typed essays (Morrison, pseudonym)
9 - promotional items regarding Rudhyar's publications and lectures
27 - personal letters from Rudhyar to Bolander

Rudhyar materials from the Karen Bolander estate acquisition.

Promotional photo of Dane Rudhyar (1974)

Materials from the Karen Bolander estate acquisition