Brian 2.0 Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Does anyone know if there is a copy of this letter online? It is often referred to on both sides of the debate. I would love to read the whole thing. The closest I've come is this reference in Gee's review of "by his own hand.."Klaus Baer, letter to Hugh Nibley, 10 August 1968 in the Archives of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.Is this letter online to anyone's knowledge?
Ron Beron Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 Does anyone know if there is a copy of this letter online? It is often referred to on both sides of the debate. I would love to read the whole thing. The closest I've come is this reference in Gee's review of "by his own hand.."Klaus Baer, letter to Hugh Nibley, 10 August 1968 in the Archives of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.Is this letter online to anyone's knowledge?I would ask Chris Smith.
thesometimesaint Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 http://maxwellinstitute.byu.edu/publications/review/?vol=4&num=1&id=92
Chris Smith Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 I would ask Chris Smith.I unfortunately don't have a copy of this particular letter. It's possible there'd be a copy in the Nibley papers, but they aren't yet indexed, so it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. The best way to get a copy would likely be to write to whoever curates the Oriental Institute's archives and ask them to send you a copy. Probably they'll ask you to pay a small fee for copying and mailing expenses. My curiosity is now sufficiently piqued that I may do it myself.
noel00 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 For what Baer thought of the good Dr's work see Chris's Blog.
Calm Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) For what Baer thought of the good Dr's work see Chris's Blog.Is it direct quoting or a paraphrase of Baer's "thought"? Edited June 15, 2012 by calmoriah
Chris Smith Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 The letters Noel is referring to are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.The somewhat unsympathetic tone of these letters toward Nibley is one reason the OP piqued my interest. The 1968 letter, at least as quoted by Gee, seems to adopt a more positive and admiring tone. Perhaps Baer's view of Nibley changed between '68 and '72, or perhaps Baer was just tailoring his message to the audience in each case.
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