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Rudolf Hildebrand manuscript
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Rudolf Hildebrand manuscript | |
| Creator: Hildebrand, Rudolf, 1824-1894 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1881-1882 | |
| Language(s): German | |
| Extent: 1 volume(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms1023 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Heinrich Rudolf Hildebrand (13 March 1824-28 October 1894) was a Germanist, contributor to and then editor of the Grimm brothers' Deutsches Wörterbuch. He wrote also on the history of German folksongs, and on the teaching of the German language in schools. He was professor at the University of Leipzig from 1874.
Scope and Content
Manuscript of Über das Volkslied by Rudolf Hildebrand which discusses various folk motifs and legends which have found their way into German song and contemporary literature. The manuscript is in German.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Rudolf Hildebrand manuscript, ms1023, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.