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André Bernard – Letters

These letters to Pamela Matt and her mother began when Barbara Clark moved from New York City to Urbana, Illinois. The letters to Pamela respond to her questions about Clark’s personal life and career, provide insights into his interpretation of Todd’s work, and address the need to preserve the teaching.  


Bernard's letter to Matt, January 1976, thumbnail

Bernard Letter to Matt January 1976

This letter includes comments about the disadvantages of institutionalizing the work and answers questions about methodology.


Bernard's Letter to Matt August 1978, thumbnailo

Bernard Letter to Matt August 1978

Letter discussing arrangements for Bernard’s trip to Illinois to see Barbara Clark and plans for preserving her documents.


Bernard's Letter to Matt September 1978, thumbnail

Bernard Letter to Matt September 1978

Letter with dietary advice and information related to a meeting with John Rolland and Marsha Paludan.


Bernard's Letter to Harris February 1978, thumbnail

Bernard Letter to Tola Harris February 1978

Pamela Matt’s mother Tola Harris, helped Barbara with her financial matters after the Pamela moved away from Urbana. This letter explains the checks that Bernard arranged to be paid Barbara for classes he taught at Drama Tree in New York City.


Bernard's Letter to Matt July 1978, thumbnail

Bernard Letter to Matt July 1990

Letter responding to questions on Clark’s teaching materials.


Bernard's Letter to Matt December 2000, thumbnail

Bernard Letter to Matt December 2000

Letter and attached “List of Practitioners of Ideokinesis by André Bernard.”

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