Paul DUKAS (1865-1935). L.A.S., October 25, 1931, to D.E. Inghelbrecht; 1 page in-12, address on verso. On the Prix de Rome. I was very disappointed by the board's note! There is decidedly nothing to be done against the Prix de Rome, even on an unequal basis (oh! how much!!) But console yourself, the young ladies are threatening to monopolize it: ergo, there is hope for the day when the short skirts, or those that have become long again, will vie for the succession of Gaubert or Mazellier. After all, in such cases, the Council shows rather misogynistic inclinations. The trick is to live until then. In the meantime, it's distressing. He supported Inghelbrecht in vain...