Letter from Ambassador Julian Buga to Elie Wiesel regarding human rights and collaboration

This document is a memo from the Office of Marion Wiesel to Mr. Steve Wigler, dated June 17, 2003. It states that, per request, it encloses Professor Elie Wiesel's recent comments on Evgeny Kissin. The attached text, authored by Elie Wiesel, expresses his profound feeling that Evgeny Kissin is the greatest pianist of his generation. Wiesel notes that when Kissin plays, his listeners and even "Creation itself" join in the song. A handwritten note confirms the document was mailed to the recipient's address in Baltimore, MD.

This document, appearing to be a proposal or an internal note from Elie Wiesel to Jean-David Levitte, outlines an "International Nobel Prize Colloquium: Whither the 21st Century." The proposed event, tentatively scheduled for May-June 2010, aims to gather approximately fifty Nobel laureates and other influential personalities. The program is designed for two or three days, featuring four commissions dedicated to politics & economy, history & crises, power & ethics, and media & human rights. It also includes two daily plenary sessions and evening concerts with distinguished musicians. The document states that invitations would be extended by the President of the Republic and Elie Wiesel himself, reminiscent of a similar event in 1988. The colloquium is planned to conclude with the publication of a manifesto addressing major challenges facing the current generation. A handwritten note at the bottom, likely from Elie Wiesel, asks "My dear Jean-David... what do we do with it?" or "what do we make of it?".

This document is a news release from the National Endowment for the Humanities announcing the recipients of the 2009 National Humanities Medals. President Barack Obama presented the awards to eight Americans for their contributions to history, literature, cultural philanthropy, and museum leadership. The honorees include historians Robert A. Caro, Annette Gordon-Reed, David Levering Lewis, and William H. McNeill; museum director Philippe de Montebello; philanthropist Albert H. Small; author Theodore C. Sorensen; and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel. The release highlights the achievements of each medalist, noting their impact on understanding the humanities and human rights. It also mentions that several medalists, including Caro, Gordon-Reed, and Lewis, are Pulitzer Prize winners, and Elie Wiesel is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The medals were presented during a ceremony in the East Wing of the White House. The document also provides background on the National Endowment for the Humanities and its mission.

This is an invitation letter from Jakub Klepal, Executive Director of the Forum 2000 Foundation, addressed to Professor Elie Wiesel. Dated April 30, 2014, the letter invites Professor Wiesel to speak at the 18th annual Forum 2000 Conference, which is scheduled to be held in Prague from October 12-15, 2014. The letter acknowledges Professor Wiesel's long-standing support and his role as a member of the International Advisory Board. The conference aims to critically reflect on democratic transitions of the past 20-30 years, honoring the legacy of Václav Havel. The letter emphasizes the global importance of their work in fostering freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law amidst international challenges. It refers to historical events like the crumbling of the Iron Curtain, the 1988 Chilean referendum, and the 1986 People Power Revolution in the Philippines as contexts for discussing the evolution and current state of democracy. Other topics for discussion include the role of religion in liberal democracy, the rise of extremism, and generational differences in views on democratic processes. Professor Wiesel is asked to confirm his attendance with Ms. Elena Sabová.

This letter, dated May 28, 2002, is from Elie Wiesel, University Professor at Boston University, to Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the National Security Adviser at The White House. Wiesel expresses his pleasure in having listened to Dr. Rice at a recent Remembrance ceremony and having had a brief conversation with her. He states that he finds the idea of meeting again to discuss issues of common interest very appealing. However, recognizing Dr. Rice's extremely crowded schedule, he decides not to take up the half-hour her office made available, expressing hope for other opportunities to meet in the future. The letter concludes with Wiesel's warm wishes for her continued success.