大山公淳 から エフ・エム・トラウツ先生様 **

Ōyama Kōjun to Doctor F. M. Trautz

大山公淳 から エフ・エム・トラウツ先生様

Ōyama Kōjun (1895-1992) sent this New Year's card to Trautz from Wakayama Koyasan, Koyasan University Library on January 1, 1933. Ōyama was working there as a librarian and associate professor when he sent this note. Later in 1933, he became a full professor at Koyasan University. He authored many works on Buddhism throughout his life.

Ōyama's choice of addressing Trautz as トラウツ先生様 ("Trautz sensei sama") was clearly respectful, but overly so and unnecessary, as it is akin to saying "Mister Professor Trautz."