Ravel, Maurice. (1875-1937) Important Autograph Letters and Telegram about his Rejection of the Legion of HonorTwo important autograph letters and one telegram from the great French composer to Lucien Garban (1877 1959), dealing with Ravel's 1920 refusal of the Lgion d'Honneur and the beginning of the following "affaire Ravel." While Ravel was at the country home of his friend Andr Ferdinand Hrold in Lapras in January 1920, his name appeared in a list of nominees in Le journal officiel without his knowledge or consent. He created a stir by refusing the honor,