A Guide to the Papers of William James, 1897-1909 James, William, Papers 6964-a

A Guide to the Papers of William James, 1897-1909

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Clifton Waller Barrett Library of American Literature
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The University of Virginia Library
Accession Number 6964-a

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

6964-a

Title

Papers of William James 1897-1909

Physical Characteristics

9 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of Williams James, Accession #6964-a, Clifton Waller Barrett Library of American Literature, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited by Clifton Waller Barrett on February 11, 1965, and changed to gifts on July 1, 1991.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of 9 items, chiefly correspondence of William James.

Contents List

William James to Frank P. Stearns 1897 Feb 20;

TLS, 1p.

Promises visit to Boston, comments on Child Memorial and on [Francis James] Child himself.

William James to "Dear Sir" 1897 Oct 3;

ALS, 2p.

Convinced of fact of "supernormal cognition," but cannot yet explain it, refers to his The Will to Believe.

William James to William M. Payne 1899 Mar 15;

APCS

Thanks for letter.

William James to [Otto] Kyllmann 1905 May 14;

ALS, 3p.

Will consider Otto Kyllmann's invitation if appointment to the Sorbonne comes through, expects to continue relations with Longmans publishing house.

William James to [Mark Anthony de Wolfe] Howe 1906 May 11;

ALS, 2p.

Has written and mailed the letter requested by Howe, asks for proofs of article on earthquake for his wife's use.

William James to J. Gidley Robinson 1909 Mar 19;

ALS, w/envelope, 2p.

Declines to send article on manual training for the P. S. Review.

William James to Philosophy 2 Class n.d.;

ANS, 1p.

"No recitation Today. Monday as usual."

William James to [?] Dearborn n.d.;

ALS, 2p.

Lists references on subject of attention, will bring German pamphlets, suggest other places to get information on the subject, w/engraving of William James.

William James to Charles [Eliot Norton] n.d.;

ALS, 2p.

Emphasizes that he cannot accept invitation.