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Additional authors

1. Addams, Jane, 1860-1935
2. George, Henry, 1839-1897
3. Holmes, John Haynes, 1879-1964
4. Knopf, Alfred A., 1892-1984
5. Steffens, Lincoln, 1866-1936
6. Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Description

1. 9 linear feet (21 boxes and 3 v.)

Summary

1. Collection contains Hall's writings, correspondence, personal papers, and scrapbooks. Papers consist primarily of his writings, both fiction and non-fiction, on various subjects and include typescripts, galley proofs, articles, and speeches. Also, correspondence, 1895-1938, writings of others, miscellaneous personal papers, and Hall's scrapbooks.

Subject

1. Hall, Bolton, 1854-1938.
2. George, Henry, 1839-1897.
3. Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910.
4. Bible. -- Versions.
5. Grief.
6. Land use.
7. Publishers and publishing -- New York (State) -- New York.
8. Saving and investment.
9. Single tax.
10. Social problems.

Genre/Form

1. Scrapbooks.

Call number

1. MssCol 1288

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Source (note)

1. Hicks, Ami Mali; Gertrude Post Herrick

Biography (note)

1. Bolton Hall (1854-1938) was an American lawyer and author. He prepared the expurgated text of the King James version of the Bible (called The Living Bible) in addition to writing and speaking on topics such as social reform and political economy. He was a founder of the Longshoremen's Union and the New York Tax Reform Association, was a disciple of Henry George, and an advocate of the single tax and model tenement housing.

Processing action (note)

1. Cataloged

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Finding aids

1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

Connect to:

1. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Authors.
2. Lawyers.