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Henry Adams papers

Title
Henry Adams papers, 1871-1938.
Author
Adams, Henry, 1838-1918.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Ford, Emily Ellsworth (Fowler), 1826-1893.
  • Ford, Paul Leicester, 1865-1902.
  • Ford, Worthington Chauncey, 1858-1941.
  • Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886.
Description
.2 linear foot (1 box).
Summary
The collection consists of twenty-eight autograph letters signed by Henry Adams, 1871-1899; his undated autograph memoranda on the art of writing biography (4 p.); transcripts of letters to, from, and about Henry Adams made by Worthington C. Ford relating to his work The Letters of Henry Adams, 1867-1917; clippings and note concerning Henry Adams, 1938; and miscellaneous letters, including eight letters to Ford from various correspondents regarding Ford's book and Henry Adams, and one letter from Frances Adams to Mrs. Lowes, 1920-1937.
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  • Henry Adams (1838-1918) was an American historian, novelist, and critic.
Call Number
MssCol 12
Author
Adams, Henry, 1838-1918.
Title
Henry Adams papers, 1871-1938.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Biography
Henry Adams (1838-1918) was an American historian, novelist, and critic.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Related collections include the Worthington Chauncey Ford Papers; Manuscripts and Archives Division; New York Public Library.
Occupation
Historians.
Added Author
Ford, Emily Ellsworth (Fowler), 1826-1893. Addressee
Ford, Paul Leicester, 1865-1902. Addressee
Ford, Worthington Chauncey, 1858-1941. Addressee
Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886. Addressee
Research Call Number
MssCol 12
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