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Henry James Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0411

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of fourteen outgoing letters from Henry James; one book review manuscript; one letter from William James; one letter from Henry James, Sr., and two letters presumed to be from Henry James, son of William James.

Dates

  • Creation: 1867-1912

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in some or all of these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creator(s) of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of archival collections is such that multiple creators are often applicable and copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. In any case, the user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, obtaining publication rights and copyright infringement. When requesting images from Special Collections & University Archives for publication, we require a signed agreement waiving San Diego State University of any liability in the event of a copyright violation.

Biographical Note

Henry James was an American novelist, essayist, and critic.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The items are arranged alphabetically by correspondent's last name, then chronologically. Items relating to Henry James are first, then other family members.

Source of Acquisition

John and Jane Adams

Accruals

9999-146

Related Materials

Henry James Book Collection: http://libpac.sdsu.edu/search/X?(%22henry%20james%20collection%22)&b=cdsc%20&s=&m=&l=&Da=&Db=&p=&SORT=DX

Title
Henry James Manuscript Collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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