X. James family photograph albums
Scope and Contents
James family albums, consisting chiefly of photograps of the novelist Henry James (1843-1916). Includes photographs of extended family members, friends, and notable contemporaries. NB: Some photographs in this collection reproduce work originally done in other media (e.g., photographs of oil portraits). Dates for these items refer to the original works.
Dates
- Creation: 1855-1916
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
8 linear feet (25 boxes and 16 volumes)Biographical / Historical
Captions and notes in these albums were written by Henry James III (1879-1947).
Arrangement
This material was left in the order received from the James family. It originally comprised 3 bound albums, which were at some point unbound, as well as loose photographs.
Physical Location
b, pf
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*50M-362. Gift of Mrs. Henry James, 133 E. 64th Street, New York 18, New York; received: 1951. This material was originally cataloged with MS Am 1095.2, but later moved to the current call-number.
Creator
- From the Collection: James, Henry, 1843-1916 (Person)
Repository Details
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