Overview
Pocket diaries and letters of American painter, William James Jr.
Dates
- Creation: 1906-1958
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (1 box)Printed pocket diaries with daily autograph manuscript entries. Also includes addresses and expense listings and some random jottings. Also with letters from James to his wife, Alice Rutherford Runnells James, from the deathbed in San Francisco, of his sister "Peg", Margaret Mary James Porter (1887-1950).
Biographical / Historical
William James (1882-1961) ["Billy"] an American painter, was associated with the school at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts as critic of painting (1913-1925) and acting director (1930-1937). He was son of the psychologist William James and the nephew of the writer Henry James. Alice Rutherford Runnells James was his wife.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Pocket diaries, 1906-1958
- II. Letters to Alice Rutherford Runnells James, 1950
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2007M-73. Gift of William James 3rd; received: 2008-2009.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- James, William, 1882-1961. William James Jr. additional papers, 1906-1958: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02637
Repository Details
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