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Davidson, Thomas, 1840-1900. Thomas Davidson papers, 1857-1948 (inclusive), 1857-1902 (bulk).

Title: Thomas Davidson papers, 1857-1948 (inclusive), 1857-1902 (bulk).

Correspondence, lectures, articles, printed matter, clippings, and film relating to the career of Davidson who came to the U.S. in 1867 and was associated with the St. Louis and Concord schools of philosophy, the founding of the Fellowship of the New Life, and the establishment of the Breadwinners' College. From 1878 to 1884, he was in Italy studying the writings of Antonio Rosmini-Serbati, about whom he published a study in 1882. The major portion of the papers is made up of correspondence, including letters from Henry Adams, John Dewey, Oliver Wendell Holmes, William James, Henry Cabot Lodge, John Stuart Mill, and Stephen Samuel Wise. Only a few pages of his diary of 1858 survive. Also with the papers is material from Edward Endelman, a student of Davidson's. Of particular interest is Endelman's correspondence about Davidson with William T. Harris, a Hegelian philosopher who had been a close friend of Davidson's. In addition, two reels of microfilm collected by John Roemischer which contain letters and articles by Davidson in other repositories have been added to the papers.

ArchivalResource: 14.5 linear ft. (35 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702153412 View

Sedley, Henry, 1831-1899,. Autograph letter signed from Henry Sedley, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1876 October 31.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Henry Sedley, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1876 October 31.

Sedley would like Winter to pay him a visit. On letterhead from The Union League Club, Madison Avenue & 26th St.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/319855488 View

Bergh, Henry, 1811-1888. Henry Bergh letters, 1866-1884.

Title: Henry Bergh letters, 1866-1884.

Seven autograph letters (one accompanied by envelope), signed, by Henry Burgh, and one portrait engraving autographed by Burgh. All letters are written on A.S.P.C.A. stationary and most concern the A.S.P.C.A. or cases of animal cruelty. They are addressed to Orange County, N.Y. justice of the peace John Burt; New York state senator Augustus R. Elwood; the editor of the New York Tribune; actor Lester Wallack; and writer Henry Sedley. Bergh at times expresses dismay and frustration with the progress of his causes, in particular decrying the New York City Board of Aldermen and Assemblyman Denis Burns. Of particular interest are two letters: the first, dated December 11, 1866, protesting the regular feeding of live animals to a snake at Barnum's museum; and the second, dated November 7, 1881, requesting that Wallack find a position for "a beautiful young lady, of my acquaintance, who has already had much experience in playing elsewhere" at his new theater, which opened in 1882.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder (8 items)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/703389264 View

Sedley, Henry, 1831-1899,. Autograph letters signed from Henry Sedley, New York City, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1874-1895.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Henry Sedley, New York City, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1874-1895.

(2) asks that his sister, Mrs. Sol Smith, receive theater billing under her married name. Some letters undated.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/263096419 View

Sedley, Henry, 1831-1899,. Autograph letters signed from Henry Sedley to William Winter [manuscript], 1872-1886.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Henry Sedley to William Winter [manuscript], 1872-1886.

(2-3) are on the life and recent death of his father, W.H. Sedley Smith; these two letters are pasted together at one corner. (4) and (6) are letters of condolence. (3-4) on letterhead of the Union League Club, [New York]; (5) on letterhead of The evening post, New York; (6) on letterhead of The commercial advertiser, New York.

ArchivalResource: 6 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667627528 View

Charles O'Conor letters and documents, 1853-1878

Title: Charles O'Conor letters and documents 1853-1878

Charles O'Conor was an American lawyer and compatriot of Samuel J. Tilden. He played a prominent role in the prosecution of William M. "Boss" Tweed and members of the Tweed Ring. His papers consist chiefly of correspondence, including letters to Samuel Tilden, A. Oakey Hall, Charles F. Mayer, Henry Sedley, and other prominent New York lawyers and politicians. Also included are recollections of O'Conor by statesman John Bigelow. Considerable correspondence between O'Conor and Tilden can be found in the Samuel J. Tilden papers.

ArchivalResource: .1 linear feet; 1 folder

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/6409 View