Kingdon, Mary Kathleen Weld, 1874-1953.

Mary Kathleen Weld Kingdon, also known as "May" (1874-1953), was a professional typist, one of the principal secretaries to American-born author and literary critic Henry James (1843-1916). She worked for James from 1901 April 16 through the summer of 1904 when she left to be married (1905 Feb. 14). Kingdon was his secretary during the period between secretaries William MacAlpine and Theodora Bosanquet. James dictated his literary works of this period to Kingdon, who typed them as he spoke, including his novels: Wings of the dove (1902), The golden bowl (1904), and the last part of The ambassadors (1903). Kingdon was also a bookbinder.

From the description of Papers, 1901-1969. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79489635

From the guide to the Papers, 1901-1969., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)