Correspondence, 1874-1924.

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Correspondence, 1874-1924.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122520497

The bulk of this collection consists of 837 letters, 1874-1909, to Harris from Charles H. Ames, publisher with D. C. Heath ? 69 letters, 1879-1909, to Harris from Edwin Doak Mead, editor, author, and social reformer; and 22 letters, 1878-1905, to Harris from Lucia True Ames Mead, feminist, reformer, and wife of Edwin Doak Mead. Also includes lists of writings by Harris, clippings and other printed material, and some letters to Ames and other members of Harris's family.

9 boxes (4.5 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6746733

Houghton Library

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Harris, William Torrey, 1835-1909

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Philosopher and educator. Born Sept. 10, 1835, near North Killingly, Conn.; died Nov. 5, 1909, in Providence, R.I. Resident of Concord, Mass., 1880-1889. Began teaching in St. Louis public schools in 1857. Became Assistant Superintendent of Schools in St. Louis in 1866, Superintendent in 1868. Student and scholar of German philosophy, particularly of Hegel. Founded Journal of Speculative Philosophy in 1867. In 1880, resigned position in St. Louis to assist Bronson Alcott and F. B. ...

Mead, Edwin D. (Edwin Doak), 1849-1937

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Boston lecturer and writer on social and historical topics; Editor of the New England Magazine (1889-1901). From the description of Edwin Doak Mead letter to Mrs. Leland and Christmas card [manuscript], 1911 Dec 19 and n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 299067309 Epithet: of Boston, Mass., USA; founder of the World Peace Federation British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000220.0x0002fa ...

Ames, Charles Henry, 1847-1911.

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Mead, Lucia True Ames, 1856-1936

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Pacifist and suffragist, Mead devoted much of her life to social reform. She served as president of the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association (1903-1909) and supported many other organizations, including the Women's Municipal League, the Women's Educational and Industrial Union (Boston), the Consumers' League, the NAACP, and the American Civil Liberties Union. She was also vice president of the National Council for the Prevention of War, a director of the American Peace Society, and secretary...

Harris family.

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