Bruce Porter papers, [ca. 1887-1953].

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Bruce Porter papers, [ca. 1887-1953].

Letters written by him to members of his family; letters written to him by William E. Colby, Louise Imogen Guiney, Henry James and Lucy Stebbins; photographs and sketches; theater, opera and concert programs for San Francisco (ca. turn of the century), etc. Included also: 7 letters, 1887-1910, written by William James to members of his family.

2 boxes.

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James, William, 1842-1910

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William James (born January 11, 1842, New York City – died August 26, 1910, Tamworth, New Hampshire) was the preeminent American philosopher of his day. His reinterpretations of psychology and pragmatism were among his major contributions to world thought, and his work continues to reward study and inspire analysis. ...

Stebbins, Lucy Poate, 1886-1958

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James, Henry, 1843-1916

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Porter, Bruce, 1865-1953

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Colby, William Edward, 1875-1964

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Biographical Sketch William Edward Colby was born in Benicia, California, in 1875. His mother, Caroline Amelia (Smith) Colby, had been a teacher in the Young Ladies Seminary, and his father, Gilbert Winslow Colby, was a `49er, merchant, state assemblyman and state senator. After attending public schools in Benicia and Berkeley, Colby was graduated from the Hastings College of Law in 1898. He began his practice in San Francisco and soon specia...

Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920

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Mr. Holmes was a editor of the Boston Herald. From the description of Correspondence with Aleck [Abrahams], Arlo Bates, Willa Sibert Cather, George S. Lockwood, Mr. Moody, John H. Holmes, Colonel Higginson, Mr. Collier, Edward Bok, Louise Collier Willcox; 4 holograph poems, 3 typed mimeographed poems, and an album leaf. 1888-1910. (University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System). WorldCat record id: 18033356 Poet, essayist, journalist, and librarian. F...