Havelock Ellis Papers, 1931-1977.

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Havelock Ellis Papers, 1931-1977.

Documents related to the publishing of Havelock Ellis' "The Psychology of Sex" in the United States in 1938, including signed contracts, his copyright claim, Francoise Lafitte-Cyon's 1966 renewal of the copyright claim, Emerson Press correspondence with Dr. Allen Forbath who used Ellis' research in this book "Love and Marriage" (Liveright Press, 1939), and reviews, royalty statements, estate filings, and correspondence regarding publication of subsequent editions. Also included is one of the last letters Ellis wrote -- a signed letter to Emerson press dated February 11, 1939 mentioning his eightieth birthday and a request for circulars of "Psychology of Sex" -- and several letters commenting on his failing health and death, including an August 11, 1939 letter from Florence Rose, Secretary to Margaret Sanger.

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Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939

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British essayist, editor physician and psychologist. He studied human sexual behavior and his research for Man and Women (1894) led to his major work, the seven volume, Studies in the Psychology of Sex (1897-1928). His last writings were the essays on literature and art reprinted in Views and Reviews (1932). From the description of Havelock Ellis papers, 1871-1939 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166017 From the guide to the Havelock Ellis papers, 1871-1939, (M...