Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Janes, Lewis George.
- Abstract:
- The Janes mss., 1865-1900, consist of letters to Lewis George Janes, 1844-1901, from William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; William Lloyd Garrison, Jr., 1838-1909; William James, 1842-1910; and Herbert Spencer, 1820-1903.
- Extent:
- 1 folio
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Janes mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Lewis George Janes, 1844-1901, was president of the Brooklyn Ethical Association from 1885-1896.
- Scope and Content:
The Janes mss., 1865-1900, consist of letters to Lewis George Janes, 1844-1901, from William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; William Lloyd Garrison, Jr., 1838-1909; William James, 1842-1910; and Herbert Spencer, 1820-1903. Many of the letters were written during the time that Janes was president of the Brooklyn Ethical Association, 1885-1896. The two Garrisons, however, writing in 1865 and 1866 respectively relate to Garrison, Sr. addressing the Union League of Rhode Island "upon our late lamented President." James writes about matters philosophical, including "the question of immortality," while Spencer's letters talk about his antagonists who continue to call him "a materialist whether you [i.e. he] like it or not," and about his poor health.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1998
- Custodial history:
Barry Scott. Chicago, IL.
- Arrangement:
The letters are arranged as follows: Garrison, Jr. (1865, May 9), Garrison, Sr. (1866, Jan 23), William James (1891, Feb. 15), and Herbert Spencer (1890, 1891, 1897, and 1900).
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Folio
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Janes mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu