Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association records
Overview
Contains records of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association, which was founded to maintain the Emerson house and Emerson family papers.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1930-1950
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
1.25 linear feet (1 box)Contains records of Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association, mostly lists related to Emerson's papers, specifically letters, as well as photostats of letters. Some records included may relate to Rusk's edition of Emerson's letters.
Biographical / Historical
The Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association (RWEMA), formed in 1930 by family members and others associated with Emerson’s library and work, owns the Emerson House and the Emerson family papers, and is responsible for maintaining the house and for promoting interest in Emerson’s literary works. The RWEMA is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Source: Ralph Waldo Emerson House website, Home page.
Arrangement
Collection has been minimally processed. Materials have not been arranged.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No accession number known. Deposit of Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association, unknown date.
Processing Information
Processed by Betts Coup, 2023.
- Title
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association. Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association records, circa 1930-1950 (MS Am 3424): Guide.
- Status
- in_progress
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- 1/10/23
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03522
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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