Havelock Ellis Papers

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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Documents related to the publishing of Havelock Ellis' "The Psychology of Sex" in the United States, 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), a signed letter from Ellis to Emerson press dated February 11, 1939 mentioning his eightieth birthday and a request for circulars of "Psychology of Sex," several letters commenting on his failing health and death including an August 11, 1939 letter from Florence Rose, Secretary to Margaret Sanger (Folder 4), and reviews, royalty statements, estate filings, and correspondence regarding publication of subsequent editions. The collection's original folders contain descriptive information and have been retained in Folder 12.

Dates

1931-1977.

Creator

Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Henry Havelock Ellis, born February 2, 1859, was a British physician and psychologist who wrote several influential works on sexuality. He died on July 8, 1939.

Extent

.2 cubic feet. (.2 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Documents related to the publishing of Havelock Ellis' "The Psychology of Sex" in the United States, including signed contracts, his copyright claim, and Francoise Lafitte-Cyon's 1966 renewal of the copyright claim.

Physical Description

Correspondence

General

Contact Information:: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:: RMC Staff
Date completed:: August 5, 2011
EAD encoding:: Christine Bonilha, August 2011
Date modified:: RMC Staff, August 5, 2011