Preferred Citation
Processing History
Scope and Contents
Conditions Governing Use
Conditions Governing Access
Biographical Note
Contributing Institution:
Library and Archives at the Autry
Title: Charles Wagner Collection
Creator:
Wanamaker, John
Creator:
James, George Wharton
Identifier/Call Number: MS.601
Physical Description:
0.25 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): 1904
Abstract: This collection consists mostly of undated, unsigned, and untitled manuscripts regarding Pastor Charles Wagner who came from
Paris to give lectures in the United States in 1904. These manuscripts appear to be authored by George Wharton James, as much
of the draft version is written on the backs of James' correspondence. This collection includes press clippings for Wagner
from 1904, a typed copy of his lecture, a manuscript entitled "Mr. Charles Wagner - An Appreciation," a copy of a manuscript
by John Wanamaker introducing Wagner for his lecture in 1904, a typed manuscript of an interview with Wanamaker, and papers
regarding the Craftsman meeting room at the Craftsman Building in Syracuse, New York. Craftsman papers include correspondence
from Gustav Stickley, a ticket for Wagner's appearance, a to-do list, and a pamphlet.
Language of Material:
English
.
Preferred Citation
Charles Wagner Collection, 1904, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.601; [folder number] [folder
title][date].
Processing History
Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012
October 19, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).
Scope and Contents
This collection consists mostly of undated, unsigned, and untitled manuscripts regarding Pastor Charles Wagner who came from
Paris to give lectures in the United States in 1904. These manuscripts appear to be authored by George Wharton James, as much
of the draft version is written on the backs of James' correspondence. This collection includes press clippings for Wagner
from 1904, a typed copy of his lecture, a manuscript entitled "Mr. Charles Wagner - An Appreciation," a copy of a manuscript
by John Wanamaker introducing Wagner for his lecture in 1904, a typed manuscript of an interview with Wanamaker, and papers
regarding the Craftsman meeting room at the Craftsman Building in Syracuse, New York. Craftsman papers include correspondence
from Gustav Stickley, a ticket for Wagner's appearance, a to-do list, and a pamphlet.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Conditions Governing Access
Biographical Note
Charles Wagner was born in Germany, and toured the United States in 1904.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Clippings
Typescripts
Manuscripts
Speeches
Theology
Religion and ethics
Craftsman style
Wagner, Charles
Stickley, Gustav