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Wagner (Charles) Collection
MS.601  
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  • 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

    Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives  and fill out the Researcher Application Form.

    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