Finding Aid to the Charles Wagner Collection MS.601
Holly Rose Larson
Library and Archives at the Autry
2012 October 19
210 South Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
rroom@theautry.org
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
folder MS.601.1
"Mr. Charles Wagner – An Appreciation" by George Wharton James - handwritten original MS.601.1
folder MS.601.2
"Mr. Charles Wagner - An Appreciation" by George Wharton James - typed copy MS.601.2
folder MS.601.3
"And I thought of the people beyond the Water" MS.601.3
Physical Description: 2 copies
folder MS.601.4
Press clippings MS.601.4
1904 and undated
Scope and Contents
"Some Distinguished Visitors" Outlook, New York City, November 5, 1904
"Reverend Charles Wagner starts the simple life in Syracuse" The Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York), October 12, 1904
"President Roosevelt discusses 'The Simple Life' and illustrates it by citing examples of a man acting individually and in
association with his fellows." Not published circa November 1904
"How to Live Simply" Syracuse Herald, October 12, 1904
"Wagner Keeps Busy" Syracuse Herald, October 12, 1904 (2 copies)
"The Simple Life" not published(?), no date
"Charles Wagner" not published(?), no date
"Charles Wagner – as He impresses an American in Paris" Transcript (Boston), September 21, 1904
"The Apostle of Simplicity" Chronicle Houston, Texas, October 10, 1904
folder MS.601.5
Press clippings MS.601.5
1904 September - November
Scope and Contents
"Charles Wagner" Reader (Indianapolis) November ?, 1904
"Charles Wagner – Author, Preacher, and Pastor" by Grace King The Congregationalist and Christian World, 17 September 1904
Picture Book News (Philadelphia) October 1904
folder MS.601.6
Comments by Charles Wagner and others – Miscellaneous MS.601.6
folder MS.601.7
Advertisements for appearances MS.601.7
