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Wells, H. G.

File consists of folder of typed and handwritten letters between H.G. Wells and Welby . Topics include: Welby's attempts to engage Wells in her significs theory (she sent him a copy of "Grains of Sense," "Vital Divorce," and "What is Meaning?" amongst other papers); Wells' own writing (including "Ann Veronica"); and Welby's persistent attempts to meet with Wells in person to discuss her theories (ultimately successful). Includes a typed outline titled "(Supposed sequel to "War of the Worlds". Rough Sketch)." which appears to be by Welby (?). Wells writes from 17 Church Row, Hampstead; Spade House, Sandgate; and Heatherlea, Worcester Park, Surrey. In some letters Welby is writing from Duneaves, Harrow and Station Hotel, Morar, Inverness-shire, Scotland.

Photographs of Lillian Barr and Wilbur Powe

File consists of three formal portraits of Powe’s parents, Lillian (Lilly) Ann Barr and Wilbur Powe. One photograph may be a wedding portrait, and the other two are individual portraits of Lillian and Wilbur taken at different times.

Lee, Mr and Mrs G. (Gerald) Stanley

File consists of voluminous correspondence between Gerald Stanley Lee and Welby, including handwritten correspondence, letter drafts, transcriptions and typed extracts. Topics include: invitations to Lee to lecure at The Sociological Society; Dr. F. Van Eeden's recommendation to Welby that she read "The Inspired Millionnaire"; Lee's gift of a copy of "The Voice of the Machines" to Welby; Welby's description of her own life's work as that of "primal sense, the sense of significance"; Welby's efforts to have Lee's work reviewed in "The Nation" by her friend Lowes Dickinson; Dr. Van Eedens fundraising to support Lee's colony in North Carolina; Welby's request for a photograph of Lee; Lee's correspondence with Henry James; Lee's visit to Denton in 1910; Welby's poem published in "The English Review" in December 1910; the visit of the Lees to England, including letters from Mrs. Jennette Lee. Lee writes from Mount Tom, Northampton, Massacussets, as well as various points on his travels to England, including New York City and the U.S.M.S. "Philadelphia". Correspondence also mentions Miss Carter and Miss Beals, employees of the Welbys at Denton.

Paget, Violet

File consists of folder of correspondence. Several letters have been edited and published.

See: Mrs. Henry Cust, ed. Echoes of Larger Life: A Section from the Early Correspondenc of Victoria Lady Welby. London: Jonathan Cape, 1929, pp. 122-125.

Ogden, C.K.

File consists of folder of correspondence. Several letters have been edited and published. See: Mrs. Henry Cust, (ed.) Other Dimensions: A Selection from the Later Correspondence of Victoria Lady Welby, London: Jonathan Cape, 1931, pp 335-337.

Walters, Prof. Henry Guy

File consists of two postcards from Professor Henry Guy Walters, thanking Welby for reviewing his work in the Hibbert Journal. Also includes a brief letter in response from Welby. The postcards contain short handwritten notes but are predominantly advertisements of Walters' credentials as an "instructor in Philosophy and Psycho-Physiology method of William James..." including a listing of his publications and the topics he is available to speak about at "Parlor and Club Lectures."

Montarville Boucher de la Bruere fonds

  • F0268
  • Fonds
  • 1911

Fonds consists of a single letter from Frederick Debartzch Monk, Conservative Party member of the House of Commons and Minister of Public Works in the Borden government to Boucher de la Bruere on political questions of the day (1911).

Monk, F.D. (Frederick Debartzch), 1856-1914

Wedgwood, Miss F. Julia

File consists of folder of handwritten and typed letters between Welby and Miss F. Julia Wedgwood. Also included typed excerpts and letter drafts. Topics include: Wedgwood's reaction to "Links & Clues"; Ethel Meyer's travels to Egypt; Welby's plans for a second book; a letter to Ethel Meyer from Wedgewood forwarded by Welby on the topic of illness; the departure of "L. von H." (Lily von Hafku?) from Idle Rocks; caution against "diverted passion," the search for a permanent lady companion; the death of Ethel Meyer's cousin Mrs. Cameron who died in childbirth; copies of letters from Ellen Guruly, including a letter containing verse by Mrs. Charles; photographs; Mary Boole; the pre-existence of the soul; cytology; Welby's opinion of Dr. Tayler and mother-sense.
Wedgewood writes from Idle Rock, Stone, Stratford; Leadendale, Blythebridge, Stoke-on-Trent, 3 Whitehall Court SW, 16 Landsdown Road, Holland Pond W, and 94 Gower Street.

University of Cambridge Press

Consists of correspondence between Welby and Cambridge University Press regarding inclusion of her entry on "significs" in the 1910 edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Also includes an envleope of news clippings regarding the pbulcation of the Encyclopedia Brittanica.

Levi, Alessandro

File consists of correspondence between Professor Alessandro Levi, professor at the University of Ferrara in Italy, including a calling card of Prof. G.F. Stout. Levi was introduced to Prof. Stout by a mutal friend Vailati and hoped to call on Welby with his wife Sarina Levi Nathan.

Lalande, André

File consists of correspondence with André Lalande, in which Welby is attempting to get Laland to include "Significs" in Lalande's Philosophical Dictionary. Welby mentions Vailati, Calderoni, Prof. Geddes and Sir. F. Pollock in her letters. Lalande writes from Hotel Belleue and the Carhdonn fur Vevey.

Ogden, C.K.

File consists of folder of correspondence. Several letters have been edited and published. See: Mrs. Henry Cust, (ed.) Other Dimensions: A Selection from the Later Correspondence of Victoria Lady Welby, London: Jonathan Cape, 1931, pp 335-337.

Macmillan & Co. R.&R. Clark Ltd.

Consists of correspondence between Welby and Macmillan Ltd. and R. & R. Clarke Ltd., publishers and printers of Welby's earlier works. The corresponsce concerns Welby's efforts to have her work "Significs" (also known as "Significs and Language") published (at her own expense). Includes discussion of format, copyright and type setting as well as cost.

Adams, Prof. John

File consists of typed, handwritten and transcribed excerpts from correspondence between VW and Prof. John Adams, who frequently writes from 23 Tanza Road in Hamstead, N.W.. Welby invites Adams to stay with her in October 1911 prio ro tAdam's lecture on "meaning" at University College London. Keywords include: meaning, significs and intention.

Alexander, Samuel

File consists of numerous typed, handwritten and transcribed excerpts of correspondence between Professor Samuel Alexander, President of The Aristotelian Society and Lecturer at Lincoln College, and VW, including typed statements and long dialogues between the two about Semantics and meaning. Alexander visited Denton in 1894. Includes a transcription of a letter written by Dr. Henry J. Watt of the Physiological Labratory of the University of Glasgow to Alexander. Keywords include: The Aristotelian Society, Leslie Stephen, Moral Order and Progress, Semantics, meaning, semse, signification, Sidgwick, Bonsanquet, Marshall, Harnack, Dogmengeschichte, logic, signification, interpretation, philosophy, Arthur Balfour, Stout, Galton, David Hogarth, Taylor, Problem of Conduct, nature of mental activity, Galton, the Infinite,Santaana, Lowes, images, immortality, consciousness,Heritics Club of Cambridge,

James, Henry

File consists of folder of correspondence. Several letters edited and published in "Other Dimensions, A Selection from the Later Correspondence of Victoria Lady Welby." Letters transcribed and published by Petrilli include: HJ to VW 23 June 1911, VW to HJ 5 July 1911. See: Mrs. Henry Cust, ed. Other Dimensions: A Selection from the Later Correspondence of Victoria Lady Welby. London: Jonathan Cape, 1931, pp. 342-343.

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