Homepage
Home
Advanced search
Showcase
FAQs
Contact
Record
XUS41 - University of Birmingham Staff Papers: Papers of Richard Hill Norris - [1835-1953]
6 - Spiritualism papers - [mid 19th century-early 20th century]
11 - Miscellaneous spiritualism notes and essays - [mid 19th century-early 20th century]
Level
File
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)
US41/6/11/16
Title
'Rough Note Book alpha' (and wages and petty cash book)
Extent
1 vol
Date
[1892-early 20th century]
Description
Volume initially used as an account book of wages to employees of the Birmingham Dry Collodion Plate and Film Company between July 1892 and December 1894 and of petty cash expenses between the (opening of the factory) and May 1896.
The volume was later re-used as 'Rough Note Book alpha' containing notes relating to mesmerism and spiritualism. This includes notes entitled 'Janet on the psychological states of the advanced hysteric'; 'ii 217 Case of Lucy R. The Burnt Pudding Case'; 'Analysis of the case of Dr Bruer, Franlem O, 218.ii'; and a 'Catechistical Examination of Mr Myers' Essay on Hypnotism Syllabus Page XXXIV Chapter V Page 500'. Some loose notes are also enclosed.
Access Status
Open
Custodial History
Formerly numbered Norris 62.
Showcase
Some of our most significant collections
Records of Mason Science College
Harriet Martineau Papers
Oswald Mosley papers, principally deposited by Lady Diana Mosley
Toc H Collection
Explore showcase