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TitleBPS Northern Branch Correspondence (Dr.David Esher) 1932-1937
Date1932-1937
Extent1- Box File
Physical DescriptionThe printed text is damaged.
DescriptionFile contains typed and handwritten correspondence between Dr.David Esher British Psychological Society Northern Branch and various individuals from 1932 to 1937.

Details include:

Typed correspondence between Prof.J.C.Flugel, President British Psychological Society and Dr. Esher [Branch Secretary of the Lancashire and Yorkshire branch] concerning:

Dr. Esher's proposal to form a Lancashire and Yorkshire branch of the British Psychological Society , 16th December 1932

Professor Flugel suggests Professor T.H.Pear as first President of the branch, 20th January 1933

Means of sanctioning the establishment of a Lancashire and Yorkshire branch, 13th February 1933

Calling the first meeting 23rd March 1963, 23rd June 1933

Report of the first meeting, 31st October 1933

Official election of Dr.Esher as Branch Secretary 11th November 1933

Dr Flugel invited to read a paper, 15th November 1933 , 31st January 1934 [accepted 4th February 1934], 18th February 1934, 26th February 1934, 28th February 1934

Professor Spearman's paper to be given at Leeds, 19th November 1933
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Typed correspondence between R.J.Bartlett, Hon.General Secretary British Psychological Society and Dr.Fred Esher concerning:
Proposed formation of Lancashire and Yorkshire branch favourably considered by the British Psychological Society council, 16th February 1933

Typed letter from Dr.Esher looking for the required ten members to sign a petition 4th March 1933

Name of section representative to the British Psychological Society AGM, 8th November 1933

Rules , minutes and nominations, 29th November 1933, 4th December 1933

Representatives 8th December 1933

Request for a branch paper at general meeting of the society in Birmingham , 22nd November 1934

Papers to be read at a British Psychological Society General Meeting in Birmingham May 25th, 11th April 1935

Request for branch annual report, 20th November 1935, 30th December 1935
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Typed correspondence between Professor T.H.Pear and Dr.Fred Esher concerning:

Arranging the first meeting and speakers, 11th August 1933

Confirming first meeting on October 21st, 22nd September 1933

Invitations to Prof. Wolfgang Kohler and Prof. David Katz to present papers at the first meeting 24th September 1933

Draft notices and elections, 26th September 1933 [draft letter to Prof.Alexander on the back]

Plans for the first meeting September 27th 1933

Professor Katz agreeing to read a paper at the first meeting entitled 'The Psychology of Needs', 3rd October 1933

Meeting together October 10th 1933

Gratuities, expenses and other matters, 14th November 1933 and 15th November 1933

Invitation to chair the Leeds meeting, 19th November 1933

Travelling expenses for visiting speakers, 21st November 1933

Committee members and matters , 7th December 1933, 4th December 1934

Elected members, 5th January 1934

Ideas for the next meeting, 19th January 1934


Prof.Flugel's forthcoming talk to the branch, 5th February 1934, 18th February 1934, 23rd February 1934, 1st March 1934
Dr.Fitch's talk, 2nd March 1934

Telegram stating W.G.Messer will give the second talk [to Flugel's], 7th March 1934

Fees, 3rd July 1934

Future papers to be read 1st Dec.1934. 13th November 1934, 3rd January 1935

Committee matters, 6th December 1934, 20th February ?,

Future papers, 4th October 1936
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Typed correspondence between Dr.Fred Esher and Professor Samuel Alexander inviting Prof.Alexander to chair the first meeting of the L and Y branch, 17th August 1933
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Handwritten and typed correspondence between Dr.David Esher and Professor Wynn Jones concerning:

Potential papers to be read at the first meeting, September 23rd 1933

Vice presidency 13th November 1933

Advice that Prof. C. Spearman will give a talk on the 4th December at Leeds entitled 'The Search after Unitary Trusts', 17th November 1933, 19th November 1933

Asking Prof.Frank Smith to take the chair at Prof. Spearman's talk and the Vice-Presidency 22nd November 1933, 2nd December 1933

Ordinary member list and expenses, December 16th 1933, January 15th 1934, 27th January 1935

Expenses and printing 5th January 1934, 18th February 1934

DPM exams, 24th February 1934

Meetings, 11th January 1935

Approaching Mr.J.H.Higgins to present a paper 'Musical Response of Schoolchildren' (2-page summary enclosed 11th October 1935), 16th September [Mr.Higgins accepts, 18th September 1935],
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Typed correspondence between Dr.Fred Esher and Miss W.B.Addinsell, Secretary British Psychological Society concerning:

Birmingham and Scottish branch subscriptions, 1st September 1933

Branch accounts 26th September 1933

Northern Branch expenses, 15th and 16th November 1933

Membership lists, 6th January 1933, 31st January 1934, 6th December 1934

Accounts and Expenses, 5th February 1934, 25th September 1934, 24th October 1934, 27th October 1934, 31st October 1934, 3rd December 1934, 22nd January 1935, 19th February 1935, 1st October 1935, 5th October 1935, 12th September 1936,

Branch Representatives and reports, 9th November 1934, 4th December 1934, 21st October 1936, 13th November 1936,
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Typed correspondence between Dr.David Esher and Dr.Mary Collins Scottish Branch concerning:

Expenses, elections and other matters concerning the running of BPS Branch, 27th September 1933

Associate student members, 31st October 1933 and 15th November 1933

Professor Spearman's forthcoming paper at Leeds, 19th November 1933

Invitation to read a paper in the near future, 7th November 1934 [refused 14th November 1934]

Statement of Expenditure, 7th September 1935
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Typed correspondence between Dr.David Esher and Prof.Frank Smith concerning:

Invitation to Professor Frank Smith to be the Branch Vice- President 13th November 1933

Prof.Frank Smith accepts the Vice-Presidency 24th November 1933, 1st December 1933 [handwritten]

Request to preside at the next branch meeting, 19th November 1934 [accepted 21st November 1934]
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Various:

Typed report [and copy] on the first meeting of the British Psychological Society Northern Branch at Manchester University, 21st October 1933

Handwritten letter from The British Union of Practical Psychologists concerning syllabus and meetings of the BUPP, 20th December 1933 and reply from Dr.Esher 22nd December 1933

Typed and handwritten correspondence between Dr.Esher and Miss A.M.Bernard concerning Miss Bernard's application to be a member, January 1934

Typed and handwritten correspondence between W.J.Messer and Dr.Esher concerning Mr Messer's talk 7th March 1934 , 9th March 1934

Typed and handwritten correspondence between Dr.Esher and Mr. F.Barraclough concerning Mr.Barraclough reading his paper entitled 'The Reliability of Entrance Examination to Secondary Schools', November 1934

Typed and handwritten correspondence between Dr.Esher and Mr. E.Healy concerning Mr Healy reading his paper entitled 'The Plateau', 15th November 1934

Handwritten report by Dr. Esher[not detailed] of three meetings held since 21st December 1933 with a handwritten list of members of the committee , 2nd December 1934

Handwritten and typed letters from Dr.Esher to Mrs Alderson, 10th and 12th of January 1935,

Miss Howland and Mr ? Cullock, 3rd December 1934,

Dr.Crowther /Dr.Thompson, 20th January 1935,

Miss Newcomb 20th January 1935,

J.Ridley Thompson 25th January 1935,

A.H.D.Roger 27th January 1935,

Prof.J.C.Flugel, President British Psychological Society January 31st 1935,

Mr.H.Binns 18th September, [agrees to present a paper ' The Sense of Touch in the Buying of Textiles, 19th September and 'Judgement in Daily life, Technology and Science', April 30th 1936]'18th September 1935,

Mary Ormiston 4th October 1935,

Mrs Alderson 3rd October 1935,

Francis Cousitt 28th December 1935,

Mr.E.H.Axton 5th March 1936 [accepts, paper 'The Later Development of Clever Children ....'],

Miss E.Scott 16th September 1936, concerning future speakers, meetings and papers

Typed correspondence with Mr.E.Healy, Headmaster Spurley Hey Central School, Rotherham, 22nd January 1936
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Typed and handwritten postcards to Dr.Esher from:

Mr Chevassut, 26th September 1933

Miss Newcomb and Miss Waterfall, undated

Prof.T.H.Pear, 15th February 1934, 12th August 1935, 9th January, 1935

Prof.J.C.Flugel, 19th February 1934, 4th November 1934

Prof. Wynn Jones, 15th November 1934, 23rd September 1935

Miss Lloyd-Davies, 5th December 1934

Miss W.B.Addinsell, 14th December 1934

Mrs I Graham Bryce [nee Lorraine Smith], 18th January 1935

Ms Diane M. Lay, 2nd September 1935

Mrs. Alderson, 2nd October 1935

Mr Henry Binns, 13th October 1935

F.G.C?, 1st September 1936
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NotesThe History of Psychology Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our users. Be aware that our catalogue contains historic terminology relating to mental health which could be considered offensive. The terminology exists within the original record and has been retained to inform users on viewpoints at the time. It in no way reflects the attitudes of the cataloguers or the British Psychological Society.
Is this the David Esher the same person as Frederick Esher? There is only one Esher on membership list.
Previous title 'Early correspondence of Dr.David Esher (BPS Northern Branch) 1932-1937'
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LanguageEnglish
Related MaterialKENNA/1/4/6 Llewelyn Wynn Jones Correspondence 1957-1970
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AccessStatusOpen
Location16: Wellcome Library
AdminHistoryDr.David Esher First Northern Branch Secretary and founder of the branch.
RulesDescription compiled in line with the following standard
ISAD (G) General International Standard Archival Description.
ArchNoteCompiled by Mike Maskill BPS Archivist for the History of Psychology Centre.

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates
BPS/GB/125Bartlett; Robert J (1879-1980); HonFBsS1879-1980
BPS/GB/136Esher; Frederick Julius Swinton (1903-1997); Dr; FBPsS1903-1997
BPS/GB/141Collins; Mary (1895-1989); Dr; FBPSs1895-1989
BPS/GB/43Flugel; John Carl (1884-1955); Professor; HonFBPsS1884-1955
BPS/GB/20Wynn Jones; Llewelyn (1879-1969); Professor1879-1969
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