John F. Simmons papers
Contributors: Barrett, Harrison Delivan, 1863-1911; Symonds, Irving F.; Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1901
Language: eng
Subjects: Spiritualism; Spiritualists; Trials, litigation; Archives; Sources; Banner of Light Publishing Company; History
Description: Papers concerning the legal work done by Simmons for the Banner of Light Publishing Company, including administrative and financial difficulties caused by the suicide of Federick G. Tuttle, treasurer, in 1903.  Includes typescript copies of correspondence from Barrett to Tuttles, 1901-1903.
Notes: Bequest: Estate of Harry Houdini, April 1927.

John Franklin Simmons was born 26 Jun. 1851 and died 28 Nov. 1908.  A Harvard University graduate (1873), he was a lawyer and poet.