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Manuscripts of an article, ‘Observations on the Nature of Hysterical States’, by William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn., 1953.

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Identifier: MS.50202

Scope and Contents

The papers are arranged chronologically.

1953.

Amended carbon copy of the typescript, 1953, of the revised, longer version of the article ‘Observations on the Nature of Hysterical States’, by William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn. The typescript has been amended by Fairbairn. Folios 1-33.

Amended draft manuscript, 1953, comprised of typescript and manuscript, of the longer version of the article, ‘Observations on the Nature of Hysterical States’, by William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn. The manuscript is an enlarged version of folios 1-33 (above), of which the typescript sections of this manuscript are the top copy. Wants original folio 28. Folios 34-90.

Amended carbon copy of the typescript, 1953, of the final form of the article, ‘Observations on the nature of Hysterical States’, by William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn. The typescript incorporates the additions and amendments recorded in folios 34-90 (above). Folios 91-131.

Original folders.

Folder, annotated by William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn: ‘LXXX Paper on Hysteria Final Form Rough Copy. Folios 34-90 were originally enclosed by the folder. Folios 132-133.

Folder, annotated by William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn: ‘LXXXIV Paper on Hysteria 1st Long Version (superseded)’. Folios 91-131 were originally enclosed by the folder. Folios 134-135.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (135 folios.)

Bibliography

‘Observations on the Nature of Hysterical States’ is printed in: `British Journal of Medical Psychology`, volume 27, number 3 (1954) pages 106-125; and, `From Instinct to Self: Selected Papers of W R D Fairbairn`, volume 1, edited by E Fairbairn Birtles and D Scharff (Jason Aronson, 1994).

Repository Details

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