(1811-1882) Swedenborgian theologian, writer, father of the philosopher William James and the novelist Henry James, Jr. Henry James, Sr. was born in Albany, New York. Works include “Personal Recollection of Thomas Carlyle,” “Substance and Shadow” (1863), “Literary Remains,” and others.
(1843-1916) Major American novelist, critic. Son of Henry James, Sr., and brother of William James. Henry James, Jr. was born at 21 Washington Place, Greenwich Village, New York, New York, and spent a part of his boyhood in Albany, New York. Privately educated, he entered Harvard Law School in 1862. He was encouraged to write … Continued
(1844-1933) Writer. Charles King was born in Albany, New York, and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He wrote or edited over 60 books and novels. He also wrote scripts for some of Buffalo Bill Cody’s silent films.
(1819-1891) Writer, novelist. Herman Melville was one of the great American writers and figures in world literature. Born in Manhattan, New York, at 6 Pearl Street, into an impoverished family, he later lived at 104 East 26th Street (or 103 4th Avenue). The house is gone, but there is a plaque on the 26th Street … Continued
(1839-1901) Actor and playwright. James A. Herne was born James Aherne in Cohoes, New York. He first appeared in a traveling company and later in various roles and organizations throughout the United States. Later he was actor-manager at San Francisco and in 1879 presented his first play, “Hearts of Oak,” which won immediate success. “Drifting … Continued
The Albany Public Library has the following branches: Arbor Hill – West Hill Branch, Delaware Branch, John A. Howe Branch, John J. Bach Branch, Washing Avenue Branch, North Albany Branch, and Pine Hills Branch.
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