The following papers related to the BMA's special committee to investigate the subject of psychoanalysis: a legal opinion on the use of the terms 'psycho-analytical' and 'psycho-analysis' (1921) written by Humphrey King, KC, and apparently used in the investigation; a letter from Ernest Jones to the 'British Medical Journal' (1924) stating the willingness of the British Psychoanalytical Society to engage in a public discussion of psychoanalysis; papers related to the BMA's investigation (three items of correspondence, plus copies of the committee's report, 1927-1929); the text of a speech made by Edward Glover on presenting a chair to Ernest Jones following the formal recognition of psychoanalysis by the BMA (1929).
There are also two later letters regarding the confirmation the status of the Institute of Psychoanalysis with the BMA.
See also press cuttings in the Ernest Jones collection (ref. P04-E-03 and P04-E-08) which contains newspaper reports of the BMA's investigation.
Papers related to Susan Isaacs' activities within the British Psychoanalytical Society, particularly during the Controversial Discussions in the 1940s.
Various items concerning the BPAS: letters (and an invitation) regarding the Society's 50th anniversary dinner and an address James Strachey gave at the event; letters concerning the election of James Strachey as an Honorary Member of the Society; and letters to Alix Strachey, after James' death, regarding the Publication Committee, of which he was a member, and also concerning the publication of an obituary and republication of two of his papers in the 'International Journal of Psychoanalysis'. The file includes a single draft letter from each of James and Alix Strachey.
Papers relating to Bowlby's activities within the Society, including material related to the resignation of Edward Glover and the work of the Training Committee during the Controversial Discussions.
The documents include agenda for 2 scientific meetings held in 1983; typescript 'Discussion of the ethical procedures of the Society', 1984; 'A Refutation of part of Ella Sharpe's paper entitled 'Cautionary Tales', 1992; correspondence.
Matters discussed in the correspondence include psychoanalysis beyond London; the condition/safety of art work at the Institute; live archive project.
CLOSED items include a letter relating to Masud Khan; copy of the 'Scientific Bulletin' including a contribution by Margaret Little to a discussion of a paper by Adam Limentani, June 1971.
Handwritten, draft introductory notes for an English Speaking Conference.
The documents include a typed 'Abstract of Spontaneous Discussion held on April 7th, 1943'; list of participants at a conference for English-Speaking Members of European Societies', 1978; agenda for 2 scientific meetings; typed notes on consultation technique; details of 'Klein Group Post-Graduate Seminars for 1970'; typed precis of various papers.
Material related to Gillespie's activities within the British Psychoanalytical Society.
Files related to Marion Burgner's committee and teaching activities within the British Psychoanalytical Society.