Gilbert Maxwell papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Gilbert Maxwell papers
Creator: Maxwell, Gilbert, 1910-
Inclusive Dates: 1931-1979
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.6 Linear Feet (6 document boxes, 1 oversized box)
Collection Number: ms1559
Repository: Hargrett Library
Abstract: The collection consists of papers of Gilbert Maxwell from 1931-1979. Includes published and unpublished manuscripts including an unpublished biography of Tallulah Bankhead; correspondence; reviews; poetry; literary contracts; and photographs relating to Maxwell's activities as an author, editor, and educator. The correspondence contains several letters (1934-1946) from Maxwell to his mother, Maude Maxwell. The letters discuss Maxwell's writings, publication and readings of his works, his production of radio programs, Maxwell's anti-war stance, his involvement with the Federal Writers' and Federal Theatre Projects, and various jobs he held to support himself while writing.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Gilbert Maxwell (1910-1979), actor, author, editor, and educator, born in Washington, Georgia.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Gilbert Maxwell papers. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 November 13.

General Notes

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Biographical

 

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Works: The A,B,C's of Maugham Typescript

 

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Works: All on a Summers Day Correspondence

 

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Works: All on a Summers Day Typescript

 

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Works: The Burning Ground pp. 1-200 Typescript

 

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Works: The Burning Ground pp. 201-400 Typescript

 

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Works: The Burning Ground pp. 401-605 Typescript

 

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Works: The Burning Ground Extra pages Typescript

 

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Works: The Dead Sleep Well Typescript

 

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Works: The Great Stone Face Correspondence

 

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Works: The Great Stone Face Typescript

 

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Works: Helen Morgan Correspondence Re. Publication

 

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Works: Helen Morgan Typescript

 

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Works: Helen Morgan Correspondence and Reviews

 

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Works: Memoirs (prologue) Typescript

 

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Works: Papa and the Pansies Typescript

 

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Works: Short Stories Typescript

 

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Works: The Sleeping Trees Correspondence and Contracts

 

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Works: The Sleeping Trees Reviews

 

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Works: Stand on the Rock (1st carbon) Typescript pp. 1-152

 

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Works: Stand on the Rock (2nd carbon) Typescript pp. 153-328

 

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Works: Stand on the Rock (3rd carbon) Typescript folder 1

 

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Works: Stand on the Rock (3rd carbon) Typescript folder 2

 

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Works: Tallulah Correspondence

 

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Works: Tallulah pp. 1-130

 

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Works: Tallulah pp. 131-275

 

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Works: Tallulah pp. 276-433

 

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Works: Tallulah pp. 276-433 and Epilogue

 

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Works: Tallulah pp. 10-192

 

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Works: Tallulah pp. 193-364

 

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Works: Tallulah pp. 365-561

 

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Works: Tennessee Williams and Friends Contract

 

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Works: Tennessee Williams and Friends Correspondence and Review

 

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Works: Tennessee Williams and Friends Fan Letters

 

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General Correspondence Barrymore, Diana

 

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General Correspondence Genet, William Rose

 

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General Correspondence Bynner, Witter

 

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General Correspondence Cordner, Blaine

 

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General Correspondence Crawford, Joan

 

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General Correspondence Daniel, Frank

 

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General Correspondence Davis, Bette

 

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General Correspondence Fraizer, Wendy

 

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General Correspondence Hayden, Julie

 

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General Correspondence Hill, Virginia Marie

 

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General Correspondence Hodgson, Chick

 

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General Correspondence Kennedy, Mary

 

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General Correspondence Klausner, Bertha

 

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General Correspondence Luce, Claire

 

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General Correspondence McConville, Winnie

 

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General Correspondence Monti, Laura V.

 

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General Correspondence Redding, Bill

 

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General Correspondence Runbeck, Margret Lee

 

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General Correspondence Scott, Lizabeth

 

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General Correspondence St. Denis, Ruth

 

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General Correspondence Smith, Susan A

 

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General Correspondence Speyer, Leonora

 

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General Correspondence Taylor, Joan Kennedy

 

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General Correspondence Williams, Tennessee

 

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General Correspondence Wood, Audrey

 

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General Correspondence Wylie, Philip

 

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General Correspondence Yurka, Blanche

 

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General Correspondence Unidentified

 

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Business Papers Contracts

 

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Printed Material

 

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Theatre-Readings

 

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Theatre-Federal Theatre Project

 

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Theatre-Dorian Gray

 

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Theatre-Reviews and Miscellany

 

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