Gilbert Maxwell papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Gilbert Maxwell papers
Creator: Maxwell, Gilbert, 1910-
Inclusive Dates: 1931-1979
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet 2 document boxes, 1 half box
Collection Number: ms2350
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Gilbert Maxwell (1910-1979) was an actor, author, editor, and educator born in Washington, Georgia. Maxwell won a scholarship to Rollins College, worked as an editor of poetry reviews and as an actor with the Federal Theatre project in Atlanta. Maxwell spent most of his professional life in New York City.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of manuscripts including an unpublished biography of Tallulah Bankhead, correspondence, reviews, poetry, literary contracts, and photographs.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Gilbert Maxwell papers, ms2350, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 October 16.

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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Personal Correspondence, 1931

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1933

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1934

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1935

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1936

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1937

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1938

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1939

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1940

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1941

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1942

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1943

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1944

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1945

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1946

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1947

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1961-1964

 

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Personal Correspondence, 1979

 

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Fragments

 

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Personal Correspondence

 

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Correspondence-The Adolescent Heart - Tallulah Bankhead Biography

 

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Tallulah Bankhead Research

 

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The Adolescent Heart - fragmented typescript

 

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Celestial Star - with coauthor; typescript - Ruth St. Denis Biography

 

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Correspondence-Great Stone Face - Joan Crawford Biography

 

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Great Stone Face - typescript, c. 1 - Prologue and Outline

 

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Great Stone Face - typescript, c. 2 - Prologue and Outline

 

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Faces in Those Days - Prospectus for Book

 

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Poetry

 

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Poetry

 

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Novel - typescript, p. 1-163 - Untitled; Unnamed Author

 

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Novel -typescript, p. 164-238 - Untitled; Unnamed Author

 

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High School Graduation Speech

 

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Editorial Reports to Sonia

 

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Sonia's "Toopy" Novel with revisions - typescript, p. 1-124

 

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Sonia's "Toopy" Novel with revisions - typescript, p. 125-243

 

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Collected Excerpts From Reviews

 

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Reviews

 

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Promotional Flyers, Programs, Announcements

 

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Interview-Federal Theatre Project, 1977

 

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Lists

 

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Clippings/Printed Material-Tallulah Bankhead

 

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Clippings/Printed Material-Diana Barrymore

 

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Clippings/Printed Material-Washington, Ga.

 

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Clippings/Printed Material-Tennessee Williams

 

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Clippings/Printed Material-Miscellaneous

 

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High School Diploma

 

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Personal Photographs

 

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Publicity Photographs

 

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Photographs of Others

 

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Miscellaneous