Maxwell Evarts Perkins correspondence and papers on Thomas Wolfe
Overview
Papers of the American editor Maxwell Perkins relating to his literary executorship of the estate of American author Thomas Wolfe.
Dates
- Creation: 1933-1948
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
These manuscripts may not be consulted without the written permission of the Estate of Thomas Wolfe.
Extent
4.2 linear feet (10 boxes)These are primarily the papers of Perkins as literary executor for The Estate of Thomas Wolfe. There is extensive correspondence between Perkins, the Wolfe family, and publishers. Correspondents include: Edward C. Aswell, Atlantic Monthly, Aline Bernstein, Effie W. Gambrell, Harper & Brothers, Heinemann (Firm), Elizabeth Nowell, Mabel Wolfe Wheaton, William B. Wisdom, Frank C. Wolfe, Fred Wolfe, Julia Elizabeth Wolfe, Thomas Wolfe, and many others. Includes financial and legal records, some estate papers of Maxwell Perkins and Thomas Wolfe, lists of Wolfe manuscripts, clippings and printed materials, and photographs. Material by Thomas Wolfe includes: The web and the rock; Where was green; You can't go home again (contents page only); Der aint no decent air in Brooklyn; These things will never change; family photographs; and some correspondence.
Biographical / Historical
Perkins was an editor with Charles Scribner's Sons for over thirty years.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
*87M-34. Deposited Estate of Thomas Wolfe, Paul Gitlin, Administrator; received: 1985; gift: 1992.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt.
- Title
- Perkins, Maxwell E. (Maxwell Evarts), 1884-1947. Maxwell Evarts Perkins correspondence and papers on Thomas Wolfe: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00320
Repository Details
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