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- Creator
- Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965
- Call number
- MssCol 1916
- Physical description
- .15 linear feet (1 v.)
- Preferred Citation
- W. Somerset Maugham letters, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a British author. Collection consists of letters to Charles Hanson Towne and others serving as Maugham's literary or dramatic agents in America, concerning prices, royalties, film rights, choices of actresses for roles in his works, advice to aspiring authors, travels in Central America, and other subjects.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, Thomas, Abel Cary, 10/04/35Key terms
Names
Subjects
- Copyright -- Motion pictures
- Copyright -- Royalties
- English literature -- 20th century
- Motion picture industry -- United States
Places
Occupations
Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328