Letter from Samuel Marx to Joseph Jeffs, 1986-01-11

File — Box: 1, Folder: 44

Identifier: GAMMS429.1.44

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Joseph E. Jeffs Papers contain correspondence between the former University Librarian at Georgetown University, Joseph E. Jeffs, and a number of scholars and writers. Among the significant individuals with whom Jeffs kept in contact are Ambassador William H. Taft, III, writer Yvonne Cloetta, and author Graham Greene. There are also letters in the collection from Norman Mailer and Anthony Thwaite, as well as a collection of newspaper clippings on Graham Greene. Jeffs also collected numerous quotes written by various authors from their own works.

Dates

1986-01-11

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed from Samuel Marx to Joseph E. Jeffs, referencing a letter (not included) from Philip Barry. He also discusses visiting film classes at Oklahoma and Texas Tech to discuss writing for Hollywood the week of January 20. Marx also mentions the "Tenth Man" lawsuit, MGM, Grade Fladeau and Fulton Oursler. Dated 01/11/1986.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

JEFFS, JOSEPH E. - CORRESP. FROM MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

MARX, SAMUEL - CORRESP. TO JEFFS, JOSEPH E. (1986): Typed Letter Signed

BARRY, PHILIP - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

FLANDEAU, GRACE - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

OURSLER, FULTON - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

OKLAHOMA, TECH - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

TEXAS TECH - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

HOLLYWOOD - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

"TENTH MAN" LAWSUIT - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed

MGM STUDIOS - REF BY MARX, SAMUEL (1986): Typed Letter Signed