Description
This collection consists of manuscripts
by dramatist, novelist, poet and screenwriter Zoë Akins (1886-1958), and other Akins family
members.
Background
Zoë Akins (1886-1958) was a dramatist, novelist, poet and screenwriter. In 1935, she won
the Pulitzer Prize for her dramatization of Edith Wharton's story, "The Old Maid." In
addition to many screenplays and plays, Akins also authored two volumes of poetry,
criticism, two novels, teleplays, magazine and newspaper articles.
Extent
6.16 Linear Feet
(6 boxes)
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