Forman (Maurice Buxton) Papers, 1897-1942

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Summary

Title:
Maurice Buxton Forman papers
Dates:
1897-1942
Creators:
Forman, Maurice Buxton
Abstract:
Maurice Buxton Forman was an English bibliographer and editor. This collection consists of material pertaining to Forman's bibliographical work on Eden Phillpotts.
Extent:
1.17 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Maurice Buxton Forman papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of material pertaining to Maurice Forman's bibliographical work on Eden Phillpotts from 1897 through 1942. Included in the collection is correspondence, copies of three poems by Phillpotts (either typewritten or in the hand of Forman), notes and memoranda Forman compiled on Phillpotts and a collection of printed materials. The majority of the correspondence occurs between Forman and book publishers, booksellers, and bibliographers and discusses Phillpott and his work. The collection of printed matter contains book lists and articles on Phillpotts as well as one article on George Meredith. Correspondents include: William Morris Colles, W. Courthope Forman, Cyril Maude, Alma Murray, Cecil Palmer, Eden Phillpotts, Arthur Rogers, Bertram Rota, Cassell and Company, Ernest Benn Ltd., George Newnes Ltd., Gowans and Gray Ltd., Harper & Brothers, Harrap (George G.) and Company Ltd., Hodder and Stoughton, P.J. & A.E. Dobell, Rationalist Press Association, and Samuel French Ltd.

Biographical / historical:

Maurice Buxton Forman was an English bibliographer, editor, and postal worker. He was the son of H. (Harry) Buxton Forman, a bibliographer and forger, and Laura Selle. Although Maurice was interested in several literary figures during his lifetime, he is best known for his work on George Meredith and John Keats.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Francis Edward, February 26, 1973.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington staff, circa mid-20th century. In 2020, Gina C Giang created a finding aid derived from a legacy summary report.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Gina C Giang
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-01-28 16:32:02 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Maurice Buxton Forman papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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