Maurice Buxton Forman Papers mssHM 41786-41835
Gina C Giang
The Huntington Library
March 2020
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San Marino, California 91108
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Contributing Institution:
The Huntington Library
Title: Maurice Buxton Forman papers
Creator:
Forman, Maurice Buxton
Identifier/Call Number: mssHM 41786-41835
Physical Description:
1.17 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): 1897-1942
Abstract: Maurice Buxton Forman was an English
bibliographer and editor. This collection consists of material pertaining to Forman's
bibliographical work on Eden Phillpotts.
Language of Material: Materials are in
English.
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[Identification of item]. Maurice Buxton Forman papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino,
California.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Francis Edward, February 26, 1973.
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.
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.
Processed by Huntington staff, circa mid-20th century. In 2020, Gina C Giang created a
finding aid derived from a legacy summary report.
Arranged chronologically.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Bibliographers -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
Booksellers and bookselling -- Great Britain --
Correspondence
Publishers and publishing -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
Letters (correspondence) -- Great Britain
Manuscripts -- Great Britain
Colles, William
Morris, 1855-1926
Edwards,
Francis
Forman, W. Courthope
Maude, Cyril, 1862-1951
Meredith, George, 1828-1909
Murray, Alma, 1854-1945
Palmer, H. Cecil
Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960
Rogers, Arthur
Rota, Bertram, 1903-1966
Cassell & Company
Ernest Benn Ltd.
George Newnes, Limited
George G. Harrap & Co.
Gowans & Gray Ltd.
Harper & Brothers
Hodder and
Stoughton
P.J. & A.E. Dobell
(Firm)
Rationalist Press Association
Samuel French Ltd.
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Maurice Buxton Forman papers