Finding aid to the Maynard T. Smith papers, 1961-1993 Coll2015-018

Finding aid prepared by Loni Shibuyama
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
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Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Maynard T. Smith papers
creator: Smith, Maynard T.
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2015-018
Physical Description: 0.2 Linear Feet 1 box.
Date (inclusive): 1961-1993
Abstract: Correspondence, 1961-1993, from Maynard T. Smith, former administrative staff in the Cinema department at University of Southern California.

Biographical / Historical

Maynard T. Smith worked on the staff of the Cinema department at the University of Southern California. In the early 1960s, Smith left USC for a brief period with plans to produce a film in France.
In 1983, Smith went into business with Richard Silverthorn to co-found Simian Word Processing, a company geared toward providing publishing services for students.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Maynard T. Smith, date unknown.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder #, or item name] Maynard T. Smith Papers, Coll2015-018, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Processing Information

Formerly box #103-220 and #103-363. Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, June 2016.

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises correspondence and clippings, 1961-1993, from former USC Cinema Department staff member, Maynard T. Smith. Included are materials related to Smith's plans to produce a film in the early 1960s about the Bayeux Tapestry in France.

Related Materials

Richard Jay Silverthorn Papers, Coll2013-069, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Correspondence
Smith, Maynard T.
University of Southern California.. School of Cinema-Television

Box 1, Folder 1

Correspondence and other papers 1961-1963

Box 1, Folder 2-3

Correspondence 1991-1993