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Access to this collection is unrestricted. Scrapbooks 1, 2 and 4 are in very fragile condition. Access may be limited until conservation treatment may be implemented.

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Summary

Abstract:
The collection contains the scrapbooks of Hilde Marx (1911-1986), a writer, poet, and journalist.
Extent:
4.3 cubic ft.
Language:
German .
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Hilde Marx Papers, 1936-1986. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Marx Papers).

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection contains 14 scrapbooks including correspondence, writings published in Aufbau (NY), programs from Hilde Marx's one woman shows, photographs, and ephemera. There are also match book covers of the places she stayed while traveling and, a Greyhound bus ticket showing when she traveled to Rhode Island. There are newspaper clippings of small publications that she wrote for and festival fliers.

Biographical / Historical:

Born in Germany, Hilde Marx (1911-1986) was a writer, poet, and journalist. She emigrated to the United States in 1938.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Marx wrote and stared in a one woman show offering monologues, commentary, and comedy sketches. Marx also traveled to take part in speaking engagements.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated in two installments, including in 1993 by June Kaplum, daughter of Hilde Marx.
Processing information:

Processed in 2017 by Katie Ryan

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically. There are no series.

Physical location:
The materials are located onsite in the department.

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RESTRICTIONS:

Access to this collection is unrestricted. Scrapbooks 1, 2 and 4 are in very fragile condition. Access may be limited until conservation treatment may be implemented.

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PREFERRED CITATION:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Hilde Marx Papers, 1936-1986. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Marx Papers).

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