Wilk, Max, 1920-
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1920
Max Wilk (1920- ), American playwright, screenwriter, and author of fiction and nonfiction books.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Letter of agreement regarding "Biograph Palace" , 1974 June 19
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series I
Scope and Contents:
Typescript contract stating the basis for an agreement between Sam Smith and Max Wilk, regarding the possible publication of the "Biograph Palace" prototype as a mass-produced toy, book, or both.
Dates:
1974 June 19
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , 1975 November 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Discusses a book, but does not give the title. "The book is marvellous and it's quite extraordinary the way Max's presence can be felt on each page; quite unseen but there, lurking behind the Sheik of Araby and round the corner at the End of the Long Long Trail."
Dates:
1975 November 29
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , 1976 April 28
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 42
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
The letter makes reference to Max's book, but does not give the title. Sam also mentions a film unit being in his home to make a film for the Arts Council.
Dates:
1976 April 28
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk, 1977 March 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 44
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Describes Smith's affection for Lillian Gish and the preview of his film, Sam Smith, Genuine England made by the Arts Council.
Dates:
1977 March 5
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , 1977 May 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 45
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Letter is mainly personal. Smith mentions that "Pres. Carter has won the hearts of the English." Smith also gives his well wishes to Frances.
Dates:
1977 May 12
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , 1977 August
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
The letter mentions a few different people, Frances, Kay Eddy (for whom he is working on some art pieces), Eric, and Lionel (for whom he is making an Adam and Eve set for their exhibition). In the extra note on the reverse, Sam mentions receiving a copy of the Arts Council film and that it had won an award in Australia.
Dates:
1977 August
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk, 1978 January 1
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 47
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Discusses welcoming the New Year, Smith's previous hospitalization, and house hunting.
Dates:
1978 January 1
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , before 1979
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 51
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Sam sends his regrets regarding a party and adds a postscript stating, "there is a lot developing on the Sam Smith pasture."
Dates:
before 1979
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , before 1979
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 52
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Sam tells Max and Barbara that his house is on the market and that he is moving to a town named Newton Abbot.
Dates:
before 1979
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk, 1970s
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 54
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Letter describes upcoming trip to North Wales and a later trip to Crete. Smith expresses his concern for knocking down Grand Central Station.
Dates:
1970s
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , 1975 September 17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series I
Scope and Contents:
Letter discusses an upcoming visit by a photographer, F. Bullock, for the purpose of gathering material for a book on crafts. It includes sketches for the "Silent Cinema" later known as the Bioscope Palace.
Dates:
1975 September 17
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk , 1973 March 14
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series II
Scope and Contents:
The third paragraph of the letter discusses the "telescope idea" and Sam's wish to work out some rough sketches to send along with his next correspondence. Sam also mentions that he has enclosed a recently completed "do-it-yourself cutout."
Dates:
1973 March 14
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk, 1974 June
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Amusing letter possibly describing a visit to Africa.
Dates:
1974 June
Letter to Max and Barbara Wilk, 1976 August 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 43
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Discusses drought in south England, correspondence from Eric Lister, and needing to get started on another children's book.
Dates:
1976 August 20
Letter to Max, Barbara and Francie Wilk , 1974
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series I
Scope and Contents:
The letter refers to the "Silent Cinema Toy," later known as the Bioscope Palace. There is also a reference to an unidentified publication with "thirty 2" pages of illustrations for Ernest Benn Ltd.
Dates:
1974
Letter to Max Wilk , 1979 October 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 49
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Letter is personal in nature, but does mention finishing "a thing" for the Portal Gallery. There is also mention of "Ms Dawn Begaye" the Wilks' daughter Frances.
Dates:
1979 October 29
Letter to Max Wilk , 1980 September 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series VII
Scope and Contents:
Written by Gladys Smith on Sam Smith's behalf. Sam has had a stroke on August 1st and is in recovery.
Gladys mentions that the Arts Council Exhibition of Sam Smith and H.C. Westermann will still go on from Dec. - Jan. at the Serpentine, London.
Dates:
1980 September 22
Letter to Max Wilk , 1974 August 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series I
Scope and Contents:
Letter mentions the "Silent Cinema Toy," later referred to as the Bioscope Palace: "Have come to the conclusion some form of pictures turning on rollers is the right answer, and Jasper is now supposed to be making a mock-up model."
The header of the letter is addressed:
The Golf House Kingswear Dartmouth Devon England Europe
The World Solar System Universe Lap of God.
Dates:
1974 August 4
Letter to Max Wilk, 1978 September 6
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series I
Scope and Contents:
Sachs discusses how everyone loves Sam's work but that no one can figure out how to make the theater idea work.
Hawthorn Books, Inc. merged with EP Dutton in 1979.
Hawthorn Books, Inc. merged with EP Dutton in 1979.
Dates:
1978 September 6
Letter to Max Wilk, 1974 August 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Call Number: MSS 14 , Series II
Scope and Contents:
Letter discusses putting the manuscript of Edward and His Marvellous Telescope in the post that afternoon and sending it to another publisher, Farrar Straus. Mr. Benn explains that they are currently working on The Secret Harbour (another work by Sam Smith) and how he would like to complete that project before embarking on another. He is, however, very interested in the concept of Edward and...
Dates:
1974 August 2