Archibald Gordon Macdonell:
A Preliminary Inventory of His Papers in the Manuscript Collection at the
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
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Creator: |
Macdonell, A. G. (Archibald Gordon),
1895-1941 |
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Title: |
Archibald Gordon Macdonell Papers |
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Dates: |
ca. 1934-1943 |
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Abstract: |
The papers of Archibald Gordon
Macdonell contain drafts of a number of his novels, works of non-fiction, and plays.
Unless otherwise indicated as typescripts, the drafts are handwritten but may have
some typescript pages inserted. Although Macdonell also published under the
pseudonyms Neil Gordon and John Cameron, none of those works are represented here. |
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Extent: |
4 boxes, 1 oversize folder (1.68 linear feet) |
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Language: |
English |
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Repository: |
The University of Texas at Austin, Harry Ransom Humanities
Research Center |
The papers of Archibald Gordon Macdonell contain drafts of a number of his novels,
works of non-fiction, and plays. Unless otherwise indicated as typescripts, the
drafts are handwritten but may have some typescript pages inserted. Although
Macdonell also published under the pseudonyms Neil Gordon and John Cameron, none of
those works are represented here.
Among the books present are the satirical novels Autobiography
of a Cad (1939) and Lords and Masters
(1936). There is one folder of maps used as research materials for his book Napoleon and His Marshals (1934). Also included is a
preface for his play What Next, Baby? or Shall I Go to
Tanganyika? (1939), as well as draft scripts of plays including The Fur Coat (1943) and Caledonian Market.
Access:
Open for research
Purchase, 1963 (Reg. no. 1616)
Hope Rider, 2004
Container List
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Series I. Works |
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Subseries A. Books |
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Autobiography of a Cad (novel,
1939) |
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Folder |
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1 |
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"Original manuscript" |
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2 |
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"Odd manuscript pages" |
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3 |
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The Crew of the Anaconda
(novel, 1940) |
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4 |
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England, Their England (novel,
1933), correspondence only |
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5 |
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Flight From a Lady (novel,
1939) |
| Box |
Folder |
| 2 |
1 |
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How Like an Angel (novel,
1934) |
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2 |
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Lords and Masters (novel,
1936) |
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3 |
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My Scotland (non-fiction,
1937) |
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Napoleon and His Marshals
(non-fiction, 1934), research material (*removed to oversize folder)
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Subseries B. Plays |
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Folder |
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1 |
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Blue Book Script "old version," "discarded pages" |
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2-4 |
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Caledonian Market, handwritten
drafts |
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5 |
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The Fur Coat
(1943) |
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6 |
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Miranda |
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Folder |
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1 |
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Shall I Go to Prague? |
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2-4 |
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A Thousand Ships, or Red and Blue Make
Purple |
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5 |
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What Next, Baby? or Shall I Go to
Tanganyika? (1939), preface |
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