]> gibbs_ah A. Hamilton Gibbs Manuscripts A description of the items at Syracuse University LMD &su_name; &su_address; 19 Apr 2010 Laura Deal19 Apr 2010 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Gibbs, A. Hamilton (Arthur Hamilton), 1888-1964. A. Hamilton Gibbs Manuscripts 1956-1962 2 folder (SC) Two typescript manuscripts by the British author, one a short essay and one a novel. 2746152 English Biographical History

Arthur Hamilton Gibbs (1888-1964) was a British novelist and essay writer.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The A. Hamilton Gibbs Manuscripts contains two items, both undated typescript manuscripts for publication. The first item is a 7-page essay entitled "Letter to a Friend," which is about Hamilton's close friend Kenneth Roberts, the American historical fiction author. The essay was published in the Colby Library Quarterly in 1962.

The second item is a 226-page typescript manuscript of Hamilton's novel Obedience to the Moon, which contains handwritten corrections. A note inside the cover indicates that Gibbs' residence at the time was in Lakeville/Middleboro, Massachusetts. The novel was published in 1956.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Items are in alphabetical order by title.

 Subject and Genre Headings Literature -- British Gibbs, A. Hamilton (Arthur Hamilton), 1888-1964. Gibbs, A. Hamilton (Arthur Hamilton), 1888-1964. Obedience to the moon. Authors, English -- 20th century. Lakeville (Mass. : Town) -- History. Middleboro (Mass.) -- History. Manuscripts for publication. Authors. Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

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Inventory Manuscripts "Letter to a Friend"essay about American historical fiction author, Kenneth Roberts1962458Obedience to the Moon1956458