Topics in Chronicling America - Maxim Gorky, Russian Author - Revolutionary, Visits the US

Touring the United States with his beautiful mistress, Russian author and revolutionist Maxim Gorky’s scandal hits the American press, shocking friends and society. Evicted from New York hotels and having most of his speaking tour cancelled, the dashing “polygamous” hero is mobbed by women at every lecture. Read more about it!

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Important Dates:

• April 10, 1906. Gorky arrives in the United States.
• April 14, 1906. US newspapers allege Gorky sex scandal with Russian actress
• May 14, 1906. Gorky addresses a large unruly crowd in Brooklyn.
• July 15, 1906. Gorky publishes negative impressions of American society.
• July 28, 1906. Gorky issues a public appeal to the American Public to provide assistance to the Russian People.
• September, 1906. H.G. Wells publishes comments about Gorky’s visit to the United States.
• October 13, 1906. Gorky sails from Hoboken, New Jersey.

Suggested Search Strategies:

• [Try the following terms in combination, proximity, or as phrases using Search Pages in Chronicling America.] Maxim Gorky, Russia, revolution; the name of Gorky’s companion was spelled Andreieva or Andreeva
• It is important to use a specific date range if looking for articles for a particular event in order to narrow your results; Gorky’s US visit began in mid-April and ended in October, 1906

Sample Articles from Chronicling America:

• "Maxim Gorky Arrives," The New York Tribune (New York, NY), April 11, 1906, Image 1.
• "Gorky Honored Guest," The New York Tribune (New York, NY), April 12, 1906, Page 4, Image 4.
• "Gorky Here for Money to Make Russia Free," The Washington Times (Washington, DC), April 13, 1906, Last Edition, Page 5, Image 5.
• "Gorky Driven With Actress From Hotel," The Evening World (New York, NY), April 14, 1906, Final Results Edition, Image 1.
• "Gorky Says She Is Lawful Wife," Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, CA), April 15, 1906, Image 1.
• "College Stirred by Gorky "Affair"," The Washington Times (Washington, DC), May 6, 1906, Page 7, Image 7.
• "Gorkyh Meeting A Riot," The Sun (New York, NY), May 15, 1906, Page 7, Image 7.
• "Women Make Hero of Gorky," The San Francisco Call (San Francisco, CA), May 16, 1906, Page 1, Image 1.
• "The City of Mammon," The Minneapolis Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), July 15, 1906, Part II, Editorial Section, Image 9.
• "Gorky's Attacks Amaze New York," The Minneapolis Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), July 16, 1906, Page 4, Image 4.
• "Gorkey Appeals to American People," The Pensacola Journal (Pensacola, FL), July 29, 1906, 1st Section, Page 1, Image 1.
• "One View of Gorky Episode," The Sun (New York, NY), September 23, 1906, Third Section, Page 12, Image 40.