There is no doubt that Maude Adams avoided publicity as much as she could. These are some typical articles about her doing just that.
The Post Standard, Nov. 29, 1904
Indianapolis Star, Feb. 16, 1913
Colorado Springs Gazette, June 1, 1913
Newark Advocate, Dec. 19, 1928
Oakland Tribune, July 17, 1930
The Oakland Tribune, May 25, 1930