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Brian Phelan papers, 1958-2005 (inclusive) 1975-2003 (bulk)

Extent:

33 linear foot, 8 vhs tape, and 46 audio cassette

Abstract:

The Brian Phelan papers document forty years of the literary career of Irish-born playwright and screenwriter Brian Phelan (born 1934). Phelan's adaptations and docudramas focus on Irish characters, the issues of Irish emigration, socialist and feminist themes, and major world events. The collection, which spans from the 1960s to the 2000s, comprises Phelan's working and project files and include correspondence, screenplays, scripts, contracts, photographs, and research.

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