Form: Scripts (documents) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Munro Leaf papers, 1918-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15.46 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the literary papers of author and illustrator Munro Leaf (1905-1976), with materials dating from 1918 to 1986. Manuscript drafts and illustrations from fifty-eight titles are represented (including fourteen titles produced as part of his work for the US Army and the Foreign Service). In addition to graphite and pen and ink illustrations and manuscript drafts, the collection includes audiovisual materials, clippings, correspondence, dummies, ephemera, photographs, promotional materials, proofs, published volumes, and a scrapbook. Of particular note: the original manuscript for The Story of Ferdinand (1936) as well as a sizeable collection of materials related to the book and its many adaptations; both published and unpublished art and drafts for the Can Be Fun series; and a large quantity of materials related to Munro Leaf’s Watchbirds, serialized in Ladies Home Journal and published in six compilations.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

Delaware. Governor's Commission on the Status of Women, "Forward Women from Delaware's Past", 1979

Extent:: .1 linear foot (1 folder) and 1 audio cassette
Abstract:: Script, audio cassette and 135 black-and-white and color slides containing the audio/visual presentation, "Forward Women from Delaware's Past," created by Delaware's Governor's Commission on the Status of Women.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Black Oliver : playscript, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (23 pages)
Abstract:: This collection consists of the typed playscript, "Black Oliver," which is subtitled "A Play in One Act." According to the Dictionary of Irish Literature, this play was performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1927.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

The silver tassie : playscript, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (77 pages)
Abstract:: Undated playscript by Irish writer Sean O'Casey.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

George Bernard Shaw card to Fred Terry and Miriam Michelson, The Duchess Barbara [of Leeds] : playscript, 1932 april 20 and undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (2 pages) and 1 item (148 pages)
Abstract:: George Bernard Shaw card laid in a copy of Miriam Michelson's "The Duchess Barbara [of Leeds]."

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Dialogue part of Joey for Pal Joey, 1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (47 pages)
Abstract:: Script for the dialogue part of Joey for John O'Hara's play, Pal Joey. Cover bears the autograph name, "Mike Garrison."

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Virginia : playscript, circa 1981 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (45 pages)
Abstract:: Typescript of Irish author Edna O'Brien's playscript, "Virginia," later published as Virginia: A Play.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Purple dust : playscript, [1939] (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (120 pages)
Abstract:: Sean O'Casey playscript for "Purple Dust," [1939].

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

The miracle of the corn : playscript and theater program, [1935] (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (19 pages)
Abstract:: Playscript and program for Padraic Colum's "The Miracle of the Corn."

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Timbuktu : playscript and letter, [1959] (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 item
Abstract:: Playscript for Padraic Colum's "Timbuktu" and letter from Colum to "Kornfeld." Letter was laid in the playscript.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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