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Budd Schulberg Papers, 1936-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
34 boxes, 1 item, and 12.9 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of writings, correspondence, and miscellanea of the American novelist, playwright, screenwriter and biographer Budd Schulberg (1914-2009 ).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Vance Thompson Papers, 1894-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 boxes and 3.15 linear feet
Abstract:
The Vance Thompson Papers consists of manuscripts, writings for the press, letters, documents, photographs and miscellanea of author and playwright Vance Thompson, Princeton Class of 1883.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Blaney Melodramas, 1896-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 boxes and 1.8 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists mainly of typescripts of melodramas written by American dramatist Charles E. Blaney.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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C. Lawton Campbell Papers, 1904-1974 (inclusive) 1914-1962 (bulk)

Extent:
28 boxes and 11.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Charles Lawton Campbell (Princeton Class of 1916) was an American playwright and advertising writer. His collection contains ninety-four drafts, fragments, and fully-conceived plays, as well as poems, essays, and an autobiography covering fifty years of his life as a devotee of the theater.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Kernodle Collection of Louis E. Laflin, 1940-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:
The collection consists of letters by American educator and playwright Louis Ellsworth Laflin (Princeton Class of 1924) to George R. Kernodle (a friend from Yale Drama School), written over thirty-three years. Also included are Laflin's notes and papers on Asian/Indian, Egyptian, and Greek drama, copies of six plays written by him, and copies of two essays on the founding and history of Princeton's Theatre Intime.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Alan S. Downer Collection, 1939-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:
44 boxes
Abstract:
Consists of personal papers of Alan S. Downer, Princeton professor of English (1946-1970), including correspondence, articles, lecture notes, and photographs, as well as material relating to various professional organizations to which he belonged, much of it associated with American theater.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Reginald Lawrence Papers, 1939-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
14 boxes and 7.20 linear feet
Abstract:
The Reginald Lawrence Papers consists primarily of typescripts of plays Lawrence (Princeton Class of 1921) wrote for theater, film, and television, as well as short stories, poetry, outlines and notes for various projects, some letters, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Tennessee Williams Manuscripts, 1947-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box, 6 items, and 0.45 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection consists of early versions of seven works by American playwright, novelist, and storywriter, Tennessee Williams.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Channing Pollock plays, 1903-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 boxes and 2 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists chiefly of typescripts of plays written by Pollock over a forty-year period but includes sheet music of songs containing his lyrics, playbills, and printed matter.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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