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George S. Kaufman Collection [collection]
- Title
- George S. Kaufman Collection [collection]
- Dates Created
- Span: 1920-1990 approximate
- Bulk: 1930s-1940s.
- Language
- English
- Form
- collection
- Physical Description
- 8 ft.
- 7 boxes
- Abstract
- George S. Kaufman (1889-1961) was one of the most gifted and successful of writers for the stage in the 20th century. His plays are often revived, and include You Can't Take It With You, The Man Who Came to Dinner, and Once in a Lifetime. He worked both in nonmusical as well as musical theater, and collaborated with some of the best known composers and writers of his time, including Moss Hart, Marc Connelly, Edna Ferber, Richard Rodgers, Larry Hart, Irving Berlin, and Cole Porter. This relatively small collection documents various aspects of his theatrical and private life, and touches on his connection with the film industry.
- Contents Note
- Includes scripts for several shows, including later adaptations for musicals, films, & foreign-language productions. In addition there are photographs, programs, clippings, and some correspondence.
- Preferred Citation
- George S. Kaufman Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
- Access Permissions
- Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site.
- Subjects
- Theater
- Musical Theater
- Kaufman, George S.
- Kaufman, Beatrice
- Le Gallienne, Eva
- Hart, Moss
- Carlisle, Kitty
- McGrath, Lueen
- Sondheim, Stephen
- Ryskind, Morrie
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Last Updated: 02-01-2011