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George S. Kaufman Collection

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George S. Kaufman (188?-1961) was one of the most gifted and successful of writers for the stage in the 20th century. His plays are often revived, includes “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.

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General

Span Dates: 1920-1990 approximate
Bulk Dates: 1930s-1940s
Major Language(s): English
Repository: Music Division, Library of Congress

Physical Collection

Number of Items: 3,000
Number of Containers: 7
Linear Feet: 8
Contents: Includes scripts for several shows, including later adaptions for musicals, films, & foreign-lanuage productions. In addition there are photographs, programs, clippings, and some correspondence.
Processing History: Unprocessed, but would be relatively easy to organize. Could be served with assistance of knowledgable staff person.
Provenance: Gift of Anne Kaufman Schneider

Access/Copyright

Access Permissions: Permitted, subject to PARR policies and restrictions
Copyright Info: http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
Preferred Citation: George S. Kaufman Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress