Dorothy Willard papers, 1930-1970

Collection context

Creator:
Willard, Dorothy
Extent:
5.5 linear feet 11 boxes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Papers of Dorothy Willard. As a result of her travels throughout many parts of the world, particularly Scandinavia and the Far East, she became interested in world history before 1600 and organized television shows relating to the early historical periods, produced in the series "International Historical Television Program." The collection contains miscellaneous correspondence, notes, drafts of the various television projects, and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Dorothy Willard (born Dorothy D. Linn in Chicago, 1892), wife of Cyrus McCormick, Jr. (married 1915, divorced 1931) was one of the founders of the Actor's Studio, as well as the producer of a number of stage works. She took Willard, a grandmother's last name, as her name after divorcing from McCormick.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Dorothy Willard papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
rbml@library.columbia.edu