Robert Florey manuscripts, 1950-1959

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection consists of 47 scripts for television shows directed by Robert Florey.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0435
Bib ID:
4078767 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Florey, Robert, 1900-1979
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2 boxes (2 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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.

Description

Summary

Mimeograph or multilith copies of typewritten scripts with hand-written notations for such series as "Four Star Playhouse" "Schlitz Playhouse" "Alcoa-Goodyear Anthology" and "The Texan." There are also some scripts for Walt Disney Productions.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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 Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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); Robert Florey manuscripts; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Archival Materials

Robert Florey Papers, University of California at Los Angeles.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Reproduction Note

Type of reproduction--Mimeograph or multilith copies

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Florey, Mrs. Robert. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1982. Accession number--M-82.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

2012-06-22 xml document created by Judi Zupnick.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

Movie and television director. Florey (1900-1979) was born in France and went to Hollywood in 1921. His two most famous movies were THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE and THE BEAST WITH FIVE FINGERS. In addition Florey directed hundreds of television shows in the 1950s of which this collection contains a selection.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Scripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Television producers and directors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Walt Disney Productions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Drama CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Television -- Production and direction CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Television and theater CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Television plays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Television programs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID