Aaron Frankel papers, 1948-1977

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0448
Bib ID:
4079684 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Frankel, Aaron, 1921-
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
3 linear feet (8 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, documents and printed materials documenting the career of Aaron Frankel. The correspondence is by Lynn Fontanne, Greer Garson, Lorne Greene, Alfred Lunt, Frederick Marshall, Robert Penn Warren and others. The manuscripts include l4 drafts of Frankel's "Writing the Broadway Musical" as well as manuscripts by Robert Penn Warren and Myron Galewski for two plays"Willie Stark: His Rise and Fall" and "Brother to Dragons". One of the documents is a collaboration agreement signed by Warren and Frankel. The printed materials include galleys of "Writing the Broadway Musical" and items relating to Frankel's productions of Warren's plays.

Arrangement

Selected items cataloged; remainder arranged.

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

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); Aaron Frankel papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

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

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Aaron Frankel, 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Frankel, Aaron. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--01/29/90. Accession number--M-90-01-29.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed JHR 02/16/90.

Biographical / Historical

Theatrical producer, author, and adjunct professor of Theater Arts at Columbia University, 1942.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Correspondence CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Scripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Fontanne, Lynn CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Galewski, Myron CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Garson, Greer, 1904-1996 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Greene, Lorne CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lunt, Alfred CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Warren, Robert Penn, 1905-1989 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Dramatists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Musicals -- Instruction and study CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Playwriting CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Popular music -- Writing and publishing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID