David Merrick Papers, 1952-1961

Summary Information

Title: David Merrick Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1952-1961

Creator:
  • Merrick, David, 1912-
Call Number: U.S. Mss 18AN

Quantity: 9.2 c.f. (23 archives boxes, 1 flat box)

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Contact Information

Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of a theatrical producer, consisting of extensive business records, scripts, and correspondence for twelve plays presented by Merrick either alone or in association with others. Among these are Destry Rides Again (1959), The Entertainer (1958), Fanny (1954), Look Back in Anger (1957), The Matchmaker (1955), and Romanoff and Juliet (1957). Seven boxes of the collection are comprised entirely of scripts for plays, motion pictures, musicals, and adaptations of novels and stories which were submitted for production by various authors.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0018an
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