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Paul S. Nathan production reports , 1937-1948
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nathan, Paul, 1913-
- Title
- Paul S. Nathan production reports
- Dates
- 1937-1948 (inclusive)19371948
- Quantity
- 3.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 1 manuscript box, 2 record storage boxes.
- Collection Number
- Ax 354
- Summary
- Paul S. Nathan, writer of the "Rights and Permissions" column in Publishers Weekly, was employed by Paramount Pictures, 1937-1948, to view and report on all new plays in New York and vicinity, concerning story material, actors, designers, and other details of possible motion picture value. Collection consists of Nathan's reports (including plot summaries, critical review, comments, and notes concerning Paramount Pictures), correspondence, an unpublished manuscript, fan letters, and publicity items.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Paul S. Nathan, writer of the "Rights and Permissions" column in Publishers Weekly, was employed by Paramount Pictures, 1937-1948, to view and report on all new plays in New York and vicinity, concerning story material, actors, designers, and other details of possible motion picture value.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of Nathan's reports (including plot summaries, critical review, comments, and notes concerning Paramount Pictures), correspondence, unpublished manuscript, fan letters, and publicity items.
The initial 1967 donation includes production reports arranged chronologically from 1937-1948. Included in the paper finding aid is an alphabetical index to the reports.
The 1969 Addenda contains a manuscript, correspondence, and miscellaneous documents.
The manuscript is for My Wife the Horticulturist, which was not published.
Correspondence, 1936-1969, is between people and organizations including editors, publishers, and presses. Correspondence is organized alphabetically by correspondent.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Paul S. Nathan Production Reports |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Motion pictures and theater--United States
- Theater--New York (State)--New York--History--20th century
- Theater--United States--History--20th century
Personal Names
- Nathan, Paul, 1913-
- Nathan, Paul, 1913---Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Paramount Pictures, Inc
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
