Alden Nash papers, 1961-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nash, Alden
- Title
- Alden Nash papers
- Dates
- 1961-1974 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 0.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 05578
- Summary
- Papers of an American playwright and screenwriter.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Alden Nash (1903-1996) was a playwright and screenwriter. Filmography includes the comedy We’re Rich Again (1934) that was adapted from Nash’s play And Let Who Will be Clever; uncredited dialogue writer for Gridiron Flash (1934), uncredited contributing writer for Magnificent Obsession (1935), story writer for Passport to Suez (1943), playwright for The Sainted Sisters (1948), adaptation of Man-Eater of Kumaon (1948) and screenwriter for Unwed Mother (1958).
Content Description
The collection contains correspondence between Nash and California and national lawmakers regarding the depressed state of the movie industry during the 1970s and ideas to combat the issue, a 140-page screenplay by Nash titled “Ten Little Kidnappers;” an article by Arnold M. Auerbach titled “He’s Flunking Buster Keaton!,” which is a satirical essay on the study of film; and a letter to the editor written by Nash that appeared in a publication of the Writers Guild of America, West, explaining and defending the Guild.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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