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Isobel Lennart papers, 1942-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lennart, Isobel
Title
Isobel Lennart papers
Dates
1942-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.55 cubic ft. (17 boxes)
Collection Number
3036
Summary
Isobel Lennart was an American screenwriter in the early 1940s. Collection contains her scripts, notes, correspondence, an audio interview, and awards regarding Lennart's career.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Isobel Lennart (1915-1971) started working as a screenwriter in the early 1940s and is best known for writing the book and motion picture biography of Fanny Brice, "Funny Girl," which later appeared on Broadway.

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Content Description

Collection contains the scripts, drafts, related notes, correspondence, and awards for 23 motion pictures by Lennart, including multiple versions of the screenplay and musical productions of "Funny Girl," and 2 reel-to-reel audio tapes of an interview with Lennart about the writing of "Funny Girl."

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

System Requirements

"Funny Girl" interview -- Reel-to-reel audio tapes.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Isobel Lennart at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Isobel Lennart in 1969 and Sarah Harding in 2017.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was updated by Jamie J. Greene in December 2017 and processed by Alexandra Cardin in August 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture authorship.
  • Musicals -- Writing and publishing.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiotapes.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Screenwriters.

Other Creators

Processed by Alexandra Cardin
2013

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