Description
The Howard J. Green papers span the years circa 1920-1959 and encompass 4.3 linear feet. The
collection contains writings by Green, including film and television scripts, treatments, and story
material, with some related correspondence. A photocopied scrapbook covers his career in the 1920s and
1930s.
Background
Howard J. Green was an American writer and lyricist active from 1927 to 1959. He was the first
president of the Screen Writers Guild and one of the founders of the Writers Guild of America, West.
Extent
4.3 linear feet of papers.
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Availability
Available by appointment only.