Finding Aid for the Waldo Salt Papers, 1936-1987
Finding Aid for the Waldo Salt Papers, 1936-1987
Collection number: 93
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Los Angeles, CA
- University of California, Los Angeles, Library
- Performing Arts Special Collections, Room A1713
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- UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections staff
- Date Completed:
- 1998
- Encoded by:
- D.MacGill
- Last updated:
- 9 December 1998
- Produced films
- Produced television programs
- Unproduced films
- Stage productions
- Projects
- Correspondence
- House Un-American Activities committee
- Professional activities
- Personal materials.
PRODUCED FILMS
COMING HOME (1978)
Awards
Programs and tickets for Academy awards ceremony and Writers Guild reception, April l979. 5 items.
Writers Guild of America: Best Written American Drama Written Directly for the Screen, l978.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Nomination for Best Screenplay, l978.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association: Nomination for Best Screenplay, l978.
Clippings
Clippings from newspapers and magazines. Incl: interview with John Voight ("Rolling Stone", 5/31/79); articles on Jane Fonda and John Voight ("People", 6/26/78) and Ron Kovic (New York Times, 8/29/76). 7 items.
Correspondence
Legal correspondence with Jerome Hellman and Jane Fonda about Agreement to write, produce and release the film, l974-79. 30 items.
Financial correspondence concerning distribution of film, 1978-82. 13 items.
Legal correspondence concerning credit arbitration and other litigations. 25 items.
Letters and notes regarding research, reception and special screenings of the film. 18 items.
Congratulatory letters and telegrams for Academy and Writers Guild awards, April l979. 32 items.
Research Material
Tape transcript (2 tapes) of second interview with T. Hager, 1/11/74. 21p. (The tapes are in box 112).
Tape transcript of interview with Al Riate, 10/14/74. 74p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript of interview with Ron Kovic and Roger Steffens, 10/15/74. 71p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript of interview with Haskel Simoniwitz, 10/18/74. 36p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript of interview with David Carver, 10/23/74. 35p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript (2 tapes) of interview with Bill Hager, 10/29/74. 32p. (The tapes are in box 112).
Tape transcript (5 tapes) of interview with Bill Stroud, ll/5/74. 41p. (The tapes are in box 112).
Tape transcript of interview with T.Hager, ll/6/74. 62p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript of second interview with Ron Kovic, ll/8/74. 22p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript of interview with Joan Anderson, ll/13/74. 5p. (The tapes is in box 112).
Tape transcript (1 tape) of interview with Lydia McClosky, ll/16/74. 12p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript (1 tape) of interview with T.Hager, 7/25/75. 39p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript (1 tape) of interview with T.Hager, 8/7/75. 38p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript (3 tapes) of interview with Grace Richell, 10/7/75. 2 versions, one incl. clipping from magazine. 6lp. (The tapes are in box 112). 38p.
Tape transcript (1 tape) of interview with Wolthussen, 1/29/76. 2lp. (The tape is in box 112).
Transcript of a telephone conversation with Martia Lindley, 10/31/76. 8p. (The tape is in box 112).
Tape transcript (4 tapes) of interview with Roger [Steffens], n.d. 35p.
"We live the problems. We work the answers" (brochure), n.d., 12p.
Program of wheelchair sports event, Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach, California, October l6-l7, l976, 6p.
"Camp Pendleton" (brochure), 63p.
"Front Lines. Soldiers' Writings from Vietnam", 1975, 135p.
"The New Soldier", ed. David Thorne and George Butler, 1971, 174p.
"Ramparts. Vietnam Primer", 1965-66, 97p.
"The Vietnam Veteran in Contemporary Society. Collected Materials Pertaining to the Young Veterans", May 1972, various pagings.
"The Pleasure Chest Compendium of Amorous and Prurient Paraphernalia Erotica, Et Al" (catalogue), n.d., 109p.
"Sex and the Spinal Cord Injured. Some Questions and Answers", 1974, 44p.
"Sexual Options for Paraplegics and Quadriplegics", 1975, 110p.
"Wheelchair Bathrooms" (brochure), January l97l, 20p.
"Redbook" (magazine), vol. 141, #1, May l973.
"The Wheelchair in the Kitchen", 1973, 32p.
"Proceedings of Sixteenth Annual Clinical Spinal Cord Injury Conference, September 27-29, l967", Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach, California, 208p.
"Paraplegic And Quadriplegic Individuals (Handbook of Care for Nurses)", l969, 64p.
"Paraplegia news", vol. XXIX, #331, April l976.
"Paraplegia news", vol. XXVIII, #327, December l975.
"Paraplegia news", vol. XXVIII, #322, July l975.
"Not Made of Stone. The Sexual Problems of Handicapped People", 1974, 208p.
"An Introduction to Paraplegia" (brochure), n.d., 23p.
Two newspapers articles on Ron Kovic: "The Best Years", The New York Times, August 29, l976; book review of "Born on the Fourth of July", The New York Times Book Review, August 15, l976.
Photographic material, incl. 2 photos of unidentified American soldier in wheelchair, with Vietnamese children, (b/w, 6x9), and 1 photo of American soldiers and Vietnamese in boats (b/w, 9x11).
Photocopy of course reader "The Psychology of Disability" by Barry J. Rabin, 1976, various pagings.
"Spinal Cord Injury Manual", n.d., various pagings.
Articles, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and conference materials relating to topic "disability and sexuality". 18 items.
Photocopy of typed article with interview: "Six Disabled Women: Survival Through Alienation", by Mimi Nelken, n.d., 18p. Article: "Mimi's World", by Mimi Nelken, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 6, l973.
Research on "Post Vietnam Syndrome". Incl. published and typed articles, clippings, letters, notes and memos, mostly concerning article "Vietnam Veterans: A Shocking Report on their Damaged Lives", by C. Breslin, "Redbook", May 1973 (folder 1 of 2).
Research on "Post Vietnam Syndrome". Incl. published and typed articles, clippings, letters, notes and memos, mostly concerning article "Vietnam Veterans: A Shocking Report on their Damaged Lives", by C. Breslin, "Redbook", May 1973 (folder 2 of 2).
Research on veterans. Incl. articles and interviews from "Penthouse","Playboy", "The New Yorker", "New Times", 1974-76. 24 items.
Research on veterans. Incl. various articles from The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, "Rolling Stone", and various publications:"The Vietnam Veteran", "Civil Liberties" and "Focal Point", l973-76. 9 items.
Research on veterans' organizations. Incl. material issued by the Vietnam Veterans Against the War/ Winter Soldier Organization (VVAW/WSO), and report on progress and activities by the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council, 1974-75. 8 items.
Photocopies of typed surveys and questionnaires given to Vietnam veterans in l97l-72. 3 items.
Various clippings and articles concerning veterans. Incl. film review of "Hearts and Minds", in "Vogue", April l975; photocopy of letter to Jane Fonda from Grace Rishell, March l974; and photocopy of procedures for naval funerals. 7 items.
Copy of two articles by Catherine Breslin on veteran Bobby Muller: "One Kid's War" (12p), and "One Man's War" (14p); drafts and interview material, with corrections (various pagings), n.d.
Research on hit songs l965-69, dated June l975. Incl. billboard ratings (typed and hand-written), copies of lyrics and scores, unnumbered pages.
"Life" magazine, vol. 66-67, January-December l969, incl. index (Box 1 of 3).
"Life" magazine, vol. 66-67, January-December l969, incl. index (box 2 of 3).
"Life" magazine, vol. 66-67, January-December l969, incl. index (box 3 of 3).
Magazines. Incl: "Life" issues: index 1968, 1970: January 9, April 3, May 8/ 22, July 10/ 24, October 23), "Esquire" (November l968), "Look" (December 1969), "National Geographic" (February 1967).
Audiotapes of script conferences and interviews with Vietnam veterans. Labeled with names of interviewees, dated. (Transcribed in box 20, folders 1-17). 37 tapes.
Script Material
Script: "Buffalo Ghost" (working title) [by Nancy Dowd], n.d. Heavily annotated and corrected [by W.Salt]. 227p.
Notes on "Buffalo Ghost" script (7/25/74); preliminary notes (hand-written and typed) for "Going Home" script (working title), incl. extensive background notes on script and character development, and continuity notes, December l974-April l975.
Continuity notes for ""Going Home", April-June l975.
Treatment for ""Going Home", 4/11/75. 60p. 2 copies. (Same as "Continuity Notes", Box 14-2, except for front page, "Treatment from Waldo Salt").
Outline notes for "Going Home", June l975. 65p. 2 copies. (Another version of Treatment).
Two versions of draft, September l975-February l976. Incl. continuity notes and annotations.
Draft, January-February l976. Incl. continuity notes, dated.
Draft, February-April l976. Incl. extensive annotations and continuity notes, dated.
Two versions of draft, February-March l976. Incl. continuity notes, dated.
Master File, "Going Home" (working title), April-August l975. Script, incl. continuity notes, story conferences and notes on characters, dated.
Master File, September l975-April l976. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on characters, dated (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, September l975-April l976. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on characters, dated (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, June-December l976. Incl. 1st draft screenplay, continuity notes and tape transcripts of story conferences, dated (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, June-December l976. Incl. 1st draft screenplay, continuity notes and tape transcripts of story conferences, dated (folder 2 of 2).
1st draft screenplay, 6/11/76, 147p.
Draft screenplay by W.Salt and Bob Jones, n.d., 132p. 2 copies.
Drafts for 1st draft, l975-76. Uncollated script materials and continuity notes, heavily annotated and corrected, dated (folder 1 of 2).
Drafts for 1st draft, l975-76. Uncollated script materials and continuity notes, heavily annotated and corrected, dated (folder 2 of 2).
Drafts and reworkings for 1st draft, September l975-April l976, incl. script and continuity notes with annotations and corrections (folder 1 of 2).
Drafts and reworkings for 1st draft, September l975-April l976, incl. script and continuity notes with annotations and corrections (folder 2 of 2).
Script continuity by Bob Jones, 12/27/76, with annotations by W.Salt. 6p.
Miscellaneous hand-written notes -some by W. Salt- on script, characters and unrelated matters. n.d. 20 items.
THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (1975)
Clippings
Clippings from newspapers and trade publications, 1970-75.
Correspondence
Congratulatory notes and telegrams to and from W.Salt regarding script, October 1973; letters to W.Salt from various universitites, with invitations, research proposals and other projects, 1977-l986. 16 items.
Legal correspondence regarding contract between Jennorah Productions (W.Salt) and Warner Bros. to write the screenplay, August 1970-January 1970. 6 items.
Eighteen typed letters by Ronald Shedlo -Warner Bros.- regarding research and script for "The Day of the Locust", September-December l970; manuscript letter by R.Shedlo, incl. clipping, n.d.
Notebook
Notes and sketches for "The Day of the Locust", incl. drawings, 1974.
Conceptualization of film's plot, characters and dialogue, on sketch paper. Includes both text and drawings. n.d. (18x24). 4 items.
Publicity Material
Press-book and invitation to preview. 2 items.
Lobby card, in Spanish ("Como plaga de langosta"), for Mexican distribution of the film. Inscribed on the back and signed "Rush, 8/24/76".
Research Material
Reprints of photos from Warner Bros. Research Department, showing Los Angeles streets and buildings in the 1940s. 18 photos (b/w, 8x10).
Typed notes on background information for script, incl. research on a major studio Art Department, Los Angeles in 1939 and N. West's biography. 24p.
Photocopy of "The Natives Are Restless" (novel) by Cynthia Lindsay (n.d.), 223p.
Photocopies of articles on Hollywood and Los Angeles, from newspapers and magazines, various dates. 39 items.
Clippings from "Friday" magazine (l940) and "Unbelievable" magazine (n.d.).
Audiotapes of interviews. Labeled with names of interviewees. 19 tapes. (Transcribed in box 13-1).
Script Material
Chapter breakdown of "The Day of the Locust" ( n.d.), typed, 4p.
Background notes on structure, characters and scenes, l97l-1974. 57p.
Script, 6/26/71-8/3/71. 135p.
Script, 1/8/72-1/16/72. 137p.
Revised 3rd draft, April 1972. 114p.
Master File, April-October 1971. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, April-October 1971. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, November 1971-January l972. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates.
Master File, February-April 1972. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, February-April 1972. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, February-May 1973. Script, incl. rewrite outline, revisions and notes with dates.
Master File, June-July 1973. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates.
Master File, August-December 1973. Script, incl. revisions, drawings, rewrite and meeting notes with dates.
Master File, December 1973-February 1974. Script, incl. revisions, drawings and notes with dates.
Final version of edited pages, 1971-73. Uncollated, annotated, with dates.
Uncollated script materials with annotations and dates, 1971-74.
Transcripts of 6 tapes (#2 through #7) from scenes of script.
Photocopy of storyboard, pages 2 through 39, with annotations.
DOUBLE WEDDING (1937)
Script Material
Script, "temporary complete", 5/13/37. (W.Salt uncredited in this 1937 MGM production).
FLIGHT FROM ASHIYA (1964)
Correspondence
Letters from Harold Hecht to Yul Brynner and W.Salt regarding script, January-October 1962. 3 items.
Notebook
Notes and sketches for "Flight from Ashiya" script, incl. drawings, [1961].
Script Material
Script, 7/24/62, with revisions through September 1962, and scene breakdown, 134p. 2 copies.
Notes, narration and pages of dialogue, with dates.
THE GANG THAT COULDN'T SHOOT STRAIGHT (1971)
Clippings
Clippings from trade publications and newspapers, 1970.
Correspondence
Correspondence with producers Ira Winkler and Robert Chartoff, MGM Studios and Jennorah Productions (W.Salt) regarding screenplay, writing credits and research materials, September 1969-July 1971. 4 items.
Notebook
Conceptualization of film's plot, characters and dialogue, on sketch paper. Includes both text and drawings. n.d. (18x24) 13 items.
Script Material
Rough draft, 3/19/70-5/17/70. Incl. background notes, arranged chronologically.
Rough draft, 3/19/70-5/17/70. Incl. background notes, arranged chronologically. (Duplicate of box 3, folder 11).
1st draft, 3/19/70-5/25/70. Incl. meeting notes, background notes and revisions, arranged chronologically.
2nd draft, 5/27/70-6/10/70. 156p.
Master File, March-June l970. Script, incl. revisions and background notes, arranged chronologically.
Master File, June 1970-February l971. Script, incl. revisions and background notes, arranged chronologically.
Script, August-September l970, with annotations. 124p.
Revised draft, February l97l, with scene breakdown. 120p.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations, l970-71.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, 1970.
Hand-written notes in two notebooks, 1970.
"The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight" (novel) by Jimmy Breslin, 1969, 249p. Annotated by W.Salt.
MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969)
Awards
Invitations, programs, tickets for Academy awards ceremony and other events. 1969-70.
Screen Writers' Guild: Nomination as Best Written American Drama Adapted from Another Medium, l969.
Screen Writers' Guild: Best Written American Drama Adapted from Another Medium, l969.
Award from "Film TV Daily", l969.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association: Best Motion Picture Screenplay, l969.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Nomination for Best Screenplay, l969.
Award from Office Catholique International Du Cinema, n.d.
Clippings
Reviews and articles from newspapers, magazines and trade papers regarding release of film, Academy nominations and awards. l969-70.
Correspondence
Congratulatory letters and telegrams on release of film and Academy awards. l969-70.
Letter from John Voight discussing possible project with W. Salt and Lindsay Anderson, March l974.
Correspondence regarding W.Salt's copyright of screenplay and payment of profits. 1968-83.
Letter by Dalton Trumbo, congratulating W.Salt on "Midnight Cowboy", 2/16/70.
Legal correspondence concerning payments made to W.Salt on profits made by the film, 1970-71. 12 items.
Notebook
Conceptualization of film's plot, characters and dialogue, on sketch paper. Mostly text with few drawings. n.d. (14x17). 10 items.
Photos
12 photos of Academy Awards ceremony, 4/7/70 (b/w, 8x10); 3 photos w/ Golden Globe award (b/w, 8x10).
Research Material
"Pageant" (magazine), vol. 23, #7, Jan. l968.
Audiotape ( 1/4 inch) of improvisations by Dustin Hoffman and John Voight. 1 reel.
Script Material
Master File, l967. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates. (folder 1 of 2). ARCHIVAL COPY.
Master File, l967. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates. Annotated. (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, l968. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates. Annotated. ARCHIVAL COPY.
Master File, 1967. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates. (folder 1 of 2).
Master file, l967. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates. Annotated. (folder 2 of 2).
Master file, l968. Script, incl. revisions and notes with dates. Annotated.
Uncollated script materials with annotations, 1967-68. (folder 1 of 3).
Uncollated script materials with annotations, 1968. (folder 2 of 3).
Various notes: incl. comments on 2nd draft script by John Schlesinger, 7/18/67, 15p. (folder 3 of 3).
Script, l968. Incl. revisions and annotations with dates.
Revised script, various dates, 1968.
Script by Jack Gelber. lst draft, n.d.
Script by Jack Gelber. 2nd draft, n.d.
MR. WINKLE GOES TO WAR (1944)
Script Material
Script, "3rd draft- estimating", 12/17/43. In collaboration with George Corey.
RACHEL AND THE STRANGER (1948)
Script Material
Scene-sequence outline, n.d., 10p; script, "1st draft continuity", with shot breakdown, 11/12/46, 148p.
Script, "revised final", 7/28/47. 133p. 2 copies.
SERPICO (1973)
Awards
Writers Guild of America: Nomination for Best Written American Drama Adapted from Another Medium, l973.
Writers Guild of America: Best Written American Drama Adapted from Another Medium, l973.
Mystery Writers of America: Edgar Allan Poe Special Award, [1973].
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Nomination for Best Screenplay, l973.
Clippings
Film review by Vincent Canby, The New York Times, 12/6/73.
Correspondence
Two letters announcing nominations for "Serpico" screenplay: 3/1/74, by Walter Mirisch- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; 3/20/74, by Mystery Writers of America. Letter from FCA Agency concerning unusual policemen in Los Angeles, 8/19/75.
Legal correspondence with Produzioni De Laurentiis, Jennorah Productions, Inc. and others, concerning W.Salt's agreement to write "Serpico" screenplay and his participation in the profits; legal correspondence regarding payment of profits. 1972-76.
Publicity Material
Press book, 4p; advertising pamphlet, 8p.
Script Material
Two copies of scene breakdown: one handwritten and photocopied (n.d., 30p), and typed version of the same (February 197l, 11p).
Background notes on structure, characters and scenes, November l972-January l973. Annotated. 62p.
Rough draft, 11/7/72-12-14-72. Incl. revisions, annotations and background notes, chronologically arranged.
1st draft, 12/15/72-12/18/72. Annotated. 158p.
2nd draft, 1/10/73-2/9/73. 172p.
Script, 3/4/73-3/20/73, with revisions. 140p.
Master File, 11/7/72-12/3/72. Script, incl. revisions, annotations and background notes, chronologically arranged. (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, 12/3/72-12/14/72. Script, incl. revisions, annotations and background notes, chronologically arranged. (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, 12/15/72-1/24/73. Script, incl. revisions, chronologically arranged. (folder 1 of 3).
Master File, 1/24/73-3/6/73. Script, incl. revisions, chronologically arranged. (folder 2 of 3).
Master File, 3/6/73-3/20/73. Script, incl. revisions, chronologically arranged. (folder 3 of 3).
Final script/blue pages; revisions 3/29/73-4/2/73. 3 versions.
Uncollated script materials with annotations, l973. (folder 1 of 2).
Uncollated script materials with annotations, l973. (folder 2 of 2).
Tape transcripts of scenes and dialogues, 1972. 43p.
"Serpico" (novel) by Peter Maas. Typed manuscript, 419p.
THE SHOPWORN ANGEL (1938)
Publicity Material
Publicity card, with names of cast and screenwriter. (5x6).
TARAS BULBA (1962)
Notebook
Notes and sketches for "Taras Bulba" script, incl. drawings, [1959].
Script Material
Script, 7/6/61, incl. blue and pink pages with revisions, dated. 142p. Note on cover: "Property of Harold Hecht Productions, Inc.".
TONIGHT WE RAID CALAIS (1943)
Publicity Material
Press-book, 3p. (2 copies).
WILD MAN OF BORNEO (1941)
Script Material
Script, "complete, okayed by Mr. J.Mankiewicz", 10/14/40. 108p.
PRODUCED TELEVISION PROGRAMS
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (TV series, 1955-58)
Script material: outlines for several episodes, using pseudonym Arthur Behrstock, n.d.; scripts: "Isabelle of Angouleme", n.d., 34p; "My Brother's Keeper", n.d., 38p; The Walking Trees of Sherwood", n.d., 37p. Air dates not verified.
Script material for several episodes, using pseudonym Arthur Behrstock, n.d. Scripts: "A Year and a Day," "The Knight of the Black Patch," "The Robber Baron," "Lincoln Green."
Correspondence with producers and story editors (Sapphire Films Ltd.) regarding scripts, rewrites and payments for various episodes, using his name or pseudonyms "M.L.Davenport"/"Arthur Behrstock", 1956-58.
THE BUCCANEERS (TV series, 1956-57)
Script: "The Surgeon of Sangre Rojo", 34p. Aired CBS, 11-24-56.
Script: "Dan Tempest's War with Spain", 34p. Aired CBS, 10-6-56. Incl: research notes , 4p.
Script: "The Prize of Andalusia", 33p. Aired CBS, 3-30-57.
Script: "The Gunpowder Plot", 33p. Aired CBS, 11-10-56.
Script: "Gentleman Jack and the Lady", 34p. Aired CBS, 12-29-56.
Script: "Dangerous Cargo", 36p. Aired CBS, 1-5-57.
Script: "The Printer's Devil", 35p. Aired CBS, 6-8-57.
Script: "The Spy Aboard", 37p. Aired CBS, 4-13-57.
Script: "The Indian Fighter", 35p. Aired CBS, 4-27-57.
Script: "The Return of Calico Jack", 34p. Aired CBS, 2-2-57.
Correspondence with producers and story editors (Sapphire Films Ltd.) regarding scripts and rewrites for various episodes, 1956-58.
Correspondence with producers regarding script revisions and research, 1956 (6 items); script material regarding series format, incl. list with episodes and authors (9 items); research material (14 items); typed and hand-written notes (15 items).
ESPIONAGE (TV series, 1963-64)
Script material for episode "Never Turn your Back on a Friend", aired NBC 1/1/64. Incl: story idea, outline and notes, n.d.; 3 versions of script (one dated 10/9/63), signed M.L.Davenport (W.Salt's pseudonym).
FOR THE PEOPLE (TV series, 1965)
Script material: scene breakdown for episode "Go Fight City Hall"; script for episode #13 (aired CBS, 5/9/65), dated 3/23/65, for Plautus Productions, Inc., 2 copies; outline of series, by E.Kinoy; shooting schedule and call sheet, March 1965.
IVANHOE (TV series, 1957-59)
Script material: series outline by B.Berenberg, 5/7/56, for Screen Gems, Inc, 49p; annotated scripts for episodes: #12 (n.d., 34p); #15 by R.Soderberg (7/26/57, 34p), no author (n.d., 40p). Air dates not verified.
Annotated scripts for episodes: #16 (n.d., 3 versions); #20 (n.d., 35p); #21 (n.d., 35p); #29 by Felix Van Lieu -pseudonym for W.Salt- (ll/26/57, 39p); hand-written notes and sketches. Air dates not verified.
Copies of musical score and lyrics for programs # 15 (1 song), #18 (3 songs), #20 (2 songs) and #21 (1 song). Words by M.L.Davenport (pseudonym) and music by Benedict Berenberg.
THE NURSES (TV series, 1962-64)
Script materials: two versions of treatment for episode "Last Rites for a Rag Doll", one dated 5/26/64; three versions of script, dated 8/5/64, 10/21/64 and 10/25/64.
Uncollated script materials, 1964, with annotations and corrections. (folder 1 of 2).
Uncollated script materials, 1964, with annotations and corrections. (folder 2 of 2).
Script materials: series outline, with notes on characters and plots, 4/6/62, 20p; script, "2nd revised": "Edward Victor DeMarino", by Alvin Sargent, 10/30/63.
THE SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON (1958)
Script for television special. Adapted from J.R.Wyss' novel by M.L.Davenport (pseudonym for W.Salt). Note on cover: "revised, 9/22/58". Aired NBC, 10/12/58.
THE SWORD OF FREEDOM (TV series, 1957-58)
Scripts and outlines for Sapphire Films, Ltd, Great Britain: #6, "Portrait in Emerald Green", 7/4/57, 29p; #16, "Serenade in Red", 11/20/57, 28p; #20, "Forgery in Red Chalk", 10/24/57, 28p; #24, "Chart of Gold", 11/25/57, 26p. Air dates not verified.
Correspondence with producers and story editors (Sapphire Films Ltd.) regarding scripts, rewrites and payments for various episodes, using his name or pseudonyms "M.L.Davenport"/"Arthur Behrstock", 1956-58.
UNPRODUCED FILMS
THE ARTFUL DODGER
Notebook
Notes, sketches and drawings for "The Artful Dodger", n.d.
Research Material
Research notes, incl. newspaper clipping on military draft and hippies, hand-written in notebook under heading "Research Notes", n.d.
Script Material
Two versions of story outline: one, n.d., 5p; the other, 1/4/67, 8p.
Background notes on characters and plot, hand-written in notebook under headings "Script Notes" and "Book Notes", n.d.
Notes on 1st draft of script, 9/18/67, 5p; rewrite notes, 4/3/68, 9p.
Master File, January 1967-April 1969. Script, incl. story outline, rewrite and continuity notes, with dates, annotations and corrections (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, January 1967-April 1969. Script, incl. story outline, rewrite and continuity notes, with dates, annotations and corrections (folder 2 of 2).
Script, June-September 1967. 192p.
Script, June-September 1967. 192p. (Another version of 59-6, with annotations and corrections).
Script, October 1968-April 1969. 115p.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations, corrections and dates, l968.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations, corrections and dates, l967-69. Incl: hand-written notes on legal size sheets.
BEAU BRUMMEL
Script Material
Various versions of script: "temporary incomplete", 3/15/40, 119p (2 copies, one incomplete); "temporary complete", 6/8/40, 91p; "temporary incomplete", 12/5/40, 23p; version dated 8/20/41, 23p.
A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT
Clippings
Book review of "The Real Camelot. Paganism and the Arthurian Romances" by John Darrah, in The New York Times, n.d.
Correspondence
Correspondence with director John Landis regarding the project, 198l-82. Incl: "Rolling Stone" story on accident during "Twilight Zone" shooting, 6/2l/84. 15 items.
Correspondence with Universal Pictures, John Landis, Creative Artists Agency, Inc., Jennorah Productions, Inc. (W.Salt) regarding contract to write script, October l981-October 1983. 15 items.
Invoice sent to W.Salt by University of California Press regarding payment of various Mark Twain works, 1/19/82.
Script Material
Outline of novel by Mark Twain, n.d. 34p.
Master File, March-October 1982. Script, incl. outline of Mark Twain's novel (34p); continuity notes; notes on characters, plot and scenes; revised continuity notes (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, March-October 1982. Script, incl. outline of Mark Twain's novel (34p); continuity notes; notes on characters, plot and scenes; revised continuity notes (folder 2 of 2).
Master file copy, October-November 1982. Script, with a few corrections (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, October-November 1982. Script, with a few corrections (folder 2 of 2).
Script, 11/27/82. 162p. 2 copies (original and photocopy).
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, 1982-83. Incl: script pages (a few dated 1981); continuity notes; outlines; and Mark Twain quotes (folder 1 of 2).
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, 1982-83. Incl: script pages (a few dated 1981); continuity notes; outlines; and Mark Twain quotes (folder 2 of 2).
Script materials, with annotations and corrections, 1982-84, not arranged chronologically. Incl: script and continuity notes.
Script materials, with annotations and corrections, 1983-84, not arranged chronologically. Incl: script and continuity notes.
100 numbered index cards with scene breakdown in relationship to novel; 36 unnumbered index cards with notes on characters, scenes and settings.
"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" (novel) by Mark Twain, New York, 1963. 334p. Annotated by W.Salt.
THE DAY THEY GAVE BABIES AWAY
Script Material
Script, "First draft revised", 9/22/50. 122p.
DON QUIXOTE
Correspondence
Four manuscript letters to W.Salt regarding Don Quixote project, one dated 12/10/71, presumably by A.R. Lubin; clippings from trade publications. 8 items.
Legal correspondence regarding Memorandum of Agreement between Jennorah Productions (W.Salt) and A.Ronald Lubin, January 1981-November 1983. 4 items.
Research Material
"Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes. English version of novel: "The Portable Don Quixote", ed. Samuel Putnam, n.d., +854p. Disassembled and rearranged by W.Salt, with annotations and 52 marks on pages.
"Cliff Notes on Don Quixote", l964, 89p.
Script Material
Master File, June-August l965. Script, incl. background notes on characters, rewrite notes, and annotations, with dates.
Master File, September-December l965. Script, incl. background notes on characters, scene breakdown, continuity notes, annotations and corrections, with dates (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, September-December l965. Script, incl. background notes on characters, scene breakdown, continuity notes, annotations and corrections, with dates (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, January-May l966. Script, incl. background notes on characters and sequences, continuity notes, and annotations, with dates (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, January-May l966. Script, incl. background notes on characters and sequences, continuity notes, and annotations, with dates (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, June-October l966. Script, incl. background notes on characters and sequences, notes on rewrites, continuity notes, annotations and corrections, with dates (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, June-October l966. Script, incl. background notes on characters and sequences, notes on rewrites, continuity notes, annotations and corrections, with dates (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, November l966-January l967. Script, incl. background notes on characters and sequences, annotations and corrections, with dates.
Script, 1/22/66. 139p.
Script, 2/7/66. Incl. cover with reproduction of drawing by Pablo Picasso. 136p.
Script, 7/27/66. Incl. cover with reproduction of drawing by Pablo Picasso, and annotations. 179p.
Script, 1/22/67. 129p.
Script, 1/22/67. 129p.
Script, 1/25/67. 126p.
Script, 1/25/67. Same as 29-5 but without dates on each page. The cover page is a photocopy of the reproduction of Picasso's drawing; annotations in pencil.
Script, 3/19/71. Incl. reproduction of Picasso's drawing, and annotations in pencil. 97p.
Script, n.d. 137p.
Uncollated script materials, dated March 8-10, l97l.
"Don Quixote" (script) by Laslo Vadnay, l956. Note on cover: "Property of and returnable to Desilu Script Library". 116p.
Hand-written pages with notes on characters, plot and themes, incl. suggestions for rewrites, undated. 13p.
DOWNHILL
Script Material
Script, with revisions and annotations, n.d. 116p.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, November 1968 (folder 1 of 3).
Uncollated script materials with annotations and corrections, November 1968 (folder 2 of 3).
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, November 1968 (folder 3 of 3).
Script materials with annotations and corrections, incl. scene breakdown; notes on characters, plot and dialogue; etc. n.d.
ETHAN FROME
Script, "temporary- Warner Bros. Studios", 1/28/42, 111p.
FLUX II
Script, October 1968-April 1969. 115p. (See Box 59, Folder 3/4/5 and Box 60, Folder 1).
A HANDSOME MAN
Correspondence
Legal correspondence regarding agreement to write and produce "A Handsome Man", September 198l-July 1982. 10 items.
Two letters by producer Jerome Hellman concerned about W.Salt's delay in finishing the script, 11/3/8l and 12/9/81.
Research Material
Research on Ireland. Incl: memos to Jerome Hellman and W.Salt by G.Mutrux regarding locations, bibliography and filmography on Ireland, July 1981; photocopies of travel books; photos of Irish landscape.
Photocopies of articles and chapters from various books regarding Irish history, politics, culture and geography. Incl. brochures, maps and a few photos.
Script Material
Tape transcript (10 tapes) of story conference notes taken during meetings with producer Jerome Hellman, August 1981. 454p. (folder 1 of 3).
Tape transcript (10 tapes) of story conference notes taken during meetings with producer Jerome Hellman, August 1981. 454p. (folder 2 of 3).
Tape transcript (10 tapes) of story conference notes taken during meetings with producer Jerome Hellman, August 1981. 454p. (folder 3 of 3).
Treatment, January-February 1982. 102p. 2 copies: one, annotated.
Master File, August 1981-February 1982. Script, incl. outline of novel (15p); continuity notes; notes on characters and plot; with annotations (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, August 1981-February 1982. Script, incl. outline of novel (15p); continuity notes; notes on characters and plot; with annotations (folder 2 of 2).
Photocopy of typed script of novel "The Flight of the Earls", previous title of "A Handsome Man". Incl: photocopies of letter and memo to Jerome Hellman and P.Matson, regarding progress and changes in novel and impact on screenplay (folder 1 of 2).
Photocopy of typed script of novel "The Flight of the Earls", previous title of "A Handsome Man". Incl: photocopies of letter and memo to Jerome Hellman and P.Matson, regarding progress and changes in novel and impact on screenplay (folder 2 of 2).
HEMINGWAY
Clippings
Clippings from newspapers and magazines concerning the project and Hemingway's life.
Correspondence
Correspondence regarding the project, incl. letters to W.Salt from Sydney Pollack, 8/17/79; Jay Weston cancelling project, 4/13/81; various notes from Mary Welsh Hemingway. 21 items.
Legal correspondence regarding Agreement between Jennorah Productions, Inc. (W.Salt) and MGM on screenplay and film. April 1977-June 1979. 8 items.
Correspondence with MGM concerning W.Salt's research, sets and locations for film, etc., May-October 1977; invoices and plane ticket for W.Salt charged to MGM, 1979. 6 items.
Manuscript letter signed "Betsy" [Douglas], 8/28/77; typed letter signed "Clara", commenting on script, 5/14/79.
Legal correspondence between MGM and Jennorah Productions concerning script entitled "How it Was", based on Mary Welsh Hemingway's work, l977-79. 5 items.
Photos
Group shot with W.Salt, Fidel Castro, Mary Welsh Hemingway, in La Habana (Cuba) during research trip for "Hemingway" project, [197?]. b/w and color, 8x10; inscribed on the back. 3 photos.
Photo of W.Salt and Mary Welsh Hemingway during research for "Hemingway" project, [197?]. b/w, 8x10; inscribed on the back.
Research Material
Chronology of E.Hemingway's life: 1899-1943. Incl. typed biografical data from various sources, cited and arranged year by year, with dates of research.
Chronology of E.Hemingway's life: 1944-1961. Incl. typed biografical data from various sources, cited and arranged year by year, with dates of research.
Chronology of E.Hemingway's life: 1899-1953. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources, cited and arranged year by year, with dates of research (A different version of box 40, folders 4/5).
Chronology of E.Hemingway's life: 1954-1961. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources, cited and arranged year by year, with dates of research (A different version of box 40, folders 4/5).
Chronology of E.Hemingway's life: 1899-1961. Incl. typed biografical data from various sources, cited and arranged year by year, with dates of research (Not the same as box 40, folders 4/5).
Photocopy of chronology of E.Hemingway's life, incl. typed biografical data from various sources, cited and arranged year by year, with dates of research (A different version of box 41, folder 3).
Index to research on E.Hemingway done by W.Salt: it lists contents of the XVI folders with biographical research, folders with bibliographical research and research on Mary Welsh Hemingway.
Research on E.Hemingway. "I": 1918-33. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 28 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "II": 1934-36. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 23 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "III": 1937-39. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 30 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "IV": 1940-48. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 30 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "V": 1949-53. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 20 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "VI": 1954-55. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 17 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "VII": 1956-60. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 14 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "VIII": 1961. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 9 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "IX": 1961. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 11 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "X": 1962-63. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 12 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "XI": 1964-66. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 18 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "XII": 1967-72. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 17 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "XIII": 1973-76. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 9 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "XIV": 1977. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 22 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "XV": 1978. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 26 items.
Research on E.Hemingway. "XVI": 1979. Incl. typed biographical data from various sources; photocopies of articles in books, magazines, journals and newspapers; with dates of research and index. 26 items.
Clippings: "A Farewell to F.Scott" (The New York Times, April 1978); "Miro at 85" (The New York Times, 4/15/78); "Mary Hemigway" (Soho Weekly News, 4/6/78); and copy of Cuban newspaper "Granma", 7/11/77.
"Oversize articles": photocopies and clippings from newspapers and magazines, 1937-78, incl. index. 31 items.
"Ernest Hemingway. The Life and Death of a man", by A.Aronowitz and P.Hamill, 196l. 222p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway. The Writer's Art of Self-Defense", by J.Benson, 1969. 202p. (Photocopy).
"Ernest Hemingway. Critique of Four Major Novels", by C.Baker, 1962. 199p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway's Spanish Tragedy", by L.Broer, 1973. 131p. (Photocopy).
"Ernest Hemingway. An Introduction and Interpretation", by S.Baker, l967. 150p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway's Craft", by S.Grebstein, 1973. 244p. (Photocopy).
"Ernest Hemingway and the Pursuit of Heroism", by L.Gurko, 1968. 246p. (Photocopy).
"Death of a Hunter" (play), by Rolf Hochhuth, n.d., 101p. (Photocopy of typed manuscript).
"Hemingway. The Inward Terrain", by R.Hovey, 1968. 248p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway and the Dead Gods. A Study in Existentialism", by J.Killinger, 1960. 114p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway on Love", by R.Lewis, 1965. 252p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway Screened: The Hollywood Version", by F.Laurence, n.d. (Photocopy of incomplete typed manuscript of essay, pp.9-69 and 341-387).
"Papa. Hemingway in Key West", by J.McLendon, 1972. 222p. (Photocopy).
"Twentieth Century Interpretations of "A Farewell to Arms", ed. by J.Gellens, 1970. 120p. (Photocopy).
"The Merrill Studies in "A Farewell to Arms", ed. by J.Graham, l971. Incomplete: pp. III-82p. (Photocopy).
"Twentieth Century Interpretations of "The Old Man and the Sea", ed. by K.Jobes, 1968. 120p. (Photocopy).
"The Narrative Pattern in Ernest Hemingway's Fiction", by C.Nahal, 197l. 244p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway's First War. The Making of "A Farewell to Arms", by M.Reynolds, 1976. 309p. (Photocopy).
"A Hemingway's Check List", by L.Samuels, 1951. 63p. (Photocopy).
"Hemingway. A Collection of Critical Essays", ed. by R.Weeks, 1962. 180p. (Photocopy).
"Three Bags Full. Essays in American Fiction", by P.Young, 1967. Incomplete: pp. VII-75. (Photocopy).
"Ernest Hemingway. A Reconsideration", by P.Young, 1966. 244p. (Photocopy).
"Ernest Hemingway", by P.Young, n.d. Incomplete: pp. 80-297. (Photocopy).
Transcript of interview with George Saviers during W.Salt's trip to Idaho in April 1979, 42p.
Script Material
Hand-written outlines and notes on drawing paper concerning E.Hemingway's biography in connection with plot structure of screenplay; notes on characters and scenes; chronologies of historical events. n.d. [presumably 1977]. 42 items.
Hand-written outlines and notes on drawing paper concerning plot structure and approach to subject-matter; notes on characters and scenes. n.d. [presumably 1977]. 18 items.
Hand-written outlines, notes and sketches on large drawing paper concerning plot structure; notes on characters and scenes. n.d. [presumably 1977]. 6 items.
Hand-written outlines and notes on transparent drawing paper concerning plot structure and scenes; notes on the E.Hemingway character. n.d. [presumably 1977]. 4 items.
Hand-written and typed outlines and notes regarding plot structure, scenes and dialogue; notes on characters. 1977-78. 49 items.
Water-color sketches of human figure, incl. one self-portrait [?] or E.Hemingway [?]. 6 items.
Typed and hand-written notes on approach to script; notes on plot structure, characters, scenes and flashback device; continuity and rewrite notes, incl. revisions and annotations, chronologically arranged, l977-79.
Master File, May-June l977. Incl. correspondence on copyright matters, April-May 1977; 2 MGM memos about W.Salt's trip to Havana with Sydney Pollack, July 14/18, l977; chronology of E.Hemingway's life, from various sources (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, May-June l977. Incl. correspondence on copyright matters, April-May 1977; 2 MGM memos about W.Salt's trip to Havana with Sydney Pollack, July 14/18, l977; chronology of E.Hemingway's life, from various sources (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, November l977-May l978. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on Spain and places and events related to plot; transcript of narration from Joris Ivens's "The Spanish Earth" (l937); notes on rewrites and flashback device (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, November l977-May l978. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on Spain and places and events related to plot; transcript of narration from Joris Ivens's "The Spanish Earth" (l937); notes on rewrites and flashback device (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, April-August l978. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on sequences (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, April-August l978. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on sequences (folder 2 of 2)
Master File, August-November l978. Script, incl. continuity and outline notes, with revisions and annotations (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, August-November l978. Script, incl. continuity and outline notes, with revisions and annotations (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, November l978-February l979. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on characters and scenes (folder 1 of 3).
Master File, November l978-February l979. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on characters and scenes (folder 2 of 3).
Master File, November l978-February l979. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on characters and scenes (folder 3 of 3).
Master File, May-August l979. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on characters, scenes and African setting (folder 1 of 3).
Master File, May-August l979. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on characters, scenes and African setting (folder 2 of 3).
Master File, May-August l979. Script, incl. continuity notes, notes on characters, scenes and African setting (folder 3 of 3).
Script ("Original"), April l978-February 1979, 407p. (folder 1 of 2).
Script ("Original"), April l978-February 1979, 407p. (folder 2 of 2).
Script ("Draft II"), June-July 1979, 178p. Incl. annotations. 2 copies: one missing pages 39, 67, 81, 110, 145, 147, 154, 160 and 164.
Script, August l979, 147p. (2 copies).
Revised draft, September 1982, 147p. (Same as box 38, folder 3). Note on cover: "Based on the book "How It Was" by Mary Hemingway".
Redrafted pages from script "Draft II" (38-3), with annotations and corrections, dated (folder 1 of 2).
Redrafted pages from script "Draft II" (box 38, folder 2), with annotations and corrections, dated (folder 2 of 2).
Uncollated script materials with annotations, corrections and revisions, various dates, l978.
Uncollated script materials with annotations, corrections and revisions, various dates, l978.
Uncollated script materials with annotations, corrections and revisions, various dates, l978.
Uncollated script materials with annotations, corrections and revisions, various dates, l978-79.
Uncollated script materials: extra pages from Master File in box 37, folders 3/4/5, various dates, l979.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, various dates, l978.
Uncollated script materials, various dates, l978.
Typed and hand-written notes on scenes and characters, n.d.
IVANHOE
Script Material
Script, "First draft continuity", 4/26/48. 179p.
THE LAST FRONTIER
Script Material
Master File, July-September 1963. Incl: script, notes on characters and scenes, rewrite notes, with annotations and dates (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, July-September 1963. Incl: script, notes on characters and scenes, rewrite notes, with annotations and dates (folder 2 of 2).
Script, July-August 1963, 175p. Annotated. Note on cover page: "Salt new pages".
Script, September 1963. 173p. Annotated.
Script material: rewrite notes, 9/15/63; comments on script, n.d., 5p; revised pages for producer Harold Hecht, 8/8/63.
THE LONELY PASSION OF JUDITH HEARNE
Notebook
Conceptualization of film's plot, characters and dialogue, on sketch paper. Mostly text with few drawings. n.d. (18x24) 2 items.
Research Material
"Observations upon the Irish" (essay) in "Time" magazine, June 20, 1969, pp.37-38; "The United Irishman" (pamphlet), Dublin, October 1969, 6p.
Script Material
Outline and notes on Brian Moore's novel and his two script versions; outline of W.Salt's screenplay; continuity notes, notes on characters and plot, transcript of discussion with producer I.Kershner, rewrite notes, with annotations and corrections.
Outline and continuity notes, discussion with producer Irvin Kershner, notes on rewrite, various dates, l969. (3 sets. Same as box 30, folder 7 but incomplete).
Master File, April-June l969. Script, incl. outline and continuity notes, notes of meeting with producer Irvin Kershner, and rewrite notes.
Master File, July l969-March l970. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on rewrite (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, July l969-March l970. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on rewrite (folder 2 of 2).
Script, May-June l969. 160p.
Script ("Final"), February-March l970. 111p. (2 copies).
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, April-May l969.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, May l969.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, May-June l969.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, June l969.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, August l969-March 1970.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, June l969-February 1970.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, August l969-February 1970 (Different from 33-3).
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, May l969-February 1970.
Uncollated script materials, with annotations and corrections, February 1970.
135 index cards with notes on characters, situations, dialogue, props, etc.
Hand-written notes on characters, scenes, dialogue, some with editing indications. 10 items.
Script:"The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne", by Brian Moore. 1st draft screenplay, n.d. 87p.
Script: "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne", by Brian Moore. 2nd draft ("Last") screenplay, n.d. 110p. Annotated by W.Salt.
MONSIEUR COGNAC
Notebook
Notes and sketches for "M.Cognac" project, incl. drawings, n.d. (Two items).
Script Material
Two versions of treatment: 9/20/62, 62p; 9/22/62, 61p.
Uncollated script materials, l962-63. (folder 1 of 2).
Uncollated script materials, l962-63. (folder 2 of 2).
RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT
Script Material
Script, n.d., with annotations. 304p.
Script, incomplete, n.d., with annotations. 286p. (Same as 72-4).
Script, n.d., with annotations. 165p.
Script, n.d., for producer Victor D. Solow, entitled "The Moon and Mr.Hanna". 133p. (Shorter version of 73-1).
Hand-written and typed drafts, n.d.
Script, incomplete, n.d., no paging; typed and hand-written notes on plot and dialogue, n.d.
REVELATIONS
Correspondence
Correspondence with director Jack Clayton about W.Salt's delays in finishing the screenplay, due to personal and professional reasons, April 1980-January 1983. 7 items.
Legal correspondence with Paramount Pictures, Jennorah Productions, Inc., and Paul Kohner/Mike Levy Agency, regarding contract and payments to W.Salt for "Revelations" screenplay, 1979-81. 8 items.
Script Material
Notes on "Revelations", novel by Phyllis Naylor, and script, 1979-80. Incl: outline of novel, 2 copies (one annotated), 13p; notes on structure and characters of novel; continuity notes, various dates; notes on suggested cuts and revisions, 11/24/80.
Master File, December 1979-September 1980. Script, incl. outline and notes on novel; background notes on characters and plot (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, December 1979-September 1980. Script, incl. outline and notes on novel; background notes on characters and plot of script (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, September-November 1980. Script, incl. notes on plot, with some annotations.
Master File, November-December 1980. Script, incl. notes on suggested cuts and revisions by director Jack Clayton, 11/24/80; two letters from J.Clayton to W.Salt regarding shortening of script, November 24-25, 1980.
Script, May-November 1980. 161p.
Script, 12/15/80. 125p. 2 copies (original and photocopy).
1st draft screenplay, 12/19/80. Note on cover: "Revised by Jack Clayton".
Notes by Jack Clayton. Incl: general notes on novel; two letters from J.Clayton to W.Salt regarding script dated November 1980; two lists of suggested cuts and revisions: one "major" (7p), other "specific" (29p).
55 index cards with notes on characters and scene breakdown.
Notes on structure and characters. Incl: hand-written notes and sketches on oversize drawing paper; miscellaneous notes. 5 items.
Photocopy of "Revelations" (novel) by Phyllis Naylor (1979), 275p.
THE ROAD TO ROME
Script Material
Script, "temporary complete", 9/15/39. 114p. In collaboration with Robert Thoeren.
ROGUES RUN
Script Material
Script materials: scene-sequence outline, n.d, 28p, with annotations; script, "rough draft", 8/20/49, 122p; script, "revised temporary", for Norma Productions, 8/20/49, 113p, with annotations and hand-written notes.
STILWELL
Correspondence
Drafts and copy of letter by W.Salt to George Roy Hill, Paul Newman et al., concerning cancellation of project, 7/30/86; correspondence regarding script and research, incl. copy of letter from historian Barbara Tuchman to P.Newman, 10/19/84. 9 items.
Legal correspondence regarding Writer Loanout Agreement between Warner Bros. and Jennorah Productions to write "Stilwell" screenplay, January 1985. 3 items.
Research Material
Photocopies of the J.Stilwell Collection index (Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford). Incl: photocopy of letter from archivist to R.Crawford regarding W.Salt's involvement with the project, 10/8/85.
Research at the Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford, by Carol Corwen, September l985. Incl: correspondence concerning progress of research and availability of material; and photocopies of J.Stilwell's diaries, chronologically arranged.
Chronology of Joseph Stilwell's life, 9/9/85 (9p); notes on "Walkout with Stilwell in Burma" by F.Dorn (11p) and "The Stilwell Papers" (47p); tape transcripts of interview with T.White (5 tapes), 9/23/85, and of Stilwell seminar (4 tapes).
Letter to W.Salt from J.Levin regarding project, 8/2/84; notes on "J.Stilwell and the American Experience" by B.Tuchman; "The Soong Dynasty"; "In Search of History"; and "Thunder Out of China" by T.White.
Photocopy of "The Powers that Be" by D.Halberstam, dealing with Joseph Sitwell, T.White and Henry Luce (pp.100-129).
Photocopies of newspaper articles regarding Joseph Stilwell, 1942-46. 17 items.
Photocopies of newspaper articles regarding Chiang Kai-Shek, 1931-1943. 13 items.
Photocopies of maps of China and Burma. 7 items.
Miscellaneous newspaper and magazine clippings concerning Chinese history and politics, 1985.
Audiotapes of interview with T.White. Labeled and dated (Transcriptions in box 52, folder 3). 6 tapes.
Script Material
Outline, April 1986, incl.continuity notes, 5p.
Continuity notes, April l986. Two different versions: one, 54p, with extensive annotations and corrections; the other, 56p, dated 4/8/86.
Continuity notes, April-May l986. Various versions and reworkings, arranged chronologically; notes dated 5/19/86 are a copy of annotated draft dated 5/14/86.
Continuity notes, April-May l986. Incl: final version of all continuity notes for project; and note on use of voice-over device. Various dates and pagings.
235 index cards with notes on historical background, chronology, characters, situations and settings.
TULKU
Correspondence
Correspondence regarding Loanout Agreement between Warner Bros. and Jennorah Productions, Inc. (W.Salt); various letters and materials regarding research for project, August l983-January 1985.
Research Material
Photocopy of "On Top of the World. Five Women Explorers in Tibet", by Luree Miller (1976).
Notes on Tibet and China. Incl: photocopy of article on Chinese poetry; typed overview on historical relationships between both countries; several typed and hand-written notes on social and religious customs in China.
Audiotapes (microcassettes) of research material for "Tulku" script. Some labeled and dated. 10 tapes.
Script Material
Outline of "Tulku" (novel) and continuity notes; notes on characters and plot; story conference notes; rewrite notes; with dates and annotations, l983-85.
Master File, October 1983-May 1984. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on characters (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, October 1983-May 1984. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on plot and characters, with dates and annotations (folder 2 of 2).
Master File, June 1984-January 1985. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on characters (folder 1 of 2).
Master File, June 1984-January l985. Script, incl. continuity notes and notes on characters (folder 2 of 2).
Script, 5/29/84. 112p + 4 unnumbered pages ("Final Sequence"). Note on cover: "Rough Rough".
Script, August-September l984. 146p. (Missing several pages).
Script, August-September l984. 137p. (Not the same as box 49, folder 5).
Script, 2/28/85. 124p.
39 index cards with notes on characters, situations, dialogue, settings, etc.
Photocopy of "Tulku" (novel), by Peter Dickinson (l979, 286p). Passages of text marked by W.Salt.
STAGE PRODUCTIONS
DAVY JONES' LOCKER
Script material for marionette play with music, produced by Bil and Cora Baird's Marionette Theatre. Incl: outline; play by W.Salt ("M.L.Davenport") and Arthur Burns; drafts and notes; musical score; programs. 11 items.
THE QUEEN AND THE BARON
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 15p. (See box 114, folder 12, for program of stage production of this sketch in Berkeley, l934).
Program of stage production of W.Salt's sketch "The Queen and the Baron", Berkeley, 1934; programs of two other stage productions in which W.Salt participated as actor and stage manager, 1936. 5 items.
SANDHOG
Clippings
Newspaper and magazine reviews of stage production at the Phoenix Theater, New York, November 1954. 14 items.
Photostats of theater reviews, 1954-55. 7 items.
Correspondence
"Sandhog" production in East Berlin. Incl: legal correspondence with German publisher, May-July 1959; German version of play, annotated, 134p; postcards and letters from Earl Robinson during trip to Eastern Europe, May-June 1959; etc. 22 items.
Congratulatory telegrams, 11/23/54. 15 items.
Correspondence regarding literary representation and theatrical rights for "Sandhog" in Europe, 1954-59. 12 items.
Correspondence with Earl Robinson regarding theatrical rights and royalties, and varios projects, 1961-71. 10 items.
Miscellaneous correspondence, incl. congratulatory letters, 1954-76. 12 items.
Financial-Legal
Contract between Earl Robinson/Waldo Salt and Cherry Lane Music, Inc., regarding rights for song "Johnny's Gone", 2/2/60. 4 copies.
Letters from the management of the Phoenix Theatre, incl. daily boxoffice ticket sales records for November-December 1954.
Legal correspondence regarding royalties and rights, 1960-77. 5 items.
Legal correspondence and hand-written notes concerning budget and estimates for New York production, n.d.
Legal correspondence regarding rights to Theodore Dreiser's short story; copyright of play; business partnership between W.Salt and Earl Robinson; etc, 1951-54. 44 items.
Publicity Material
Programs for New York production, premiered 11/23/54 at the Phoenix Theatre; program for production by the Northwestern University Theatre, February-March, 1959. 4 items.
Research Material
Hand-written research notes, n.d.
Newspaper clippings regarding construction of tunnel under the Hudson river. 4 items.
Script Material
Typed and hand-written plot and scene outline, with notes, n.d. Uncollated.
Typed and hand-written notes and outlines, n.d. Uncollated.
Typed and hand-written script material, incl. rewrite notes, notes on Acts two and three, etc., n.d.
Typed and hand-written script material, incl. notes and drafts, n.d. Uncollated.
Typed and hand-written script material, incl: "First reading script: Acts one and two"; lyrics and score for various songs, with annotations. n.d.
Typed and hand-written drafts for Act one, Scenes one, four and five, n.d.
Typed and hand-written drafts for Act two, n.d.
Typed drafts for Act three, n.d.
Typed and hand-written rewrites for Acts one, two and three, n.d.
Typed and hand-written material for "Cantata" show number, n.d.
Typed and hand-written notes and draft for "Kids" show number, incl. lyrics and score, n.d.
Carbon copies of Acts one, two and three (two different versions), n.d.
Uncollated script material, with annotations, n.d.
Uncollated script material, with annotations, n.d.
Uncollated script material, n.d.
Script, "First Draft", n.d.
Script, n.d. Note on cover: "Sandhog. A Play with Music by Waldo Salt and Earl Robinson, based upon "St. Columba and the River", a short story by Theodore Dreiser".
Script, n.d. (Another version of play).
Recording script and Chorus & Narration script, with annotations, n.d.
Script, annotated, n.d. Note on cover: "Sandhog. A Musical Play by Earl Robinson and Waldo Salt, based upon "St.Columba and the River", a short story by Theodore Dreiser. Property of Phoenix Theatre, by special arrangements with Rachel Productions".
Script, annotated, n.d. Label on cover: "Stage manager's book", incl. schedule of rehearsal and opening (November 9-23, l954), lists of cast and scene breakdown.
Script, n.d. Note on cover: "Sandhog. A Folk Opera in 3 Acts, by Earl Robinson and Waldo Salt [..]. Directed by Howard Da Silva. Musical Direction by Ben Steinberg [..]. 3 copies.
Typed and hand-written script material, "First Rough", n.d.
Typed and hand-written lyrics for "Tunnel Dream" song, 9p; notebook with lyrics for "Sweat Song", n.d.
Sheet music for songs, published by Chappell and Co. Incl: "Twins" (6 copies); "Katie O'Sullivan" (8 copies); "Johnny-O" (5 copies); "The Bends" (4 copies).
Musical score for "Sandhog Quartet" (3 copies) and "Finale" (1 copy).
SIDE BY SIDE
Narration for musical performance (2 versions), annotated, n.d.; newspaper and magazine clippings, 1952-54.
PROJECTS
ALL FOR ART
Comedy in one act, "(for women's clubs)", n.d., 20p.
ALTAR MASTERPIECE
Script and research material for project on XVth century Polish artist Wit Stwosz and his altar masterpiece for St.Mary's church in Cracow, n.d. Incl: shot breakdown with narration; and unnumbered typed and hand-written notes.
APPEARANCES
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 12p.
THE APPLE BLOSSOMS SPRING AND FALL
Story idea and drafts, n.d.
AROUND THE WORLD
Story idea, "(Notes for a script)", n.d., 18p.
AU BORD DE LA SEINE
Theatrical sketch, "(a melodrama)", n.d., 9p. Manuscript signed by W.Salt. Sketches on back of some pages.
BABY GIRL EMILY CAHILL
Story idea, script material and scene breakdown, n.d.
BANK ACCOUNT, BIG BLUE BUICK AND BERTHA
Story idea, with notes, n.d., 4p.
THE BIG SHOT
Treatment, 3/3/50, 21p, for Norma Productions, Burbank, California. Final draft screenplay, 5/31/50, 43p.
BLAST OF SILENCE
Notebook
Notebook containing notes, sketches and drawings for project, n.d.
BLIND LOVE
Story idea, n.d., 15p; hand-written notes.
BOLIVAR
Treatment, 7/12/63, 80p.
CAPTAIN KIDD
Correspondence and script material regarding pirate film with Ben Hecht. Incl: two different treatments of story, n.d. (one,108p, with annotations); letters and telegrams to and from W.Salt ("Mel Davenport"), B.Hecht and R.Haggiag, 1959-60 (9 items).
COLONEL MARCH OF SCOTLAND YARD (TV series, 1957)
Scripts for British TV series: "The Case of the Kidnapped Poodle", 2 versions with introductory and rewrite notes, n.d.; "The Abominable Showman", ("Script No.7"), n.d., annotated; drafts and notes. Production and air dates not verified.
COME AWAY HOME
Story outline, n.d., 17p.
A COMEDY OF BAD MANNERS
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 7p.
CORONET BLUE (TV series)
Script material for Plautus Productions, Inc.: Outline: "Warrior of the Empty Hand", n.d., 20p; annotated script, same title, n.d.; annotated script: "Tomoyo", 5/20/65; script and research material related to series, 1965. Air date not verified.
THE CRIMSON PIRATE
Script material: Treatment by W.Salt, 11/22/50, for Norma Productions, with some annotations, 53p; script, "English Estimating", no author, 3/7/51, 148p; script, "Revised Final for England", by Roland Kibbee, 9/6/51, 115p.
Story idea, drafts, typed and hand-written research notes. n.d.
CRISIS IN CANDY
Story idea, n.d., 7p. 3 copies.
DANGEROUS THING
Story idea, n.d., 12p; typed and hand-written notes.
DESIGN FOR PRIVATE CONVERSATION
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 9p, with program insert from the Palo Alto Community Players, n.d.
DIANA
Story idea, n.d., 14p; hand-written notes.
THE DOCTOR OF DOOM
Nine sketches for radio program, n.d., annotated.
THE EARTH-OUR PLANET
Script and research material for project on Earth and astronomer N.Copernicus' anniversary, n.d.
THE END
Theatrical sketch, "(An Episode of Melodrama)", n.d., 10p.
END OF SUMMER
Lyrics. Typed script, n.d., 3p (3 copies); typed and hand-written drafts; small notebook with lyrics, n.d.
FILMSTRIP FOR PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Treatment and notes for educational project promoting use of railroads, n.d.
THE FIRESIDE FAMILY
Script material for TV series project on traditional American songs, n.d. Incl: outlines for series and various episodes; 2 versions of script: "Whistle, Daughter, Whistle", 10 and 20p; hand-written notes.
THE FIRST WEEK
Theatrical sketch, n.d., hand-written in 3 Stanford University blue books.
FLAT-OUT!
Story idea for a TV series, n.d. Typed script, 3p. Clipping with story by Tom Wolfe, in "Esquire", n.d., 14p.
FREEDOM ROAD
Script by Howard Fast and Leo Hurwitz, n.d., 216p.
Script material: script, n.d., with note on cover: "What's left of old script", 229p (missing pages 1-7); scene-sequence breakdown, 79p.
Photocopy of letter to Joseph Gould concerning story outline, 4/1/47.
FRONTIER LAWYER
Outline for TV series project, n.d., 6p.
Notes and sketches for TV project, incl. drawings, n.d.
GALLANT LADY
Story treatment, 33p; scene breakdown (two versions: 11 and 12p); hand-written and typed notes regarding characters and plot. n.d.
GOOD GIRLS
Two versions of story idea, May 1983, 10 and 12p; typed notes.
GOOD MORNING!
Two versions of play, "(An American Bathroom Farce in 3 acts)", n.d. One is complete (76p) and annotated, the other has act II and III only.
THE GUIDE
Story idea, n.d., 2p.
HEY, RUBE!
Outline for TV series, n.d., 9p, using pseudonym M.L.Davenport. Annotated.
THE HIGHWAYMAN (TV series)
Script material British TV series, 1958: scripts for episodes #1 and #2, n.d., 35 and 35p; outlines for #3 and episodes titled:"The Indiscreet Time-piece" and "The Distiller's Apprentice"; research notes; series outline. Production date not verified.
Correspondence with producers (Sapphire Films Ltd.) regarding scripts for TV series project, 1956-58.
Script for episode #3: "The Duel", n.d. 35p. Another title for the series, on front page: "Stand and Deliver!".
IF AT FIRST ..
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 15p.
IN HOUSES I ENTER
Script material for television play by Arthur Behrstock (pseudonym for W.Salt). Incl: Outline; scene breakdown; script, 10/24/55-11/1/55 ("incomplete"), 31p; hand-written notes.
INDEMNITY
Script material: outline for TV series, n.d., 4p; annotated scripts for three episodes -one dated 1957- by Milton Gelman [possibly pseudonym for W.Salt?]; hand-written notes and newspaper clipping.
INDIAN SUMMER
Story idea, n.d., 1p.
THE INGRATE
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 10p.
INSURRECTION AT CHAPARRAL
Story idea, n.d., 4p; longer version of story, hand-written in two notebooks, n.d.
KARL TANZLER-COUNT VON COSEL
Research material on Karl Tanzler, a.k.a. Count Von Cosel. Incl: newspaper clippings, n.d.; photocopies of newspaper articles and typed articles.
LAST CELEBRATION
Typed and hand-written notes and drafts on film project about the end of World War II; two letters from W.Salt concerning project, dated April 21 and 23, 1963.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Script material: scene-sequence breakdown, n.d.; script, 2/24/45, 122p, 2 copies: one with revised blue pages.
LIFE IS FOR THE BIRDS
Hand-written and typed notes for film project; letter from Elektra Productions regarding film, 6/17/57; 3 newspaper clippings from The New York Times, n.d.
LOVE AND THE LITTLE FANS
Story idea by Arthur Behrstock (pseudonym for W.Salt), n.d., 8p, 2 copies.
MACGOWAN
Play in three acts, n.d., hand-written in 9 Stanford University blue books; scenes "1" through "5" in separate pages.
A MAN NAMED THIN
Outline for TV series project on Dashiell Hammett stories, n.d., 9p; photocopy of "A Man Named Thin" (short story) by D.Hammett.
THE MARK OF ROMULUS
Outline and notes on characters and plot for TV series project on ancient Rome, n.d, 6p; 55 hand-drawn cartoon strips by M.Wong and J.P.Cahn.
A MATTER OF CONVICTION
Script, with shot breakdown, for Harold Hecht Productions, n.d. 157p. Annotations on last two pages.
MERMAID IN MANHATTAN
Story idea and draft, 3/2/36, 16p.
MIGRANT WORKERS
Research material on migrant workers. Incl: photocopies of newspapers and magazine articles; photocopy of book "The Offshores", 1966; copy of report on migrant workers' situation, l940.
Research material on migrant workers. Incl.: photographs; photocopies of newspaper clippings; legislation; booklets and pamphlets; tape transcripts of interviews with workers, 1940 and various other dates.
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Unidentified story materials: typed and hand-written, drafts and notes, n.d.
MOTHER
Monologue, n.d., 3p.
MR. BROADWAY
Script material: story idea, n.d., 3p; outline, n.d., 5p; outline: "Shake Hands with Billy Shine", n.d., 17p; script, n.d., 66p; letter from CBS Television rejecting W.Salt's story for "Mike Bell" series, 8/31/64.
MR.BROADWAY
Notebook
Notebook containing notes, sketches and drawings for "Mr.Broadway" project, n.d.
THE NIGHT OF THE BERSERK TURK
Script materials for television project: two versions of treatment, n.d., 11 and 13p, with annotations; script, n.d., various pagings.
NO MORE TONIGHT
Theatrical play, "(A Comedy in Three Acts)", 1936, no paging. In collaboration with Robert R. Presnell, Jr.
NOSES FOR NEWS
Sketch for radio program, 12/3/35, 11p.
THE OCTOPUS
Correspondence between W.Salt ("Mel Davenport") and producer Sydney Harmon regarding possible adaptation of novel "The Octopus", July-September 1960. 4 items.
OPEN SEASON
Theatrical play, n.d., various pagings. Note on cover: "Property of Sidney Harmon". 6 copies -slightly different-, marked "1"-"5", with annotations and corrections. (folder 1 of 3).
Theatrical play, n.d., various pagings. Note on cover: "Property of Sidney Harmon". 6 copies -slightly different-, marked "1"-"5", with annotations and corrections. (folder 2 of 3).
Theatrical play, n.d., various pagings. Note on cover: "Property of Sidney Harmon". 6 copies -slightly different-, marked "1"-"5", with annotations and corrections. (folder 3 of 3).
OPERATION LIFE
Treatment for a documentary film, n.d., 5p.
THE ORIGINAL MANNER
Outline and drafts for film project based on life of Henry Rousseau, "Le Douanier", 7/15/59, with annotations; letter to "Z" about project, undated.
PEACE
Two versions of theatrical sketch, with different titles: "Peace", n.d., 7p; "Ten More Minutes", n.d., 6p; hand-written draft, n.d., 6p.
Script materials for documentary project: shot breakdown in 6 reels, n.d., 29p, annotated; copy of song; typed notes by Joris Ivens, "The World Peace Congress Film", n.d., 2p.
THE PENALTY
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 9p.
PENNYWORTH
Uncollated pages of play in three acts, with annotations and corrections, n.d.; hand-written notes in two Stanford blue books, n.d.
POTENTATE
Notebook containing notes, sketches and drawings for project, n.d.
THE PRESS AGENT
Theatrical sketch, n.d., 9p. Annotated.
THE PRINCESS AND THE KING
Theatrical sketch, "(A Caprice)", n.d., 17p.
PROXY
Theatrical play, "(A Comedy in Three Acts)", n.d., various pagings, with annotations and numerous pages with revisions. In collaboration with William Salt.
RED BONE WOMAN
Scene outline, n.d., 6p.
REFORM TICKET
Story idea, n.d., 6p.
THE REPORTER (TV series)
Outlines of two episodes for CBS 1964 TV series: "The Doormouse", 4/19/64, 17p, 2 copies, annotated; "A Hotel with a Heart", n.d., 6p, 3 copies, annotated; character outline, no author, n.d. Production dates not verified.
ROSENBERG-SOBELL
Outline for film project about the Rosenberg-Sobell case, n.d., 89p; letter, signed "Milt", concerning W.Salt's outline, n.d.
SAN FRANCISCO-1945
Outline for project on San Francisco and the creation of the United Nations in 1945, n.d., 12p.
THE SCENE TONIGHT
Script material for TV series project: 3 versions of outline; outline, script and drafts for episode #1:"A Screaming Silence", by Mel Davenport (pseudonym), n.d., 27 and 57p; correspondence with H.Brodkin (Plautus Productions), Feb.1963-April 1964.
SIXTY MILLION JOBS
Treatment, n.d., 17p.
SONG OF SONGS
Hand-written notes on King Solomon's poem, 5p; research notes in notebook, n.d.
THE SPICE OF LIFE
Script for TV project for Norma Productions, 6/1/50, 48p. In collaboration with Frank Tashlin.
STAKEOUT (TV series)
Scripts by M.L.Davenport (pseudonym) for Screen Gems, Inc : "Scared Witness", 11/28/58, 40p; "The Gasparilla", 1/26/59, 39p; "Trial and Error", 3 /11/59, 36p; "Danger Road", 3/26/59, 42p; "The Fugitive", 4/26/59, 39p.
Script materials: outlines for various episodes, n.d.; 14 memos from the Florida Sheriff's Bureau, December 1958-April 1959; research notes, 2 items; production materials, April 1959, 3 items.
Script materials: outline and notes for episode "The Kale Boys", l958; various versions of script and drafts: story by M.L.Davenport and scripts by Will Lorin, 7/15/58 and 11/2/58, and by Kenneth Gamet, 12/10/58.
THEY GO SOUTH FOR THE WINTER
Theatrical sketch ("A Farce"). Typed script, n.d. 8p.
THOSE CASEY KIDS
Screen treatment by M.L.Davenport (pseudonym for W.Salt), n.d. 105p.
TIME BOMB
Story idea, n.d. 1p.
THE TOWER OF BABEL JOB
Script material for musical play. Incl: typed script, with annotations, corrections and rewrite notes, n.d., 14p; music sheets with lyrics; manuscript of play in small notebook; letter to W.Salt from Earl Robinson, n.d.; uncollated script materials.
TWO MEALS ON SUNDAY
Theatrical play, l936. Various pagings.
VANISHED YESTERDAY
Theatrical sketch ("A Farce"), n.d. 9p.
VOYAGE OF "THE BEAGLE"
Correspondence with Sapphire Films Ltd. (Great Britain) regarding film project on Charles Darwin's voyage, June-July 1958 (3 letters); research notes, April 1963, 6p.
WARZAWA
Scene outline for documentary project on Warsaw. Two versions (21 and 22p), annotated, n.d.
THE WAY WEST
Script, 3/16/64. 84p. Incl. script notes, l963.
WHO KILLED SERGE RUBINSTEIN?
Magazines: "Reader's Digest", June 1956; "Newsweek", 2/14/55; "Business Week", 2/5/55; "Fortune", May 1955; "Life", 2/7/55.
Notes and sketches for "Who Killed Serge Rubinstein?" and other projects, incl. drawings, n.d. (List on front page).
Script, "draft 3", by M.L.Davenport (pseudonym). 150p. (2 copies).
Script Material
Outline and scene breakdown (typed and hand-written versions), n.d.
Uncollated script materials, incl. notes on characters and plot, outlines, etc. n.d.
WISHING WELL/ 15 WORDS
Drawings, hand-written and typed notes, n.d.
WOMEN'S BARRACKS
Script, with annotations and corrections, various pagings. n.d.
Script by Jacques Remy and Joseph Morhaim; adaptation by A.Behrstock (pseudonym for W.Salt) and A.S.Cooper. [1955]. 120p.
Script; no mention of author. Note on cover: "Property of Damon Productions, Inc., New York City". n.d. 124p.
Script by Arthur Behrstock (W.Salt's pseudonym) and A.S.Cooper. Note on cover: "screen adaptation by Nato De Angeles from the book by Tereska Torres". n.d. 122p.
Script materials. Incl: typed and hand-written notes on plot and structure, and uncollated script pages. n.d.
Outline of novel by Tereska Torres and outline for screenplay, n.d., 2 versions (19 and 25p); treatment by Jacques Remy, n.d., 83p; treatment by Edmund Tezcinski, n.d., 40p.
WOODES ROGERS (TV series)
Outline for episode "The Parson's Son", n.d., 2p. Note on page 1: "MLD #1" (Mel Davenport, pseudonym).
Correspondence with producers (Sapphire Films Ltd.) regarding scripts for TV series project, 1956-58.
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS
Theatrical sketch, by "Chablis," n.d., typed script, 8p.
CORRESPONDENCE
ATHERTON, WILLIAM
Manuscript letter by William Atherton, n.d.
BAIRD, BIL
Manuscript letter by Bil Baird, n.d.; drawing, signed "Bil", n.d.
BIRD, TOM
Three typed letters by Tom Bird, Artistic Director Vietnam Veterans Ensemble Theatre, 8/16/84, 10/4/85 and 8/4/86.
BIRNKRANT, ARTHUR & RUTH
Manuscript letter by Ruth and Arthur Birnkrant, n.d.
BLACK, KAREN
Note and telegram from Karen Black regarding a project with Arthur Penn, June 1984; photocopy of advertisement from "Variety", 7/1/83, congratulating K.Black. 3 items.
BRESLIN, CATHERINE
Two manuscript letters by Catherine Breslin, [1980].
CORMILLOT, ALBERTO
Typed letter by Alberto Cormillot, 9/20/73, incl. two photos with W.Salt.
DEUTSCH, DAVID
Typed letter by David Deutsch, 12/2/80, regarding film project; typed letter [by Victor Wilmer], about the same topic, n.d.
FONDA, JANE
Card signed "Jane" [Fonda], n.d.
FRIENDS
Christmas, birthday and anniversary cards, notes and telegrams from various friends and acquaintances, various dates. 11 items.
FROUZA, SIMON
Typed letter signed "Simon" [Frouza], 4/3/86, incl. photocopy of author's trips in the U.S. 3 items.
GINNES, ABRAM
Telegram and letter from Abram S. Ginnes, 5/23/69 and 11/1/71.
HALPRIN, LAURENCE
Leaflet with program designed by Laurence Halprin to visit San Francisco. 3 items.
HARMON, SIDNEY
Typed letter by Sidney Harmon, incl. photocopy of poem and invitation to exhibit, 9/15/83. 4 items.
HECHT, HAROLD
Manuscript letter by Harold Hecht proposing W.Salt to write "The Son of the Crimson Pirate", n.d.
Correspondence
Photocopies and originals of correspondence concerning controversy over credits for "The Crimson Pirate" and effects of blacklist on W.Salt and other screenwriters, January-May 1952. 20 items.
HELLMAN, JEROME
Correspondence with producer Jerome Hellman regarding "Coming Home", "The Day of the Locust", "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne", etc, incl. photocopy of letters to Joseph Losey (8/22/73) and critic Charles Champlin, 1969-77. 17 items.
HILLMANN, ROBERT L.
Letter of recommendation for Robert H. Hillman to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundations, [February 1986].
HUNT, MARSHA
Typed letter by Marsha Hunt, 7/10/84.
JARRICO, PAUL
Typed and hand-written letters by Paul Jarrico, regarding personal matters and HUAC-related activities, incl. a profile of W.Salt [possibly by P.Jarrico], 1952-80. 11 items.
JOHNSON, BUFFIE
Typed and hand-written letters by Buffie Johnson, 1982-83. 5 items.
JOSH, DANIEL
Typed letter by Josh Daniel, describing film project, n.d.; response by W.Salt, 11/5/85.
LIM, GENNY
Typed letter by Genny Lim, 10/18/85; two letters of recommendation for her by W.Salt, addressed to the National Endowment for the Arts, 4/5/84, and the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, n.d.
THE LIVING THEATER
Two typed and manuscript letters by Julian Beck and Judith Malina, members of The Living Theater, thanking W.Salt for his contribution towards their release from prison in Brazil, 9/4/71.
LOSEY, JOSEPH
Correspondence with Joseph Losey regarding "Courier to Peking" and "Save Me the Waltz" projects, and discussing producer Jerome Hellman's participation in them, 1973-1974. 7 items.
LUMI, MARIKA
Correspondence with Marika Lumi regarding Memorandum of Agreement between her and Jennorah Productions, Inc. (W.Salt) to develop project based on book "The Kin of Ata", July-September 1982. 6 items.
MACLAINE, SHIRLEY
Manuscript card by Shirley MacLaine, n.d.
MCDANIEL, CHARLES A.
Typed letter by Charles A. McDaniel, incl. photocopy of typed article by the author, 4/7/87.
MICHEL, DEE
Two typed and manuscript letters by Dee Michel, incl. clipping, n.d. and 8/2/81.
MICHEL, GUY
Typed letter by Guy Michel, incl. postcards, drawings and clippings, n.d.
Correspondence with Guy Michel regarding magazine "Art Maggots", n.d., incl. clippings, photocopies and original artwork, issues of magazine and calendar.
O'CONNELL, SUSAN
Typed letter by Susan O'Connell, 7/17/78.
POWELL, MICHAEL
Manuscript letter by British director Michael Powell addressed to "Mr.Davenport" (pseudonym), concerning the filming of W.Salt's script "Never Turn Your Back on a Friend", 12/22/63.
PUTTNAM, DAVID
Photocopy of congratulatory from W.Salt to David Puttnam; W.Salt mentions his poor health and medical advice not to work, 2/18/87.
ROBINSON, EARL
Typed and manuscript letters and postcards by Earl Robinson, incl. clippings, l959-1981. 19 items.
Typed and manuscript letters and cards by Earl Robinson, incl. clippings, n.d. 17 items.
Letters from the Earl Robinson Foundation, March 1981-February 1982. 7 items.
ROSENBAUM, NINA
Typed letter by documentary filmmaker Nina Rosenbaum, seeking support for film project, 10/30/85. Incl. clippings of her film career and material related to the project. 7 items.
SALO, MATTI
Two typed letters by Matti Salo -Finnish Film Archive-, concerning his research for book on blacklisted writers, 7/26/85 and 11/14/85; letter by W.Salt providing information, 1/5/85.
SALT -A STORY ABOUT A FILM
Three letters by Marine Dominguez and Lisa D. Kernan regarding film project about the making of the 1954 "Salt of the Earth", l984-86. 9 items.
SAVE ME THE WALTZ
Correspondence with Joseph Losey and Jerome Hellman regarding film project "Save me the Waltz", August 1972-April 1973. 8 items.
SCHLESINGER, JOHN
Three typed letters by John Schlesinger regarding "Coming Home" and "The Day of the Locust", 5/1/70, 7/7/71 and 4/20/72; manuscript letter by J.Schlesinger, n.d.; copy of letter by Jerome Hellman to J.Schlesinger concerning various projects, 7/13/70.
SPANISH REFUGEES
Report and brochure from Eric G.Muggeridge-Foster Parents'Plan for Spanish Children; three manuscript letters, in Spanish with typed English version, by child refuggee Juan Campuzano Solanas, incl. his photo, 7/27/39, 10/28/39, 12/11/39. 11 items.
STEFFENS, ROGER
Two typed letters by Roger Steffens, Vietnam veteran, 6/25/75 and 2/24/76, incl. clipping; letter by Richard G.Hofman, also a Vietnam veteran, 4/10/79.
TRUMBO, DALTON
Letter by Dalton Trumbo, congratulating W.Salt on "Midnight Cowboy", 2/16/70.
VAN LIEU, FELIX
Two letters by W.Salt to the Social Security Administration regarding the use of pen names "M.L.Davenport -Marion Lewis Davenport" and "Felix Van Lieu", July 29 and October 11, l957; invoices, receipts, etc, using these pseudonyms, l959-60.
WARNER BROS.
Letter by Frank Daugherty, assistant story editor at Warner Bros., suggesting W.Salt's play "Art in Gotham", submitted to the studio, be turned into a magazine short story, 10/9/35.
WYLER, CATHERINE
Typed letter by Catherine Wyler, n.d.
HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Telegrams and subpoenas to appear before the HUAC, dated 11/19/47 and 2/17/51. 4 items.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Howard Da Silva and Gale Sondergaard, 3/21/51, 31p.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Richard Collins, 4/12/51, 101p.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Waldo Salt, 4/13/51, 38p.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Meta Reis Rosenberg, 4/13/51, 30p.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Paul Jarrico, 4/13/51, 17p.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Robert Lees, n.d., 32p.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Victor Killian, n.d., 4p.
Transcript of hearings: Testimony of Alfred Levitt, n.d., 8p. Letter from A.Levitt to W.Salt and Mary Davenport Salt, 10/19/51.
Two statements by W.Salt, n.d., 1 and 4p.
Newspaper clippings concerning actor Larry Parks' testimony before HUAC, March-April 1951. Three typed articles on L.Parks' case, n.d., no author. Hand-written notes on index cards.
Copies of statement and declarations regarding HUAC, n.d., no author. 4 items.
Letters and telegrams to W.Salt from family and friends regarding his testimony before HUAC, April 1951. 9 items.
Pamphlets, leaflets, legislation, invitations, regarding HUAC activities and freedom of speech. 11 items.
Newspaper clippings regarding HUAC hearings, 1951.
Issues of "Variety" and "The Hollywood Reporter" refering to HUAC hearings, October 1950-September l951. 42 copies.
Diploma honoring W.Salt after the HUAC hearings, n.d.
Material relating to the l947-48 HUAC hearings. Incl: statement by Berthold Brecht; excerpts from speeches on freedom, 11/16/47; leaflet with Ring Lardner, Jr., declarations; program of testimonial dinner, 2/27/48; etc. 9 items.
Correspondence regarding HUAC and the blacklist, 1957-83. Incl: letters from Fred Rinaldo, 9/1/57; Anne Revere, 2/16/57; Nancy Schwartz, 6/25/76; Lester Cole, 4/26/79; Ring Lardner, Jr., 2/25/81; etc. 13 items.
Miscellaneous material, incl. newspaper clipping on W.Salt and the blacklist, Los Angeles Times, 2/10/70; typed and hand-written notes; drafts and copies of speeches. 8 items.
Legal correspondence with attorney Jerome B.Lurie regarding W.Salt's affidavit submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities, October 1963-January 1964. 7 items.
Correspondence regarding activities of the Actors Laboratory, Hollywood, in connection with the HUAC investigations, 1948. Copies of three plays, promoted by the Actors' Laboratory. 13 items.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
A.C.L.U. - AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Correspondence and publications by the A.C.L.U. and other related organizations, 1983-86. 9 items.
ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES
Correspondence with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences regarding membership, reception of Oscar, Academy publication, 1970-86; brochures and report. 11 items.
THE AMERICAN WRITERS CONGRESS
Correspondence regarding the organization of the American Writers Congress-1981, incl. program, invitation, clippings, hand-written note by W.Salt, August-October 1981. 8 items.
BEIJING FILM ACADEMY
Beijing Film Academy members' visit to New York University, 1984, incl. cards, list of visitors and clipping. 8 items.
THE DRAMATISTS GUILD
Correspondence with the Dramatists Guild, incl. copy of constitution, newsletters, sample of contract, information of meetings and activities, 1986. 9 items.
INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM ASSOCIATION
Publicity material from International Platform Association, 1985. 4 items.
LECTURES AND SEMINARS
Correspondence, copies of speeches and notes concerning lectures, talks and seminars given by W.Salt, 1974-1986. 29 items.
Hand-written notes outlining lecture on film, n.d.
Twenty two typed and manuscript letters requesting and thanking W.Salt's participation in lectures, seminars and related activities, 1973-1983.
MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
Correspondence regarding W.Salt's participation in the Mill Valley Film Festival, September 20-29, 1984, incl. program, tickets, cards and clippings. 28 items.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY -SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Letters, memos and students evaluations from the Institute of Film and Television, School of the Arts, New York University, regarding W.Salt's appointment as professor, 1977-1985. 15 items.
Letter from the New York Council of the Arts, Sciences and Professions, concerning W.Salt's nomination to the Executive Board, 5/21/52.
OFFICE OF THE AMERICAS (O.O.A.)
Two issues of "Focus", newsletter of O.O.A.-Office of the Americas; O.O.A. letter signed by actor Martin Sheen inviting new members, n.d.; flyer inviting to screening of film "Latino", [1985]. 4 items.
PALO ALTO COMMUNITY PLAYERS
Three typed and manuscript letters regarding the Palo Alto Community Players activities, 1980-82; clippings and programs, various dates. 10 items.
PEN AMERICAN CENTER
Two typed letters and newsletter from the Pen American Center, incl. invitation to attend "Forbidden Writers" program, 11/22/85 and 6/10/86.
STAGE - ACTOR/DIRECTOR/WRITER
Program sheets of theatrical events at Stanford University, in which W.Salt participated as author and actor, 1931-35. 6 items.
Programs of stage productions "Hay Fever" and "The Dover Road", directed by W.Salt at the Menlo Junior College, incl. college newspaper. 1935. 5 items.
Programs of stage productions of "The Cock Crows" and "The Pursuit of Happiness", in which W.Salt participated as an actor and stage manager, l936. 5 items.
STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Typed note, 7/28/70, and card signed Pat McGilligan, regarding Stanford Alumni reunion, incl. newsletter and reunion program.
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE
Correspondence with the Sundance Institute regarding W.Salt's participation in the June Laboratory for filmmakers, incl. list of participants, schedule of activities, brochure, etc, May-December l981. 14 items.
Correspondence with the Sundance Institute regarding W.Salt's impossibility to participate in the June Laboratory for filmmakers, due to his health condition, March-July 1982, incl. course material, newsletter and clipping. 11 items.
Correspondence with the Sundance Institute regarding W.Salt's participation in the June Laboratory for filmmakers, incl. list of participants, schedule of activities, brochure, newsletter, etc, January-November 1983. 9 items.
Correspondence with the Sundance Institute regarding W.Salt's participation in the June Laboratory for filmmakers, incl. list of participants, schedule of activities, brochure, cards, etc, January-December 1984. 21 items.
Correspondence with the Sundance Institute regarding W.Salt's participation in the June Laboratory for filmmakers, incl. list of participants, schedule of activities, brochures, letters from participants, clipping, etc, March-December 1985. 18 item
Correspondence with the Sundance Institute regarding W.Salt's participation in the June Laboratory for filmmakers, incl. list of participants, schedule of activities, brochures, Producers seminar materials, clippings, cards, May-Sept 1986. 31 items.
Brochure of the United States Film Festival.
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
Two newsletters and one brochure from the Union of Concerned Scientists, 1985-86.
WRITERS' CONGRESS
Transcript of radio interview with W.Salt regarding the 1943 Writers' Congress, Los Angeles, 11/2/43, 10p; copy of speech delivered in Royce Hall, Univ. of California, Los Angeles, n.d., 8p.
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA
Correspondence with the Writers Guild of America regarding Laurel Award, incl. speech, drafts, clipping and W.Salt nomination of Ring Lardner, Jr., as 1987 recipient. 4 items. January-May 1986.
Correspondence with the Writers Guild of America, 1970-86: summaries of meetings; list of members; correspondence and hand-written notes for W.G.A San Dimas Conference, l970; correspondence regarding copies of W.Salt's screenplays. 34 items.
PERSONAL MATERIALS
ARTWORK
Drawings by W.Salt (pencil, ink, watercolor) n.d. Unnumbered.
Gladys Schwartz' sketch-book, containing drawings and sketches (ink, pencil and watercolor). n.d. Inscribed by W.Salt.
Drawings by Gladys Schwartz (ink and pencil). Some are dated 1976. Unnumbered.
Drawings by Gladys Schwartz (ink and pencil). n.d. Unnumbered.
Drawings by W.Salt (ink, pencil and charcoal). Note [by W.Salt]: "50s mostly; sketch class on 28th St. loft NYC w/Zero Mostel, Kallem brothers, Ian Hunter, etc; and Gladys Schwartz' studio on 104th St.". Unnumbered.
Drawings by W.Salt (ink, pencil and charcoal). Note [by W.Salt]: "sketches 40s, 50s and 60s". Unnumbered.
Drawings and cartoons by W.Salt (ink, pencil, charcoal, etc). n.d. Unnumbered.
Drawings, sketches, watercolors, etc, by William Salt, Sr. (W.Salt's father), and Gladys Schwartz. Mostly undated. Unnumbered.
AWARDS
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Certificate of Appreciation to W.Salt for service to the Academy, n.d.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
W.Salt's obituary from Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, "Variety", etc; biographical data for "Who's Who in America". 8 items.
Clippings and photocopies of articles regarding W.Salt'career, various dates. 11 items.
FAMILY PAPERS
Birth certificate of Ambur [sic, Amber?] Arvilla Dana, W.Salt's wife, issued 1939.
Newspaper clippings (l975, 1986), note, drawing, mimeographed book, regarding David Greenberg, W.Salt's son-in-law. 6 items.
Note from Jonah Salt Greeenberg, W.Salt's grandson, and invitation to attend Grandparents' Day at his school, 1984.
Letters, cards, and notes to W.Salt from his daughter Deborah, 1960-86. 47 items.
Newspaper and magazine clippings (1978, 1985), booklets, catalogue, etc, regarding Deborah Salt's career as a painter. 9 items.
Drawings, collage, reproduction of works, etc., by Deborah Salt. 12 items.
Poems by Deborah Salt (197l), clippings, school report and publication incl. cover illustration and poem by her. 6 items.
Speech for W.Salt and Eve Merriam's wedding ceremony, with annotations, dated 10/22/83.
Legal correspondence regarding separation agreement between W.Salt and Eve Merriam, 1985-86. 3 items.
Statement of assets and liabilities corresponding to W.Salt and Eve Merriam Salt, 5/31/84. 2 copies.
Poems, clippings (1978,1982), and theater programs regarding Eve Merriam's professional activities. 7 items.
Letter and card signed Dee Michel, 1981, and notes. 4 items.
Letters, cards and telegram to W.Salt from his daughter Jennifer, 1962-67; correspondence from Sarah Lawrence college, 1966; etc. 14 items.
Newspaper and magazine clippings (1969-78), theater programs, regarding Jennifer Salt's career as an actress. 17 items.
Letters by Mary Davenport, W.Salt's wife, 1965-67. 11 items.
Poems by Mary Davenport, incl. letter addressed to "Gladys" [Schwartz?], 3/10/79.
W.Salt's personal documents, 1925-69. Incl: three passports; birth, marriage and divorce certificates; communication from the Office of War, 1945; etc. 8 items.
Legal correspondence regarding W.Salt's will, 1981-84. 8 items.
Invitation to attend retirement dinner in honor of W.Salt's brother William, 1970; obituary and clippings of his funeral, 1972; etc. 6 items.
Bank statements, death certificate (1950), funeral expenses, insurance certificate, etc. regarding W.Salt's father, William Haslem Salt. 12 items.
Legal correspondence regarding the estate of Winnie Shimp Salt -W.Salt's mother-, 1963. 3 items.
Letters, cards and drawings by W.Salt's wife Gladys Schwartz, undated. 12 items.
Scrap book (1977) and typed script, "Escape to America -(A Part) Autobiography and Letters" (l969), from Gladys Schwartz's parents, Simon and Anna, to W.Salt.
Correspondence, catalogues, cards, etc., related to Gladys Schwartz' art exhibits and gallery showings, 1975-81. 55 items.
Memorial speech [by Lee] in honor of Gladys Schwartz Salt, [1980]. 2 copies.
Condolence letters and cards to W.Salt for Gladys Schwartz Salt's death, 1980. 38 items.
Correspondence regarding headstone for Gladys Schwartz Salt's grave at Riverside Cemetery (Rochelle Park, New Jersey), 1980. 7 items.
Gladys Schwartz's personal documents, 1946-80. Incl: six passports; marriage, divorce and death certificates; teaching accreditations; etc. 33 items.
Legal correspondence regarding the estate of Gladys Schwartz Salt, 1980-81. 8 items.
Deeds to property of W.Salt and Gladys Schwartz Salt, 1970-78. 3 items.
Letters and photographs from Donna Titcomb, [grandaughter of W.Salt's brother William?], 1983. 4 items.
Christmas card from Patricia L[ynn] Titcomb, [grandaughter of W.Salt's brother William?], n.d.
Invitation from Mary Lynn Titcomb, [grandaughter of W.Salt's brother William?], to attend commencement ceremony at Branham High School, (San Jose, California), l978.
FINANCIAL-LEGAL
Legal correspondence with George Litto Agency, Inc., Bart/Levy Associates, Inc., and Creative Artists Agency, regarding contracts and representation, 1964-83. 8 items.
Petty cash receipts and copies of itemized expenses for W.Salt and Jennorah Productions, Inc., 1984-86.
Correspondence with United Airlines, incl. award notifications, 1983-84; correspondence with American Express regarding cash program and insurance plan, 1981-85; list detailing content of "Additional credit card box" and "wallet". 9 items.
Correspondence with attorney George T. Altman concerning W.Salt taxes, May-June 1952. 4 items.
Correspondence with accounting firm Gerwin, Jamner & Pariser, regarding management of W.Salt's finances, 1977-1985. 6 items.
Correspondence regarding W.Salt's partnership of Han Lani Farms, Hawaii, 1982-86. 9 items.
Legal correspondence concerning Jennorah Productions, Inc., incl. copy of contracts and letters from law firm Ball, Hunt, Hart, Brown and Baerwitz, l977-81. 7 items.
Legal correspondence concerning W.Salt's involvement in various judicial cases, incl. letters by attorneys, notifications, depositions, etc., 1962-67. 9 items.
Legal letter from attorney Murray C. Lertzman discussing alimony and child-support, 9/11/67; notification by the California Department of Motor Vehicle concerning hearing about W.Salt's driving permit, 1/14/66.
Correspondence with the Social Security Administration, regarding health care, 1979-80.
Contract between Leeds Music Corporation, Roy Webb and W.Salt to compose original scores and lyrics, 1/7/48.
Letters from Screen Gems, Inc., to M.L.Davenport (pseudonym), concerning payment for television scripts "King of the Jewel Thieves", "The Tidal Wave", "Scared Witness", "The Gasparilla", and music for "Ivanhoe", June 1958-April 1959. 9 items.
Legal correspondence regarding W.Salt's partnership agreement in stage play "A Raisin in the Sun", October 1958-April 1961. 19 items.
Business certificate for partnership between W.Salt and Earl Robinson, under the designation of "Music Hall Productions", August 1953.
Copy of separation agreement between W.Salt and his wife Mary Davenport Salt, unsigned, 1964; copy of trust indenture made between W.Salt and his wife, unsigned, l964.
Correspondence and records regarding W.Salt's financial situation, 1937-51. Incl: records of payments, loans, purchases, bank transactions, receipts, etc.
Correspondence with Bernard Skadron, W.Salt's business manager, 1951-52. 14 items.
Accounting ledger from January 1944 through January 1950.
Four sheets with trial balances for l950; copy of receipt from Mitchell Frug, W.Salt's business manager, regarding W. and Mary Salt's financial records, 1950.
Accounting ledger for 1951.
Accounting ledger for l955.
Accounting ledger for l956 and 1957.
Tax records from 1938 through 1956.
Insurance records from 1940 through 1953.
Correspondence and records regarding purchase and lease of property, escrows, loans, mortgages, etc., 1939-53.
Records of paid bills, l950-51.
Records and payroll tax reports for employer/employee, 1948.
Records of dues paid to the Screen Writers' Guild, 1946-49.
Promisory note signed by W.Salt on behalf of the Harold Hecht Company and Norma Productions, 6/8/51.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1947. Incl: bank statements; deposit slips for checks from RKO Pictures, Inc.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1948. Incl: check stubs with annotations on the back regarding check deposits and payments by RKO Pictures, Inc., etc.; typed lists of checks, dates and payees.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1948. Incl: bank statements; deposit slips for checks from RKO Pictures, Inc.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1949. Incl: bank statements; deposit slips for checks from Norma Productions.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1949. Incl: cancelled checks; hand-written and typed lists with annotations.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1949. Incl: cancelled checks.
Transactions with Security- First National Bank of Los Angeles, 1950. Incl: deposit slips for checks from RKO Pictures, Inc., and Norma Productions; typed statements of account.
Transactions with Security- First National Bank of Los Angeles and Bank of America, 1950. Incl: cancelled checks.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1950. Incl: bank statements; check stubs; cancelled checks.
Transactions with Security- First National Bank of Los Angeles, 1950. Incl: bank statements; cancelled checks.
Transactions with Security- First National Bank of Los Angeles, 1950-51. Incl: check stubs.
Transactions with The Chase National Bank, 1951. Incl: bank statements.
Transactions with The Chase National Bank, 1953. Incl: bank statements; records of deposits.
Transactions with The Chase National Bank, July-November 1951. Incl: cancelled checks.
Transactions with The Chase National Bank, April-September 1952. Incl: cancelled checks.
Transactions with The Chase National Bank, December 1951-April 1952. Incl: cancelled checks.
Transactions with The Chase National Bank, September 1952- July 1953. Incl: cancelled checks.
Transactions with Chemical Bank, 1954. Incl: bank statements, cancelled checks.
Transactions with First National City Bank, September 1956-April 1957. Incl: cancelled checks.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1947-49. Incl: check stubs, cancelled checks.
Transactions with Bank of America, 1941-50. Incl: savings account book.
Transactions with Security- First National Bank of Los Angeles, 1951. Incl: check stubs, deposit slips, bank statements.
Transactions with Bankers Trust Company, 1955. Incl: records of deposits and checks drawn.
Transactions with The First National City Bank of New York, 1956 and 1959. Incl: check stubs and deposit slips for payments by Screen Gems, Inc., with two letters signed by Benedict Berenberg, regarding payment for scripts in "Stakeout" TV series.
Transactions with Chemical Corn Exchange Bank, July-December 1956. Incl: deposit slips.
Check stubs from unidentified bank, 1954-56.
MEDICAL
W.Salt's medical history, as a patient of Dr.Murray Abowitz, 1945-79. Incl: two folders marked "chart #1" and "chart #2".
W.Salt's medical history, 1983-85.
Allergy tests, 1986.
Medical report on eye hemorrhage, 1986.
Stay at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center due to heart and lungs condition, l986.
Knee surgery at Beverly Hills Medical Center, l983.
Respiratory care at W.Salt's home in Santa Monica, 1987.
Triple by-pass surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, l980.
MISCELLANEOUS
W.Salt's calendar/appointment book for l974.
NOTEBOOKS
Notes and sketches for film and television projects, incl. drawings, n.d. (List on front page).
Notes, sketches and drawings for "The Artful Dodger", "Mr.Broadway" and other projects, incl. two drawings by Frances Lardner, n.d.
Typed and hand-written notes and sketches for various projects, n.d. (Loose pages).
PHOTOS
Individual shots of W.Salt. b/w and color, various sizes; undated. 8 photos and 1 contact sheet.
Portrait shots of W.Salt. b/w, for passport; undated. 11 photos and 1 negative.
Photo of William Salt, Sr. -W.Salt's father-. b/w, 5x7; undated.
Portrait shot of Mary Davenport Salt -W.Salt's wife. b/w, 4x6, undated; group shot with Mary Davenport, her mother, her two daughters -Deborah and Jennifer- and grandson Jonah. color, 3/4, undated.
Individual and group shots with Jennifer and Deborah Salt -W.Salt's daughters. b/w and color, various sizes; some are inscribed on the back, undated. 13 photos.
Individual and group shots with Jennifer Salt, incl. her son Jonah, W.Salt, John Schlesinger, etc. b/w, color, various sizes; some are inscribed on the back and dated. 40 photos.
Individual and group shots with Deborah Salt, incl. W.Salt, other relatives and friends. b/w and color, various sizes; some are inscribed on the back and dated. 30 photos.
Individual and group shots with Gladys Schwartz Salt -W.Salt's wife-, incl. W.Salt, her parents Simon and Anna Schwartz, other relatives and friends. b/w and color, various sizes; some inscribed on the back and dated. 81 photos and 9 contact sheets.
Photos taken by Gladys Schwartz Salt (some experiment with light and shapes). color, 3/4; undated. 103 phots.
lst wife-, incl. W.Salt and her son Guy, l981 and 1982. 3 photos.
Photo of W.Salt and director John Landis, ("early 1980"); production stills for film "Into the Night", directed by J.Landis, with Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeiffer, and W.Salt in cameo role. b/w and color, 8x10. 5 photos.
Photo of W.Salt and Ring Lardner, Jr., taken during W.Salt and Eve Merriam's wedding, 1983. color, 4x6.
Photos of W.Salt and Earl Robinson. b/w, 8x10, [1952?]; color, 3x4, l982.
Production still of John Schlesinger and Jerome Hellman in the set of "Midnight Cowboy", [1969]. b/w, 8x10.
Individual and group shots with W.Salt dressed as a rabbi for film directed by Melanie Mayron, l985. color, 4x5. 4 photos.
Group shots with W.Salt and various people, some identified. b/w and color, various sizes; some dated on the back. 10 photos.
Photos without W.Salt. color, 3x4; some inscribed and dated on the back. 35 photos.
Photos without W.Salt. b/w and color, various sizes; some identified and dated on the back. 34 photos.
Group shot with W.Salt at Stanford University. b/w, 6x9; undated.
Photographs of W.Salt, family and friends, taken in his Connecticut home, [1970s]. b/w and color, various sizes; some are inscribed on the back and dated. 90 photos, 1 contact sheet, 1 slide, and negatives.
Five contact sheets and negatives of trip to Spain and Morocco, and of W.Salt and family in Connecticut, [1970s].
Photos and negatives of trip to Guatemala, 1975. color, 3x4. 132 photos.
Photos of trip to Greece, [1976]. color, 3x4. More than 330 photos.
Photos of W.Salt and Eve Merriam's wedding, with family and friends (identified on the back), 1983. color, 4x6. 12 photos.
Photos of W.Salt and various people (some identified) at Sundance Institute (Utah), 1981, 1985 and 1986. b/w and color, various sizes. 10 photos.
Photos of W.Salt's family and friends, taken at his home after the memorial service, March 1987. color, 4x4. 5 photos.
Negatives, unnumbered.
Two portrait shots of W.Salt, n.d. b/w, 11x14.
Three photos of Jennifer Salt, n.d. b/w, 11x14.
Photo of Deborah Salt, 1960. b/w, 11x14.
Portrait shots of Gladys Schwartz Salt, n.d. b/w, 11x14. 14 photos.
Portrait shot of John Schlesinger, n.d. b/w, 10x13.
Photo of couple in a beach, n.d. b/w, 11x14; photo of Andalusian house [?], n.d. color, 8x10.
PROJECTS NOT AUTHORED BY WALDO SALT
"The Black and White Handbook for Beginners", poem by Billie Allen and Nan Lanier. Typed script, n.d.
"Futures", treatment for a screenplay by David Berry, 1986, 14p. Incl. copy of letter from American Playhouse to Tom Bird, Artistic Director Vietnam Veterans Ensemble Theatre, 7/28/86.
"The Now of the Children", story outline by O.S. Barron, l968, 42p. Note on cover: "Property of Julian Bercovici".
"Hedda According to Strindberg", screenplay by Leonardo Bercovici, n.d., 113p.
"A Spongeful of Vinegar", screenplay by Arthur Paul Burns, 1966, 162p.
"A Plea, a Confession, a List, and Assorted Vagaries", by Arthur Birnkrant, n.d., 134p.
"Rainbow Gold", screenplay by Ayoka Chenzira. Two versions: one dated l984 (110p), the other 1985 (90p).
"A Little Rebellion", treatment for a screenplay by Joshua Daniel, n.d., 14p. Incl: letter to W.Salt by the author, 2/24/85; tape of interviews with Joshua Daniel.
"TD", treatment for a screenplay by Joshua Daniel, n.d., 33p.
"Child's Play", screenplay ("rough draft") by Carol Doumani, l986, 116p.
"Artist's Proof", screenplay by Carol Doumani, n.d., 127p.
"Cape Town", screenplay/treatment by Bernard Clegg and Robert McKee, n.d., 107p.
"Going Back. A Return to Vietnam", [dialogue and continuity for documentary] by producer/director David Munro, with Vietnam veterans Bob Muller, Tom Bird, Michael Harbert and John Terzano, n.d., 72p.
"Raisin in the Sun", drama in three acts by Lorraine Hansberry, l957. Typed script, annotated, various pagings.
"Les Blancs", play by Lorraine Hansberry, l969. Typed script, various pagings.
"Smart Money", screenplay ("final draft") by Gary Jenneke and Steve Larson, from a story by them and John Hanson, n.d., 110p.
"Hidden China", documentary project, l986. Typed script, no paging.
"Fire on the Water. Dispatches from the Kid's War": scene outline, character sketches and synopsis by Robert Hillman, n.d., no paging; "Out of Sight!": scene outline [by Robert Hillman], n.d., no paging.
"Hugger-mugger", by Paul Jarrico, [198?], 10p. Story idea for a film based on the making of "Salt of the Earth".
"The Last Refuge", play in three acts by Paul Jarrico, n.d. Typed script, various pagings.
"Stacking", screenplay by Victoria Jenkins. Two versions: one, "revised second draft" (March 1984, 115p), the other, "fourth draft" (September l984, 98p).
"The Great Goddess: Lady of the Beasts", essay by Buffie Johnson, n.d. Typed script, 131p.
"Fade Away", screenplay by Janet Dulin Jones. Two versions: one, "revised first draft" (May 1986, 160p), the other undated (130p).
"Peter's Project", treatment ("Fourth Draft") by Harriet Karr, 1983, 12p.
"Letting Go", screenplay by Harriet Karr, n.d., 100p.
"The Revolutionary", screenplay by Hans Koningsberger, 1969, 169p.
"Going the Distance", screenplay by Kate Lardner, l984, 105p.
"Touches of oneness", poems by Lannie Lasky. Typed script, n.d., 189p.
"The Kin of Ata", screenplay by Marika Lumi. Two versions: one undated (128p), the other dated 1983, 71p.
"The Good Life: Lady Macbeth of Westport", play by Eve Merriam, n.d. Typed script, no paging.
"The Lucifer Game", musical by Eve Merriam and Robin Wagner, lyrics by Eve Merriam, music by Helen Miller, n.d. Typed script, various pagings.
"Acadian Waltz", screenplay ("fifth draft") by Glen Pitre, 1983, 101p.
"Los Alamos", screenplay ("first draft") by Bruce Robinson, n.d., 214p.
"Theron Ware", play by Phil Rorig, n.d. Typed script, various pagings.
"Illinois People. A Dramatic Cantata", music and text by Earl Robinson, lyrics by Carl Haverlin, n.d. Typed script, 21p.
"Song of Atlantis", play by Earl Robinson, l983. Typed script, various pagings.
"Ballad of the Gentle Ones. A Fantasie, a Communing, Dolphin to Human", by Earl Robinson, n.d. Typed script, annotated, various pagings.
"I Been Thinkin' About J.C.", [cantata?] by Earl Robinson, n.d. Typed script, no paging.
"David of Sassoun. A Fairytale, a Musical Legend, an Epic Pageant, an Opera?", by Earl Robinson, n.d. Typed script, annotated, various pagings. Incl. note to W.Salt by the author, n.d.
"The Surgeon of Kiev", novel by William Haslem Salt, Sr., n.d. Typed script, various pagings.
"The Last Romantic", screenplay by Jack Skinner, n.d., 120p.
"The Wartime Correspondence of an American Family. March 1944-November 1945", by Jane Levy Troy, incl. introduction by J.L.Troy; transcription of letters; copies of photos. Various pagings.
"Holding Together. The World War II Correspondence of an American Family", ed. by Jane Levy Troy. Typed script, incl. foreword, family tree, transcription of letters, photos, etc. Note on cover: "I". pp. 1-300.
"Holding Together. The World War II Correspondence of an American Family", ed. by Jane Levy Troy. Typed script, incl. foreword, family tree, transcription of letters, photos, etc. [II] pp. 301-590.
"After Death", screenplay by Paul Williams, 1983, 123p.
"Yes, Sir, That's My Baby", screenplay ("second draft") by Blanche Ziegler, l983, 120p.
"Deep Purple", screenplay by Blanche Ziegler, ("property of Karen Black"). Two versions, both dated March l985: one 115p, the other has note on cover: "revised at Sundance", 116p.
"K. 589", screenplay by Eugenia Zukerman and Helen Whitney, l982, 111p.
Summary of "Rescue in Denmark", a history work by Harold Flender, l96l. 23p.
"Hemingway: The Wind, The Land and The Sea", treatment and screenplay ("First Draft-English version"), by Jose Garcia, 1986. Incomplete: 34p.
"The Gun", teleplay for "Lassie" TV series Jackson Gillis, l954, various pagings and annotations, incl. other script materials related to the series.
"Parodies Lost", mimeographed poems by Paul Jarrico, various dates. 5p.
Two typed poems by Genny Lim and Guy Michel, July l984.
Biographical and professional information, clippings, theater programs, etc, regarding stage director Larry Loonin, 1976-79.
Five theatrical sketches and stories by Robert R. Presnell, [Stanford University], 1935. Typed scripts, with annotations, various pagings.
"Hallelujah!", story by Wilma Shore. Typed script, n.d. 19p.
"Maria la O (Mary My Own)": scene outline for musical comedy in two acts, by Ernesto Lecuona. Typed script, n.d. 7p.
Music sheets for songs "Johnny's Gone" (music by Earl Robinson and lyrics by W.Salt) and "The People Painter" (music by Earl Robinson); poem by Earl Robinson. 3 items.
SLIDES
Slides taken in Spain (bullfight, Cordoba), and Connecticut, [1974]. 83 slides.
Slides taken in Spain (Barcelona); slides of W.Salt, family and friends, [1974]. 127 slides.
Slides taken in Guatemala, 1975. 77 slides.
Slides taken in W.Salt's home in Connecticut, [1970s]. 70 slides. (See box 108-2)
Slides taken in Spain, Italy and France, [1965?]. 78 slides.
WRITINGS BY WALDO SALT
"An Oceanic Cosmogony. Compiled by W.M.Salt", Stanford University, 1931. Typed script with pen and ink drawings.
Poems and lyrics, typed and hand-written, mostly undated. More than 30.
"Apologia Pro Vita Sua. Anonymous", Culver City, l938. Typed script. Two copies (3p) and a different version (4p).
"Da Vinci and the Vatican", article by W.Salt clipped from "NM" [magazine], 10/2/45.
Memorial speech in honor of Arnold Manoff, incl. notes. Typed and hand-written script, undated. 9 items.
Memorial speech in honor of Dr.Murray Abowitz, incl. newspaper clipping, [1981].
Typed and hand-written notes on LSD experience, undated. 4 items.