Max Shulman papers, bulk 1940s-1980s

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Summary

Creators:
Shulman, Max, 1919-1988
Abstract:
This collection consists of manuscripts and screenplays from American writer, Maximilian "Max" Shulman (1919-1988). Shulman's most famous character, Dobie Gillis, appeared in his novels, films, and a television series.
Extent:
10.125 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Max Shulman papers, Collection no. 2470, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of manuscripts and screenplays from American writer, Maximilian "Max" Shulman (1919-1988). Shulman's most famous character, Dobie Gillis, appeared in his novels, films, and a television series.

Biographical / historical:

Maximilian "Max" Shulman (1919-1988) was an American writer. He wrote for film and television shows including "The Affairs of Dobie Gillis" (1953), "Half a Hero" (1953), "The Tender Trap" (1955), "Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!" (1958), "Daddy-O!" (1961), "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (1959-1963), "House Calls" (1978), and "Help Wanted: Male" (1982). Shulman also wrote several novels in the 1940s and 1950s, mainly based on humor.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Max Schulman estate, circa 1989.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

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Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library at ctlibarc@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Max Shulman papers, Collection no. 2470, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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