Robert Litz papers, 1979-2012

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Summary

Creators:
Litz, Robert
Abstract:
Robert Litz was a writer for theater, film, and television. The collection consists of script and project files representing his career.
Extent:
21.75 linear feet (44 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Robert Lizt Papers (Collection 2179). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of theatrical, motion picture, and television script materials and project files representing the career of writer Robert Litz. The bulk of the collection consists of scripts, treatments, and outlines for both produced and unproduced projects. Project files contain notes, research materials, clippings, and ephemera. Some of these files correspond to scripts found in the collection; others relate to television documentary projects. Notably absent from the collection are materials related to the projects, Andrew Jackson and John Travolta.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Litz was born October 3, 1950, in Cleveland, OH. He studied at Boston University and Harvard University. After graduating from Harvard, Litz began working as a press agent and actor for the New England Repertory Theatre in Worcester, MA. In the early 1980s, he began writing plays and became known in 1983 for his play, Great Divide. Throughout his career, Litz wrote 17 produced plays, including Domino, One World, and Mobile Hymn. He also wrote for film and television. His produced screenplays include Rappin' (1985) and House of Cards (1993). His television credits include documentaries written for A&E, History, and Discovery, including the A&E Biography episodes George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and the Emmy-nominated John Travolta. Robert Litz died on October 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Michael Nylan, 2013.
Processing information:

Processed by Michele James.

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Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Personal and Biographical Information
  2. Project Files
  3. Stage Projects
  4. Motion Picture Projects
  5. Television Projects
  6. Book Projects
  7. Essays

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Robert Lizt Papers (Collection 2179). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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