Mack David papers, bulk 1920s-1960s

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Summary

Creators:
David, Mack, 1912-1993
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of American songwriter and lyricist Mack David (1912-1993). Materials include approximately 550 pieces of sheet music dating from 1924; screenplays and miscellaneous material including budgets, correspondence, contracts, and advertising brochures relating to several films. Along the screenplays are Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), and Krakatoa--East of Java (1969). Also included are 14 reels of audio tape containing a variety of music and 2 audio tapes of David's autobiography in his own words.
Extent:
14.375 Linear Feet 10 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Mack David papers, Collection no. 2037, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the papers of American songwriter and lyricist Mack David (1912-1993). Materials include approximately 550 pieces of sheet music dating from 1924; screenplays and miscellaneous material including budgets, correspondence, contracts, and advertising brochures relating to several films. Among the screenplays are Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), and Krakatoa--East of Java (1969). Also included are 14 reels of audio tape containing a variety of music and 2 audio tapes of David's autobiography in his own words.

Biographical / historical:

Mack David (1912-1993) was an American lyricist and songwriter for film and television. He worked on the Disney films "Cinderella" (1950) and "Alice in Wonderland" (1951). He has over 200 credits, including music for The Bugs Bunny Show, Casper the Friendly Ghost, and Hawaiian Eye. His younger brother is American lyricist and songwriter Hal David.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mack David, December 10, 1968.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Mack David papers, Collection no. 2037, 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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