Agnes Christine Johnston and Frank Dazey papers

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Agnes Christine Johnston and Frank Dazey papers
Date (inclusive): 1914-1968
Date (bulk): 1920-1939
Collection number: 288
Creator: Johnston, Agnes Christine Dazey, Frank
Extent: 5.5 linear feet of papers.
Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages: English

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Preferred Citation

Agnes Christine Johnston and Frank Dazey papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Biography

Agnes Christine Johnston was an American writer, who wrote not only for the screen, but for television, the stage, radio, and magazines. Her husband, Frank Dazey, was also an American writer.

Collection Scope and Content Summary

The Agnes Christine Johnston and Frank Dazey papers span the years 1914-1968 (bulk 1920-1939) and encompass 5.5 linear feet. The collection includes final scripts, as well as various rough drafts and notes for films written and collaborated on by Johnston and Dazey. There are contracts, correspondence, and other writings, including unpublished manuscripts and unproduced scripts by both authors.

Arrangement

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 3. Stage files; 4. Story files; 5. Subject files; 6. Oversize

Indexing Terms

Johnston, Agnes Christine , 1896-1978--Archives.
Dazey, Frank , 1892-1970--Archives.
screenwriters