Norman Corwin Papers (ARA)PA Mss 201

Series 1: Correspondence

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Quinn, Anthony 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a presentation by Corwin of an award to Anthony Quinn at a luncheon of the Johannesburg Film Society during a visit to South Africa. Quinn received the first Merit Award of the Society.

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Radio In The War Years 1978

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Material related to the CBS celebration of its 50th Anniversary in 1978 in which Corwin participated by writing two scripts, one of which was "Radio in the War Years" a six-to-eight minute encapsulation of the network's radio news operation during World War II. Although not originally planned, Walter Cronkite was spokesman of this piece.

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South Africa 1976

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Annotated memorabilia related to Corwin's 1976 visit to South Africa at the time of that country's introduction of national television service.

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South African Seminars 1976

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Material related to a series of seminars on radio and television broadcasting Corwin conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the invitation of the Oxford Institute and Johnny Johnson & Associates. See file AA, 001 for related Press Clippings.

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Undecided Molecule 1971-1977

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Script, correspondence, and associated material related to an episode of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series, directed by Ted Postt for Westinghouse Group W and taped at CFTO-TV, Agincourt, Ontario, September 27-October 2, 1971. Milton Berle starred as the judge. Script is an adaptation of a radio script originally produced at KNX, Hollywood in 1945. No production copy of the as-broadcast TV script is extant, the original having been lost. Included are papers of four students from San Diego State who were assigned to review a tape of this production.

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Two Gods On Prime Time 1971

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Script and associated materials related to the first episode of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series, written in June 1971. Production starred Leslie Nielsen, Cicely Tyson, and Forrest Tucker, and was directed by Steve Binder. Script was adapted by Corwin from his radio program "Descent of the Gods" which he produced on the CBS series "26 by Corwin" in 1941.

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A Son Come Home 1972

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Script and revisions of an episode of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced in February 1972 written by black playwright Ed Bullins, directed by Charles Dubin, and starred Georg (sic) Stanford Brown.

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Reunion 1972

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Arthur Joel Katz's adaptation for television of a story by John William Coarrington, starring Arthur O'Connell. Katz directed. Produced as one of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series taped in Canada, 1972.

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Pursuit 1972-1977

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Material related to an episode written and directed by Corwin as part of the "Norman Corwin Presents" series for Westinghouse Group W in March 1972. Episode starred David McCallum. Included are 16 papers prepared by students at San Diego State University who were assigned to review a tape of the production in 1977.

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Pappy's Oasis [Aka Bandit] 1971

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Television scripts for an episode of "Norman Corwin Presents" written by Alvin Sargent and produced for Westinghouse Group W in August 1971. The episode starred Beau Bridges and Bonnie Bedelia. Gene Frankel directed.

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Odyssey In Progress 1971

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Materials related to an adaptation by Corwin of his radio play "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones (and its extension in the book "Dog in the Sky") as an episode of "Norman Corwin Presents" produced for Westinghouse Group W in August 1971. The "in progress" alludes to a full length musical version of the story which was then being written by Corwin with music and lyrics by Jay Livingston and Jay Evans.

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Norman Corwin Presents 1971-1972

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Breakdown of requirements for the first 13 of the 26 programs in the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W in Agincourt, a suburb of Toronto, in 1971-72.

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The Moat Farm Murder 1971

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Annotated script and bound copy of an episode of the "Norman Corwin Presents television series, taped in Canada for Westinghouse Group W in July 1971. Based on a true case, it starred James Booth in the role of Herbert Dougal, a confessed murderer. Corwin adapted this from his own radio play, which he produced on the "Columbia Presents Corwin" series in 1944 from material brought by Charles Laughton. Lela Swift directed the television version.

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Letter From An Only Child 1971

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Annotated script of an episode from the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W and written by Don Balluck. This is a second draft. Diane Baker starred in the episode; Charles Dubin directed.

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A Foreign Field 1971

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Annotated script for an episode of "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W and written by Norman Katkov. The episode starred Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, and Barry Morse; directed by Leila Swift.

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The First Big Try 1972

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Annotated scripts and research notes of a documentary on the history of the League of Nations, written by Corwin and produced as an episode of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W in 1972. Donald Sutherland narrated. George Movshon co-produced for the United Nations. Also included, annotated background material contained in a "UN Report" script entitled "The League of Nations--Decline and Fall".

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John Drainie (1916-1966) 1971-1972

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Memorial publication honoring a Canadian actor whom Corwin knew and admired with a holographic inscription to Corwin by the Canadian actor William Osler.

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The D.J. 1972

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Script of an episode from the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W and written by Charles M. Cohen. The episode starred Frank Converse and was directed by Arthur Joel Katz.

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Bingo Twice A Week 1971

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Script of an episode for "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W and written by Sol Saks. Episode starred Dorothy Stickney and was directed by Ted Post.

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The Better It Is, The Worse It Is

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Script of an episode for the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W and written by Charles Cohen. Episode starred John Saxon and Blair Brown.

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Aunt Dorothy's Playroom

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Annotated scripts of an episode for the "Norman Corwin Presents television series produced for Westinghouse Group W and written by Don Balluck. The episode starred Diane Baker and Fred Gwynne and was directed by Gene Frankel. Corwin considered this one of the best plays in the series.

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American In England 1942-1943

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Correspondence related to the radio series "An American in England" produced for CBS from London and to Corwin's experiences during that time. Both family and general correspondence are included.

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An American In England 1942-1943

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Material related to Corwin's stay in England to produce his radio series "An American in England" during World War II.

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Arjo (A Company) 1971-1972

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Contracts with Arjo Productions, Inc. [Arjo is an acronym for Arthur Joel Katz] whose principal Corwin selected to be line producer for the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series underwritten by Westinghouse Group W and taped in Canada during 1971-72.

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Blue Hotel 1972

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Scripts and correspondence related to an episode for the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W. Episode was adapted by Corwin from the short story by Stephen Crane. Leslie Nielsen starred; Herb Roland directed.

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The Joy Of Living 1971

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Scripts of an episode for the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced for Westinghouse Group W at CFTO-TV, Agincourt, Canada. The episode was written by William F. Nolan and starred Carl Betz.

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A Matter Of Life And Death

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Incomplete script of an episode for the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Westinghouse Group W at CFTO-TV, Agincourt, Canada. The script was written by Robert Pressnell, Jr. and the episode starred Michael Tolan.

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Norman Corwin Presents 1971-1972

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Correspondence related to the "Norman Corwin Presents television series produced by Westinghouse Group W in 1971-72. Also a list of technical personnel engaged in the productions.

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Moynihan, George E. 1972-2005

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Norman Corwin Presents (Westinghouse Group W Television Series)

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Material related to the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Westinghouse Group W in 1971-72.

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Only Crap Game In Town 1972

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Material related to an advertisement based on a favorable review by Judy Bachrach of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Arjo Productions, Inc., and Westinghouse Group W. A complete issue of the "Daily Variety" in which the ad appeared is included.

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The One Man Group 1970-1972

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Scripts and revisions of an episode for the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Westinghouse Group W at CFTO-TV, Agincourt, Canada. The episode was an adaptation by Corwin of his 1941 radio play "Gumpert", produced for the CBS Workshop series "26 by Corwin". The episode starred Donald Harron.

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Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters 25th Anniversary 1991

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Script and other materials related to the 25th anniversary celebration of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters. As part of the program, Corwin read his ode "Network at Fifty" written for the CBS 50th Anniversary in 1976. Some minor changes were made by Corwin for this reading.

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Discovery 1972

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Script and materials for an episode of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Westinghouse Group W in 1972. William Shatner starred in the episode written by Corwin. Script was an abridged and edited version of Corwin's play "The Hyphen" which he had written and directed for presentation at the University of Utah. "The Hyphen", in turn, was an outgrowth of Corwin's 1941 radio play "Mary and the Fairy" written for the "26 by Corwin" series. Included are letters from students and a student paper reviewing the episode.

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Soliloquy For Television 1971

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Script and materials related to an episode for the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Westinghouse Group W. Corwin wrote the episode and co-directed it with Lela Swift. The episode starred Brock Peters. The script was an adaptation of Corwin's radio play "A Soliloquy to Balance the Budget" written and produced for the CBS radio series "26 by Corwin" in 1941.

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Westinghouse Group W 1971-1972

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Correspondence related to the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Westinghouse Group W in 1971-72.

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You Think You've Got Troubles? 1971-1973

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Script and revisions for an episode of the "Norman Corwin Presents" television series produced by Westinghouse Group W. Episode was written by Corwin and starred William Dunn. Correspondence to and from George Moynihan included.

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At The Sign Of The Little Ram's Horn 1979

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Material related to a feature article Corwin wrote for "Westways" regarding a mineral exhibit in the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History. The issue of "Westways" in this file that includes the article also has a "Corwin on Media" column.

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At Home With Captain Bligh And The Bride Of Frankenstein 1976

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Material related to a feature article written by Corwin on Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester for "Westways" in 1976.

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Confessions Of A Map Addict 1972

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Material related to a feature article written by Corwin for "Westways" in 1972.; Magazine Articles

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Wright, Writers And Peru 1975-1976

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Material related to an article written by Corwin for "Westways" magazine in 1976 relating experiences of a familiarization trip to Peru in 1975.

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Cowboy Constellation 1975

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Material related to a humorous article written by Corwin for "Westways" magazine in 1975 at the behest of Frances Ring.

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Happiness Is Eating A Piece Of Glacier 1980

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Material related to an article written by Corwin for "Westways" magazine in 1980.

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Greetings 1979

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Material related to a special feature that appeared in "Westways" magazine on its 70th anniversary [1979]. The feature was a series of holographic "greetings" by Corwin and other prominent contributors and personalities.

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Material Dreams: Southern California Through The 1920s 1990

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Material related to a book review written by Corwin of Kevin Starr's "Material Dreams" and published in the Los Angeles Times on April 1, 1990.

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A. M. Sullivan 1937

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Script of a radio broadcast Corwin made on WOR New York on May 2, 1937, when he appeared as a guest of the poet A. M. Sullivan in a 15 minute program on the poetry of Spring and Machines.

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Susan's Evening 1964

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Concert program for a benefit concert by Andre Previn, Mahalia Jackson and others on April 3, 1964. Program contained notes by Corwin. Several typographical errors supplied by printer.

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Teen Years

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Typed and handwritten note kept through high school and into first years as a newspaperman on the "Greenfield Daily Recorder" where Corwin started work at age 17. There are possibly some later entries.

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Creative Radio Activity: Some Feeble Rays Of Hope 1979

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Manuscript and other materials related to an article written by Corwin for the "Calendar" section of the "Los Angeles Times" that appeared on September 16, 1979. Corwin's original title was "Golden Age II?"; Brown, James

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Eleven Plays From The Midwest Radio Theatre Workshop 1990

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A copy of a collection of radio plays compiled by David Ossman of the Midwest Radio Theatre Workshop. The anthology includes "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones" by Corwin, originally broadcast by CBS in 1941 in the "26 by Corwin" series and directed at that time by Ossman.

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Birthday Tribute And The Wartime Radio Plays Of Norman Corwin 1976-1990

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Two texts by Lance Hunt on Corwin, one a tribute on his 80th birthday, the other a play-by-play discussion of his wartime radio scripts. Hunt was a student at Canisius College.

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Entertainment And The Mass Media 1986-1990

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Annotated page proofs and other materials related to the publication of an essay by Corwin written at the invitation of Luther S. Luedtke, director of the School of Journalism at the University of Southern California for an anthology entitled "Making America: The Society and Culture of the United States". The book was published by the United States Information Agency and, later, by the University of North Carolina Press.

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Father, Son, Retain A 60-year Phone Ritual 1987

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Article and letter to the editor from the Los Angeles Times describing Corwin relationship with his father and family in Winthrop, Mass. Article was by Elizabeth Mehren, letter by Sherry Terzian.

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Rivalry - Hollywood Production 1956

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Script and other materials related to a production of the play "The Rivalry" written by Corwin and directed by him at the Circle Theatre in Hollywood in 1956. The play was produced by George Boroff and appeared under the title "Tonight! Lincoln Vs. Douglas!"; Boroff, George; Morrow, Jeff; Powers, Mala; Pine, Phillip; Lincoln, Abraham; Douglas, Stephen A.

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Rivalry - Broadway Production 1959

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Materials related to the New York [Broadway] production of the play "The Rivalry" written and directed by Corwin. The production was produced by Cheryl Crawford and Joel Schenker at the Bijou Theatre and starred Richard Boone, Nancy Kelly, and Martin Gabel. Included are an article about the production by Corwin and photos of the theatre marquee.

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Rivalry (Acting Edition) 1959-1961

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Material related to the publication and leasing of Corwin's play "The Rivalry" by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Royalty statements indicate cities where stage productions or readings of the play were performed apart from the national tour of the Gregory production and the Broadway run.

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Rivalry - Contracts

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Copies of contracts and correspondence related to Corwin's play "The Rivalry." An unsigned draft of an option agreement with 20th Century-Fox Films is also included.

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Rivalry - Television Production Litigation 1965-1969

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Materials related to litigation surrounding the 1965 sale of limited television rights to Corwin's play "The Rivalry" to Susskind's Talent-Associates-Paramount Ltd. Under this arrangement, a production of the play by the Cleveland Playhouse was included in the Esso Repertory Theatre television series and broadcast under its aegis. A teacher's guide to the production prepared by Modern Talking Picture Service, Inc., and a program guide for WETA Washington are included.

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Rivalry - Research

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Notebook and other materials related to research done by Corwin in the creation of his play on the Lincoln-Douglas debates "The Rivalry."; Lincoln, Abraham; Douglas, Stephen; Walton, Clyde C.

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Rivalry - Duane C. Bogie 1974-1979

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Correspondence between Corwin and Duane C. Bogie, president of Foote, Cone & Belding Productions, who supervised production for the agency and sponsor of the Hallmark Hall of Fame television broadcast of "The Rivalry" in 1975.

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Rivalry - Correspondence 1956-1957

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to productions of Corwin's play "The Rivalry".

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Great Debate (Later To Become "The Rivalry") 1954

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Correspondence between Corwin and a Chicago theatrical producer named Irving Harris during 1954 related to production of a play based on the Lincoln-Douglas debates. File also includes correspondence with theatrical agent Leah Salisbury and Harris's attorney Howard Squadron.

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Rivalry - Touring Production 1957-1958

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Material related to the touring production of Corwin's play "The Rivalry" in 1957-58.

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The Fourth Of July, 1976 1976

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Full page from the Los Angeles Times for Sunday, July 4, 1976 on which appeared Corwin's Bicentennial verses "The Fourth of July, 1976".

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The Unseen Theater 1969

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Copy of "Action Magazine," a bi-monthly publication of the Directors Guild of America, for November-December 1969. Issue contains an article by Corwin entitled "The Unseen Theater" that appeared as part of a special report on radio's Golden Age.

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Confessions Of A Lincoln Buff 1977

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Incomplete manuscript of a speech delivered on February 12, 1977 at the 45th annual Watchorn Lincoln Dinner at the University of Redlands.

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Rivalry - Teleplay 2nd Draft 1975

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Second draft of the adaptation for television of Corwin's play "The Rivalry" made for the Walt deFaria Company for a production by NBC that starred Arthur Hill and Charles Durning.

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Rivalry - Teleplay 1st Draft 1975

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First draft of the adaptation for television of Corwin's play "The Rivalry" made for the Walt deFaria Company for a production by NBC that starred Arthur Hill and Charles Durning.

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Network At Fifty

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Drafts of script for "Network at Fifty", an ode commemorating CBS's 50th anniversary, read on the air by Walter Cronkite on April 1, 1978. Correspondence, press releases and press clippings related to the event are also included.

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Readers Theater News 1978-1981

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Three issues of "Readers Theatre News" containing material by and about Corwin and his work with readers theater in radio broadcasting.

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Aging Is? 1988

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Material related to a panel discussion on aging at the Southern California Counseling Center in Los Angeles on April 12, 1988.

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Emmy Magazine 1986

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December 1986 issue of "Emmy Magazine" containing a review article entitled "Murrow: A Man as Good as His Myth" by Joe Saltzman in which Corwin is quoted.

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Golden Age [For Time-life] 1966

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Correspondence and treatment for a recording project for Time-Life entitled "The Golden Age" prepared by Corwin at the behest of Herbert Moss, president of Gotham Recording Corp. in 1966.

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The Legacy Of Norman Corwin 1985

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Photocopy of an article by Thomas H. Middleton that appeared in the December 1985 issue of "Goodlife" that provided an appreciation of Corwins career.

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Lincoln College 1990

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Material related to Corwin's reception of an honorary degree of Doctor of Literary Arts from Lincoln College at Lincoln, Illinois. File also includes drafts of Corwin's keynote address for the commencement at which he received the degree 0n May 12, 1990.

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Metamorphoses [Title Changed To Winds Of Change] 1978-1982

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Script of narration for an animated feature film loosely based on Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and a clipping of an ad for the film from the May 4, 1980 Calendar section of the Los Angeles Times.

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Norman Corwin One-act Playwriting Contest 1967-1972

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Scripts of winning entries, flyer and performance programs from the "Norman Corwin One-Act Playwriting Contest" sponsored by the Aztec Theatre Guild and the Theatre faculty of San Diego State College in 1967 and 1970.

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Seven Seas 1969

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Correspondence and advertising materials related to a series of documentary television programs originally produced by Italian diver, Bruno Vailati. Corwin adapted the Italian scripts for American television distribution and shared with Vailati the task of voice-over narration.

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Norman Corwin Profile 1990

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The premiere issue of "Sparks: the Magazine of Creative Audio" [released Spring 1990] containing Part 1 of a "Norman Corwin Profile" by John Rieger.

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Sixty-first Academy Awards [1989] 1989

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Material related to the 61st Academy Awards presentation held on March 29, 1989 while Corwin was in his ninth and last year on the Academy's Board of Governors, during which he was elected First Vice-President; Pamphlet For The 61st Annual Academy Awards Presentation Of 1989. (The 61st) Contains references to C as 1st vice President.

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Reflections On Civility And The Art Of Bad-mouthing 1987

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Manuscript of an article by Corwin entitled "Reflections on Civility and the Art of Bad-Mouthing" that appeared in January 1987 in the 50th anniversary issue of "AFTRA Magazine. A copy of the issue and correspondence with Dick Moore and Associates is included.

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Introduction To Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt 1961-1972

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Photocopy of the manuscript to Corwin's introduction of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt to a convention of the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training [ORT] at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 13, 1961. The original manuscript was contributed to the literary auction of the Compassionate Arts in April 1972.

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Santa Monica Evening Outlet Interview 1986

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Copy of the Focus section of the June 20, 1986, issue of the "Santa Monica Evening Outlook" containing an interview of Corwin by staff writer Shirley Sager Hatten entitled "Corwin wages war on mediocrity, indifference". The article contains two color photographs.

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365-day Fantasy 1987

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Correspondence and other material related to an article by Corwin published in the Fall 1987 issue of "The National Forum", journal of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. The article, entitled "The 365-Day Fantasy", was written at the invitation of Dean Ray Newton of Northern Arizona University. A copy of the issue is included.

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They're Tuning In To The Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear 1987

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Copy of the March 1987 issue of "Smithsonian" magazine containing an article by Leonard Maltin on SPERDVAC containing allusions to Corwin and a photograph of him by Leigh Weiner.

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Seems Radio Is Here To Stay 1941-1987

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Cassette tape of February 2, 1941, broadcast of "Seems Radio Is Here To Stay", the first episode of the "Theatre of Freedom" series and letter to Greg Gormick of CBS related to the recording.

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William Hobart Weintraub 1948

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Photostats for a presentation by Weintraub to be used to promote a project entitled "Studio One" with Corwin in 1948. Contains Corwin's awards, citations, and some reviews. Title "Studio One" was later used with Corwin's permission by Fletcher Markle.

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Words Without Music 1987-1989

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Manuscript of an article by Corwin entitled "Norman Corwin's 'Words Without Music'" that appeared in the Winter 1987 issue of "New Management, The Magazine of Innovative Management". Correspondence and a copy of the issue also included.

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The World According To Corwin 1987

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Copy of the October 1987 issue of Emmy Magazine in which there appeared this article by John Krampner about Corwin; Krampner, John

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World Publishing Co. 1963-1964

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Correspondence between personnel of World Publishing Co. and other materials related to the publication of Corwin's book "Overkill and Megalove" and a publication called "Plowshare" containing three poems from "Overkill and Megalove".

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Overkill And Megalove - Professional Theatre Center [Hollywood] Production

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Correspondence and other materials related to the Professional Theatre Center production of "Overkill and Megalove" in Hollywood on July 24-26, 1964, at the Lucille Ball Theater.

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Overkill And Megalove - Festival Theater [San Anselmo] Production 1967

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Correspondence and other materials related to a production of "overkill and Megalove" at the Festival Theater in San Anselmo, CA, on April 2, 1967.

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Overkill And Megalove - Research Materials 1962-1963

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Backgound material used in research for the play "Overkill and Megalove".

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Overkill And Megalove - Script circa 1960s

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Overkill And Megalove - Stage Adaptation circa 1960s

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Overkill And Megalove - Manuscripts circa 1960s

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Overkill And Megalove - Script circa 1960s

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Overkill And Megalove - Manuscripts And Notes 1963-1964

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Original typescript, production charts,final typescript of Corwin's play "Overkill and Megalove" together with production charts and notes by Josef Marais on one of the songs.

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Overkill And Megalove - Correspondence 1963-1964

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Correspondence related to Corwin's play "Overkill and Megalove" and to its theatrical productions. There is also a photograph of Corwin taken at an interview regarding the play on the television program "Cavalcade of Books."; Maciver, Robert M.; Roth, Lester; Corey, Ruth Lechlitner; Wiseman, Joseph; Schlein, Charles; Reisch, Walter; Matsumoto, Takuo; Corwin, Alfred; Terkel, Studs; Lee, Robert E.; Rukeyser, Muriel; Targ, William; Freeman, Don; Fabricant, Noah; Nadel, Arthur

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Overkill And Megalove - Contracts 1963-1964

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Contracts related to the the book and music of Corwin's play "Overkill and Megalove."; Marais, Josef; Marais, Miranda

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Overkill And Megalove - Studs Terkel (Chicago) Production, Etc. 1963-1972

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Correspondence related to an adaptation of Corwin's book "Overkill and Megalove" for radio broadcast on WMFT Chicago by Studs Terkel, a 11/27/63 BBC broadcast of excerpts read by Corwin and Selette Cole, and other requests for permission to use the material. A review of the book from Australia is also included.

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Overkill And Megalove - Book Reviews 1963-1964

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Over thirty reviews of Corwin's book "Overkill and Megalove".

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Overkill And Megalove - Leah Salisbury 1964

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Correspondence between Corwin and theatrical agent Leah Salisbury regarding his play "Overkill and Megalove."; Salisbury, Leah; Schenker, Joel; Rich, Gil; Olney, Julian; Walker, Turnley; Theatrical Productions; Plays; Overkill And Megalove

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Overkill And Megalove - A Preview In "The Nation" 1963

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Copy of the January 26, 1963, issue of "The Nation" containing excerpts from Corwin's book "Overkill and Megalove."

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Honors Day Program, USC 1983

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Material related to Corwin's participation as master of ceremonies at the Honors Day Program on November 13, 1983, at USC.

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University Of Indiana 1963-1975

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Correspondence with personnel at the University of Indiana. Letters to and from William R. Cagle relate to Corwin's interview with Serge Eisenstein.

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Glastnost Film Festival 1989

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Material related to Corwin's participation as a panel moderator at the Glastnost Film Festival presented jointly by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Foundation, and the American-Soviet Film Initiative at the Academy's Goldwyn Theater.

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Overkill And Megalove - Script And Notes circa 1960s

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This Man From Monticello 1966-1967

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Scripts of the screenplay by Corwin on the life of Thomas Jefferson for 20th Century-Fox entitled "This Man From Montecello".

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This Man From Monticello 1966-1967

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Scripts and revisions for the screenplay by Corwin of the life of Thomas Jefferson for 20th Century-Fox entitled "This Man From Monticello". The film was never made.

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Noble Savage 1963

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Script and other materials related to experimental productions of a play by Corwin on the life of Paul Gauguin entitled "The Noble Savage" in 1963.

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Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Productions of

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Documents, papers and publicity related to this production. Includes: photocopy of a script for an episode of "Norman Corwin's Words Without Music" entitled "The Plot To Overthrow Christmas" broadcast on December 25, 1938. Included is an 8"x10" black and white print of the young Corwin at the microphone; reviews; CBS memos and newsletters; Page, Don; Lague, Louise; Sheldon, John; Champlin, Charles; Baily, Howard

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Untitled And Other Radio Dramas 1945-1947

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Manuscript of Corwin's third collection of radio plays entitled "Untitled and Other Radio Dramas" and published by Henry Holt in 1945, 1947.

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Both Of And Out Of This World 1961

Scope and Contents

Copy of the November 1961 issue of "Perfect Home" containing an article by Corwin entitled "Both OF and OUT OF This World".

box 15, folder 5

From Taxi To Olive Grove 1984

Scope and Contents

Materials relating to an article by Corwin that appeared in the October 1984 issue of "The Journalist" entitled "From Taxi to Olive Grove." "The Journalist" is published by the USC School of Journalism.

box 15, folder 6

Censorship 1971-1972

Scope and Contents

Partial draft of a statement on censorship protesting attacks by Spiro Agnew on the media written for the Writers Guild of America.

box 16, folder 1

Citizen Of The World - Cbs Publicity Releases 1949

Scope and Contents

Thirteen publicity releases between March 4 and October 13, 1949 related to this broadcast. Four photos of Corwin and Lee J. Cobb, the narrator of the documentary.

box 16, folder 3

Citizen Of The World - Research And Background Material 1949

Scope and Contents

Research materials related to this broadcast.

box 16, folder 5

Citizen Of The World - Press Review 1949

Scope and Contents

Clippings of reviews of this broadcast.

box 16, folder 6

Curse Of 589 1982

Scope and Contents

Script and materials related to a radio version of "The Hyphen," a play written by Corwin for the University of Utah's on-campus theater in 1966. Commissioned by the National Theatre of Chicago in 1982.

box 16, folder 7

40th Anniversary Of Elbe River Link-up 1985

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and materials related to a special 40th Anniversary edition of "On A Note of Triumph" with a new preface by Corwin. Edition was commissioned by Veterans for Peace. A copy of the commemorative edition is included.

box 16, folder 8

Greenfield Daily Recorder 1926-1958

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's experiences with the "Greenfield Daily Recorder" of Greenfield, Mass. where he had his first job as a reporter. File includes articles about Corwin, correspondence related to his employment, and correspondence, clippings, and other materials related to a reminiscences by Corwin published in the "Recorder" in 1958. Also included are materials related to Corwin's service as Secretary of the Franklin-Hampshire Baseball League.

box 16, folder 9

Goodbye Darkness 1980

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and materials related to Corwin's review of "Goodbye Darkness" by William Manchester.

box 16, folder 10

War Of The Worlds 1987

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and photocopy of Corwin's review of a reading of H. G. Wells' "War of the World" on audiocassette in the Los Angeles Times; Hardy, Robert; Wells, H. G.

box 16, folder 11

The Battle For Peace 1981

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other materials related to Corwin's review ot "The Battle for Peace" by Ezer Weizman published in the Los Angeles Times Book Review in 1981.

box 16, folder 12

Treasury For The Free World 1946

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and press clipping of Corwin's review of "Treasury for the Free World" published in "PM" in 1946.

box 16, folder 13

Secret Six 1979

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other materials related to Corwin's review of "The Secret Six" by Otto J. Scott published in the Los Angeles Times Book Review in 1979.

box 16, folder 14

Encyclopedia Of China Today 1979

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material related to Corwin's review of the "Encyclopedia of China Today" published in the "Los Angeles Times Book Review" in 1979.

box 16, folder 15

Once In Galconda 1981

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and clippings of Corwin's review of "Once in Golconda" published in the "Los Angeles Times Book Review" in 1981.

box 17, folder 1

Miscellaneous Letters 1980-1989

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous correspondence between Corwin and a variety of individuals, not otherwise filed.

box 17, folder 2

Rivalry - Hallmark TV Production 1975

Scope and Contents

Script and other materials related to the 1975 television production of Corwin's play "The Rivalry" on the Hallmark Hall of Fame [NBC].

box 17, folder 3

Australian Press 1946

Scope and Contents

Index to scrapbook. Memorandum by Corwin listing and describing press reports of his visit to Australia during his "One World" trip in 1946. Clippings are to be found in the bound scrapbook dealing with this event.

box 17, folder 4

How To Have Fun With Radio 1938-1990

Scope and Contents

32 page booklet entitled "How to Have Fun With Radio" first published in 1938 and presented to Corwin by sound engineer Jerry Zelinger. This 1990 reprint is inscribed by Zelinger.

box 18, folder 1

War Of The Worlds 1938

Scope and Contents

A gift copy of the 1938 broadcast on the "Mercury Theatre on the Air" by Orson Welles of H. G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" as adapted by Howard Koch. Copy includes an explanatory preface.

box 18, folder 2

The World Of Carl Sandburg 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

Reviews of the theatrical production in Los Angeles of "The World of Carl Sandburg" adapted and directed by Corwin in 1959-60.

box 18, folder 3

Thirteen by Corwin - Book Reviews circa 1940s

Scope and Contents

Newspaper cliipings pertaining to the book "Thirteen By Corwin"

box 19, folder 1

Eternal Road Co., Inc. 1990

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other materials from "The Eternal Road Company," a start-up company proposing to produce several "classic radio plays," including seven by Corwin.

box 19, folder 2

Golden Door 1954-1956

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's libretto entitled "The Golden Door" written for the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland on the occasion of the tercentenary of the settlement of Jews in the United States in 1955.

box 19, folder 3

Golden Quill Award 1991

Scope and Contents

Text of a speech and materials related to Corwin's receipt of a second Golden Quill Award on June 13, 1991. Corwin spoke on the subject of his book, "Trivializing America."; Davidson, Edna; Krupp, E. C.; Ring, Frances; Lafferty, Perry

box 19, folder 4

Inside The Movie Kingdom 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a television broadcast, produced by Sextant Productions in 1963, entitled "Inside the Movie Kingdom." Corwin wrote and edited the program, which was broadcast as a special by NBC on March 20, 1964.

box 20, folder 1

PHP [Peace And Happiness Through Prosperity] 1969-1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to article Corwin wrote in 1969 for the inaugural issue of "PHP Magazine" entitled "The Pursuit of the Pursuit of Happiness." "PHP" was an English language magazine published in Japan.

box 20, folder 2

Guest Of Honor 1970-1972

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's relationship with the Dick Brand Agency who represented Corwin in his film and television work for several years, particularly for "Norman Corwin Presents" and "Guest of Honor." The relationship was troubled and ended with Corwin firing the agency as his representative in August 1972.

box 20, folder 3

Guest Of Honor Series: Abigail Adams 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on Abigail Adams, wife of the second President of the United States.

box 20, folder 4

Guest Of Honor Series: Ethan Allen 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on Revolutionary War hero, Ethan Allen.

box 20, folder 5

Guest Of Honor Series: John Adams 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on John Adams, second President of the United States.

box 20, folder 6

Guest Of Honor Series: Samuel Adams 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on Revolutionary War hero, Samuel Adams.

box 20, folder 7

Guest Of Honor Series: Benedict Arnold 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on Revolutionary War general, Benedict Arnold.

box 21, folder 1

Guest Of Honor Series: Aaron Burr 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on Vice President, Aaron Burr.

box 21, folder 2

Guest Of Honor Series: Cornwallis 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on British Revoultionary War general, Lord Cornwallis.

box 21, folder 3

Guest Of Honor Series: Citizen Genet 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on French envoy to the United States, Citizen Genet.

box 22, folder 1

Guest Of Honor Series: Alexander Hamilton 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with the pilot episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.

box 22, folder 2

Guest Of Honor Series: John Hancock 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock.

box 22, folder 3

Guest Of Honor Series: John Jay 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the first U.S. Chief Justice, John Jay.

box 22, folder 4

Guest Of Honor Series: Thomas Jefferson 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

box 22, folder 5

Guest Of Honor Series: John Paul Jones 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the founder of the U.S. Navy, John Paul Jones.

box 22, folder 6

Guest Of Honor Series: Henry Knox 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the first U.S. Secretary of War, Henry Knox.

box 22, folder 7

Guest Of Honor Series: Marquis De Lafayette 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the French Revolutionary War general, the Marquis de Lafayette.

box 22, folder 8

Guest Of Honor Series: Dolly Madison 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the fourth First Lady, Dolly Madison.

box 22, folder 9

Guest Of Honor Series: James Madison 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the fourth President of the United Staes, James Madison.

box 22, folder 10

Guest Of Honor Series: James Monroe 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the fifth President of the United Staes, James Monroe.

box 23, folder 1

Guest Of Honor Series: Gouveneur Morris 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with a produced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the Revolutionary War figure, Gouverneur Morris.

box 23, folder 2

Guest Of Honor Series: Thomas Paine 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the Revolutionary War figure, Thomas Paine.

box 23, folder 3

Guest Of Honor Series: Paul Revere 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with a produced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the Revolutionary War figure, Paul Revere.

box 23, folder 4

Guest Of Honor Series: John Trumbull 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the Revolutionary War figure, John Trumbull.

box 23, folder 5

Guest Of Honor Series: George Washington 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the first President of the United States, George Washington.

box 23, folder 6

Guest Of Honor Series: Mad Anthony Wayne 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other material associated with an unproduced episode of the "Guest of Honor" television series on the Revolutionary War figure, Mad Anthony Wayne.

box 23, folder 7

Corwin On Media 1973-1980

Scope and Contents

Explanatory notes on the 95 monthly columns Corwin wrote for "Westways" Magazine between January 1973 and November 1980. Includes a chronological breakdown and an alphabetical list by title.

box 23, folder 8

Corwin On Media: Arias From Triviata 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1980.

box 23, folder 9

Corwin On Media: Around The Horn 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1975.

box 23, folder 10

Corwin On Media: Arts, Fat Cats, Holy Cows 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1974.

box 23, folder 11

Corwin On Media: Avast, Ye Groaners! 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1976.

box 23, folder 12

Corwin On Media: Beisbol, Anyone? 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1974.

box 23, folder 13

Corwin On Media: Bores; Manucripts 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1976.

box 23, folder 14

Corwin On Media: Boston 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1976.

box 23, folder 15

Corwin On Media: Broun 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1975.

box 24, folder 1

Corwin On Media: Can The Laughter 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1977.

box 24, folder 2

Corwin On Media: C & C (Conscience And Communications) 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1974.

box 24, folder 3

Corwin On Media: Concern 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1980.

box 24, folder 4

Corwin On Media: Celebrity 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1974.

box 24, folder 5

Corwin On Media: Cheers And Chills 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1976.

box 24, folder 6

Corwin On Media: Chez Khatchaturian 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1978.

box 24, folder 7

Corwin On Media: The Comics 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1978.

box 24, folder 8

Corwin On Media: Contact 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1977.

box 24, folder 9

Corwin On Media: Counting Losses 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1975.

box 24, folder 10

Corwin On Media: Dead Flies And Dostoevski 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1980.

box 24, folder 11

Corwin On Media: Dear Sir Or Madam 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1977.

box 24, folder 12

Corwin On Media: Did The Whale Blow It? 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1977.

box 24, folder 13

Corwin On Media: The Docudramatelementary 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in December 1973.

box 24, folder 14

Corwin On Media: Equivokes And Slams 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1976.

box 24, folder 15

Corwin On Media: Eternal Spaniard 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1973.

box 24, folder 16

Corwin On Media: Et Tu, Dali 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1973.

box 24, folder 17

Corwin On Media: Exotic Crimes (Title Not Used) 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1973.

box 24, folder 18

Corwin On Media: Fantasy In The Arts 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1973. Manuscript missing, published column only.

box 24, folder 19

Corwin On Media: Fire, Blood, Passion 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1975.

box 24, folder 20

Corwin On Media: Favorites 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1979.

box 24, folder 21

Corwin On Media: Flights Of Angels 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1980.; Magazine Articles

box 25, folder 1

Corwin On Media: For Example 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1979.

box 25, folder 2

Corwin On Media: Fragging And Bragging 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1974.

box 25, folder 3

Corwin On Media: The Game Of The Name 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1979.

box 25, folder 4

Corwin On Media: The Grand National Dump 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1973.

box 25, folder 5

Corwin On Media: Harmless Affairs 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1974.

box 25, folder 6

Corwin On Media: Hero 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1979.

box 25, folder 7

Corwin On Media: Hillbilly? 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1978.

box 25, folder 8

Corwin On Media: Ho, Ho, Ho 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1980.

box 25, folder 9

Corwin On Media: Houses Of Art 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1975.

box 25, folder 10

Corwin On Media: In Praise Of Images 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1974.

box 25, folder 11

Corwin On Media: In The Racks 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1980.

box 25, folder 12

Corwin On Media: The Interview 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in December 1974.

box 25, folder 13

Corwin On Media: Ions In The Fire 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1973.

box 25, folder 14

Corwin On Media: The Iron Bed 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1976.

box 25, folder 15

Corwin On Media: Isomata, Isomedia 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1973.

box 25, folder 16

Corwin On Media: Jack Smith's L.a. 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1980.

box 25, folder 17

Corwin On Media: Jerusalem Printout 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1977.

box 25, folder 18

Corwin On Media: Johnny Come Lately 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1976.

box 25, folder 19

Corwin On Media: The Joys Of Compendia 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1978.

box 25, folder 20

Corwin On Media: Lowlights 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in December 1976.

box 25, folder 21

Corwin On Media: Lyrics, Yeah 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1977.

box 26, folder 1

Corwin On Media: Mailbox On Mars 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1977.

box 26, folder 2

Corwin On Media: Man Meets God 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1975.

box 26, folder 3

Corwin On Media: Many Thanks 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1980.

box 26, folder 4

Corwin On Media: Mediocrity Addicts 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1978.

box 26, folder 5

Corwin On Media: Memento 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1974.

box 26, folder 6

Corwin On Media: More Amphiboly 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in October 1976.

box 26, folder 7

Corwin On Media: More Fun Than Fun 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1977.

box 26, folder 8

Corwin On Media: More Matter, Less Art 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1979.

box 26, folder 9

Corwin On Media: Network At Fifty 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1978. Written for the 50th anniversary of CBS and read over the network by Walter Cronkite. Items are photocopies.

box 26, folder 10

Corwin On Media: O Death, Where Is Thy Yuk? 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1973.

box 26, folder 11

Corwin On Media: Of Prunes And Persuasion 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1974.

box 26, folder 12

Corwin On Media: Oops 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1979.

box 26, folder 13

Corwin On Media: Options On A Good Book 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1977.

box 26, folder 14

Corwin On Media: Other Men's Flowers 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in April 1975.

box 26, folder 15

Corwin On Media: O You Spearmint Kiddo 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in December 1977.

box 26, folder 16

Corwin On Media: Paper Movie 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1976.

box 26, folder 17

Corwin On Media: Piffle 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1976.

box 26, folder 18

Corwin On Media: Pioneers At Lunch 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1975.

box 26, folder 19

Corwin On Media: Plethora 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1979.

box 26, folder 20

Corwin On Media: Plum8stib6sulite 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in December 1979.

box 26, folder 21

Corwin On Media: Pogo And Company 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1979.

box 26, folder 22

Corwin On Media: Poor Aristocrats 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1973.

box 26, folder 23

Corwin On Media: Popular Mechanics 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in May 1978.

box 26, folder 24

Corwin On Media: A Press Of Puns 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1977.

box 26, folder 25

Corwin On Media: Prime Buffs 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1974.

box 27, folder 1

Corwin On Media: Pundemonium 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1979.

box 27, folder 2

Corwin On Media: 63 To 0 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1979.

box 27, folder 3

Corwin On Media: S. J. Perelman 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in February 1980.

box 27, folder 4

Corwin On Media: Smith And The Snobs 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1973.

box 27, folder 5

Corwin On Media: Soul And Console 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in December 1978.

box 27, folder 6

Corwin On Media: Speaking Of Talk 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1977.

box 27, folder 7

Corwin On Media: Special Requests 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1980.

box 27, folder 8

Corwin On Media: Stimulus 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1978.

box 27, folder 9

Corwin On Media: Studs And Rods 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1975. Article reprinted in "Producers Guild Journal".

box 27, folder 10

Corwin On Media: Taking Credit 1977

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in January 1977. Reprinted in "Producers Guild Journal" and "Writers Guild Newsletter."; Krasna, Norman; Greenspan, Lou; Trivers, Barry

box 27, folder 11

Corwin On Media: Technical Knockout 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in July 1978. Article was reproduced as a mini-booklet published in limited edition [100 copies] by the Santa Susana Press in 1981.

box 27, folder 12

Corwin On Media: Thank You, Thank You 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1978.

box 27, folder 13

Corwin On Media: Tough Guys 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in August 1976. Reprinted in the "Journal" [Producers Guild Journal?]; Bronstein, Lynne

box 27, folder 14

Corwin On Media: Truth As A Fraction 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in December 1975.

box 27, folder 15

Corwin On Media: Tube Spray, '74-75 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1974.

box 27, folder 16

Corwin On Media: The Uses Of Outrage 1978

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in September 1978.

box 27, folder 17

Corwin On Media: Very Nice, Very Nice 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in November 1975. Excerpt reprinted in "Readers Digest".

box 27, folder 18

Corwin On Media: The View From Peak Abou 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1980.

box 28, folder 1

Corwin On Media: Visit From A Demon 1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1974. Reprinted in "Producers Guild Journal".

box 28, folder 2

Corwin On Media: Wanted: Phrasemakers 1973

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in March 1973.

box 28, folder 3

Corwin On Media: 63 To 0; Manuscripts 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine in June 1979.

box 28, folder 4

Corwin On Media: Letters To The Editor 1973-1980

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's monthly column published in "Westways" magazine. Letters to the editor of Westways, mostly related to the magazine's decision to drop columns on media, the arts, literature and local history.

box 29, folder 1

Isomata Review 1973

Scope and Contents

Issue No. 2 of the "ISOMATA Review" published in Summer 1973. Corwin wrote the introduction.

box 29, folder 2

Isomata 1972

Scope and Contents

Bound copy of farewell messages from members of Corwin's Idyllwild School of Music class of 1972.

box 29, folder 3

University Of North Carolina 1967

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other materials related to Corwin's association with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

box 29, folder 4

Letters From Students At The University Of Michigan 1984

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and students of the University of Michigan related to his appointment there as Stasheff Lecturer in 1984 and his production of one of his plays ("The Undecided Molecule") during the same period.

box 30, folder 1

Isomata (Idyllwild School Of Music And The Arts), Part 1 1972-1995

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other materials related to Corwins association with ISOMATA. IDENTIFICATION BADGE, FOR THE IDYLLWILD SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS. Creative Writing.

box 30, folder 2

Isomata (Idyllwild School Of Music And The Arts), Part 2 1972-1995

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other materials related to Corwins association with ISOMATA. IDENTIFICATION BADGE, FOR THE IDYLLWILD SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS. Creative Writing.

box 30, folder 3

Students Of Course 596 San Diego State 1978

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Corwin's appointment as Distinguished Visiting Lecturer at San Diego State University in 1978. He elected to teach a course entitled "The Creative Person and the Lively Arts".

box 31, folder 1

Letters From Students Of Corwin Creative Writing Classes At The Idyllwild School Of Music And The Arts From 1972 1972

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to courses taught by Corwin at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts from 1972 on.

box 31, folder 2

Directors Guild Oral History: The Norman Corwin Oral History 1987

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of the transcripts of interviews of Norman Corwin by Douglas Bell for the Directors Guild of America. The interviews were done between July and December 1987. Also included is a subject index to the transcripts.

box 32, folder 1

Could Be! 1949

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a radio program by Corwin produced in 1949 and first broadcast on NBC on Sept. 11, 1949.

box 32, folder 2

Conscience Doth Make Tigers 1944

Scope and Contents

Clipping of a magazine article written by Corwin in 1944 for "Madamoiselle".

box 32, folder 3

Cultural Commission: 5th Annual Armand Hammer Award 1984

Scope and Contents

Materials relating to Corwin's appearance as Master of Ceremonies at the 5th Annual Armand Hammer Award ceremony on October 24, 1984, at which Anna Bing Arnold was honored. The event was sponsored by the Los Angeles Cultural Commission.

box 32, folder 4

Cbs Expense Accounts (Between April And August 1945) 1945

Scope and Contents

Expense account vouchers in carbon copy covering dining expenses in Hollywood during the spring and summer of 1945. Corwin entertained a large variety of motion picture and show business celebrities.

box 32, folder 5

Meeting Of The Democratic National Convention Preliminary Committee, 1960 1960

Scope and Contents

Transcript of a meeting Corwin attended at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles in 1960.

box 32, folder 6

Ford's Theater 1971-1972

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and several individuals related to the threat of a lawsuit over an unexplained cancellation of a production of Corwin's play "The Rivalry" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., in 1971-72.

box 32, folder 7

Golden Globe Award Dinner, 1970 1970

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a speech Corwin wrote for Edward G. Robinson which he delivered at the Golden Globe Award Dinner on February 2, 1970. Also included are Corwin's own remarks on the occasion.

box 32, folder 8

Mail From Abroad

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and various foreign correspondents.

box 32, folder 9

Transatlantic Call: People To People 1943-1945

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's series of radio broadcasts during World War II. Also included is a publicity photo of Corwin with Laurence Gilliam of the British Broadcasting Corporation and New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in the Mayor's office.

box 32, folder 10

The Creative Person 596 / 34 1978

Scope and Contents

Anthology of student writings from Corwin's course 596, "The Creative Person in the Arts", at San Diego State University. The anthology includes Corwin's own "Network at 50" piece.

box 33, folder 1

Flight To The Moon 1969

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a script Corwin wrote in 1969 for Communications Group West for a sound recording documentary of the first moon landing, narrated by Wally Schirra.

box 33, folder 2

French Authors Society 1972

Scope and Contents

Materials related to requests for rights to broadcast Corwin's scripts in France. Corwin became a member of the Societe des Auteurs et Compositeurs in November 1972.

box 33, folder 3

Foreign Rights And Performances

Scope and Contents

Materials relating to requests for rights to broadcast Corwin's scripts in foreign countries.

box 33, folder 4

Jerusalem Printout 1972-1985

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in a week-long Jerusalem Fair at the Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. Corwin wrote the keynote address for opening night "Jerusalem Printout" and delivered it on November 23, 1972.

box 33, folder 5

Prayer For The 70s 1970

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's poem published by Doubleday as a small book in 1969 and reprinted in the "Producers Guild Journal" in March 1970. File contains manuscript drafts and published versions.

box 33, folder 6

Joshua 1961

Scope and Contents

Programs from the First International Los Angeles Music Festival, June 1-11, 1961, at which Corwin narrated at the premiere of the oratorio by Franz Waxman, "Joshua". Corwin also served as master of ceremonies for the festival and introduced pieces by a variety of modern composers.

box 33, folder 7

Invitations To Special Occasions

Scope and Contents

Invitation cards and telegrams from various sources.

box 33, folder 8

The Writers' Los Angeles (A Symposium) 1979

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in the symposium "The Writers' Los Angeles" at UCLA on February 28, 1979.

box 33, folder 9

Priming The Prime Primer, Or, It's Corwin's Turn To Burn 1944

Scope and Contents

Parody radio script written by Milton Robertson, directed by Ted Cott, and broadcast on WNEW new York on April 12, 1944.

box 34, folder 1

Jerusalem Printout 1972

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of poem written for the opening of the Jerusalem Fair on November 23, 1972.

box 34, folder 2

Breakthrough By Moshe Dayan 1981

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Corwin's review of the book "Breakthrough" by Moshe Dayan published in the Los Angeles Times Book Review section on October 4, 1981.

box 34, folder 3

The Book Of The Bible By Riedel, Tracy And Moskowitz 1979

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Corwin's review of the book "The Book of the Bible" by Riedel, Tracy and Moskowitz published in the Los Angeles Times Book Review section on December 9, 1979.

box 34, folder 4

International Encyclopedia Of Communications

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Corwin's review of the "International Encyclopedia of Communications" published in the Los Angeles Times Book Review section on June 11, 1989. Also: mimeographic copy of printed review.

box 34, folder 5

Drinks Before Dinner By E. L. Doctorow 1979

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Corwin's review of the "Drinks Before Dinner" a novel by E. L. Doctorow published in the Los Angeles Times Book Review section on August 5, 1979.

box 34, folder 6

Unknown California 1985

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Corwin's review of the "Unknown California" edited by Eisen and Fine published in the Los Angeles Times Book Review section on June 30, 1985.

box 34, folder 7

Robert Ortlieb / Sculpture

Scope and Contents

Catalog of an exhibition by California sculptor Robert Ortlieb. Text of the catalog was written by Corwin. Manuscript appears to have been lost.

box 34, folder 8

Maggie (Maggie Savoy Bellows); Manuscripts

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of a eulogy written by Corwin for newspaperwoman and writer Maggie Savoy Bellows. Corwin also contributed to a book of remembrances assembled by Jim Bellows and published by Ward Ritchie Press.

box 34, folder 9

Old Time Radio Convention 1990

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation at the Friends of Old Time Radio Convention at Newark, NJ, on October 18-20, 1990. At the Convention, Corwin presented an adaptation of his first script for CBS "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" with a cast headed by Burgess Meredith.

box 34, folder 10

Letters From Colleges And Universities

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and the faculties and staffs of various institutions of higher learning.

box 34, folder 11

Poetry In The Therapeutic Experience 1978

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of a testimonial by Corwin of the book "Poetry in the Therapeutic Experience" edited by Dr. Arthur Lerner. A copy of the book is included.

box 34, folder 12

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

First draft typescript [partly holographic] of "On a Note of Triumph", including an opening sequence later discarded.

box 34, folder 13

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Second draft typescript of "On a Note of Triumph" with holographic inscription to Leo Mishkin.

box 35, folder 1

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of the "On a Note of Triumph" Album cover and a photocopy of Corwin on the cover of The Saturday Review of Literature

box 35, folder 2

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Bound report by Richard Dorrance of CBS outlining "the extent of activities undertaken by Columbia-owned stations to promote the special rebroadcast of N of T on 5.13.45." Report contains copies of telegrams, flyers, a photograph, etc. Clipped to the front of the folder is a memo from Frank Stanton.

box 35, folder 3

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Digest of the complete file series of "On a Note of Triumph" prepared by Norman Corwin.

box 35, folder 4

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous correspondence and other documents relating to the first broadcasts of "On a Note of Triumph". Also includes a poem written by a 16-year-old Brooklyn boy on "N of T" and an article from "Slavic American" on "One World Flight" related to Corwin's discussions on N of T in Moscow.

box 35, folder 5

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and broadcasting executives and workers concerning the broadcast of "On a Note of Triumph".

box 35, folder 6

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Letters from listeners responding to the broadcasts of "On a Note of Triumph" in 1945.

box 35, folder 7

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from friends and acquaintances regarding the broadcasts of "On a Note of Triumph". File contains copies of some of Corwin's replies.

box 35, folder 8

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and individuals and organizations requesting permission to use excerpts of "On a Note of Triumph".

box 35, folder 9

On A Note Of Triumph

Scope and Contents

Press clippings and published reviews of "On a Note of Triumph" from 1945-1991; Greene, Bob; Mann, Jack; Ranson, Jo; Gassner, John; Smith, Jack; Offineer, Bee; Little, Mary

box 35, folder 10

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Requests for permission to use or reprint "On a Note of Triumph".

box 35, folder 11

On A Note Of Triumph 1945-1946

Scope and Contents

Inscribed copy of "The Student's Radio English Manual III", by Lilian Chao, containing a telescoped and truncated version of "On a Note of Triumph".

box 35, folder 12

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Letter from Jules Dundee of Station WABC New York to Corwin together with three photographs of the window display at Macy's department store and Scribner's Book Shop of the book version of "On a Note of Triumph", 7/12/45.

box 35, folder 13

On A Note Of Triumph 1945-1946

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and memoranda between Corwin and CBS personnel regarding the original broadcasts of "On a Note of Triumph" and follow-up book and recording publications, including a foreword to a new edition of the broadcast.

box 35, folder 14

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to rebroadcast of "On a Note of Triumph" to German prisoners of war in the United States. Letters from prisoners contain their reactions to the broadcast.

box 35, folder 15

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and individuals and organizations requesting copies of the script or recording of "On a Note of Triumph".

box 35, folder 16

On A Note Of Triumph

Scope and Contents

Unpublished manuscript of production notes prepared for "on a Note of Triumph".

box 35, folder 17

On A Note Of Triumph 1945-1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to foreign responses to "On a Note of Triumph" together with requests for permission to use excerpts in print and to rebroadcast the production.

box 35, folder 18

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Material relating to a speech given by Corwin to the National Council of Teachers of English in Minneapolis on 11/24/45. On that occasion, Corwin received the Council's first annual award in recognition of "On a Note of Triumph". Manuscript of Corwin's acceptance speech is included in the file.

box 35, folder 19

On A Note Of Triumph 1986

Scope and Contents

Text of an address delivered by Dr. Bernard Lown in Cologne to the Congress of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War in which Dr. Lown quotes from the conclusion to "On a Note of Triumph". Correspondence related to the address is included.

box 36, folder 1

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

250 postcards from individuals expressing their opinion of the broadcast of "On a Note of Triumph".

box 36, folder 2

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and members of his family concerning "On a Note of Triumph".

box 36, folder 3

On A Note Of Triumph 1961

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Lois Berman, an associate of his agent, Leah Salisbury, regarding use of "On a Note of Triumph".

box 36, folder 4

On A Note Of Triumph 1945-1961

Scope and Contents

Contract between Corwin and Columbia Recording Co. related to production of a 78 rpm album of the repeat broadcast of "On a Note of Triumph" in 1945. Letter of agreement between Corwin and the Jack Paar Program [NBC-TV] related to use of the concluding passage of :On a Note of Triumph" for a Memorial Day show in 1961.

box 36, folder 5

On A Note Of Triumph

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and students and teachers in schools and universities around the United States regarding the recording and book of "On a Note of Triumph".

box 36, folder 6

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Letters from miliary personnel and their families with their reactions to the broadcast of "On a Note of Triumph" and the earlier broadcast of "Untitled"

box 36, folder 7

On A Note Of Triumph

Scope and Contents

Collection of references in books to, or quotations from, "On a Note of Triumph".

box 36, folder 8

On A Note Of Triumph 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and newspaper articles related to the phonographic recording of "On a Note of Triumph" by Columbia Records in 1945.

box 37, folder 1

One World Flight: England 1946

Scope and Contents

Scripts, interview transcripts, and other materials related to Corwin's trip to England on the first leg of "One World Flight" for CBS on June 15, 1946.

box 37, folder 2

One World Flight: France 1946

Scope and Contents

Transcripts and other materials related to Corwin's trip to France on June 21, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 37, folder 3

One World Flight: Denmark 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Denmark on June 25, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 37, folder 4

One World Flight: Norway 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Norway on June 27, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 37, folder 5

One World Flight: Sweden; Transcripts 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Sweden on June 29, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 37, folder 6

One World Flight: Poland 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Poland on July 4, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 37, folder 7

One World Flight: The Soviet Union 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to the Soviet Union on July 8, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 38, folder 1

One World Flight: Czechoslovakia 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's visit ot Czechoslovakia on July 22, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 38, folder 2

One World Flight: Italy 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Italy on July 29, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 38, folder 3

One World Flight: Egypt 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Egypt on Aug. 5, 1946, as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 38, folder 4

One World Flight: India 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to India on Aug. 14, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 38, folder 5

One World Flight: Interview With Pandit Nehru 1946

Scope and Contents

Unpublished transcript and other materials related to Corwin's interview of Pandit Nehru in August 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS. Only about three minutes of a 45 minute interview were used on the air, the remainder has not been made public before.

box 38, folder 6

One World Flight: Japan 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Japan on Sep. 3, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 39, folder 1

One World Flight: China 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to China on Aug. 24, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 39, folder 2

One World Flight: China 1946

Scope and Contents

Press clippings related to Corwin's trip to China on Aug. 24, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 39, folder 3

One World Flight: China 1946

Scope and Contents

Copy of "A Souvenir of Peiping" [Peiping, 1946] inscribed by the author, Lilian Chao, and given to Corwin during his visit to Peiping in August 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 39, folder 4

One World Flight: China 1946

Scope and Contents

Typescript of statement by Walter Robertson, U.S. Commissioner to the Executive Headquarters in Peiping, an entity established to mediate between the Communist and Nationalist parties in China to end the civil war there. This statement, slightly edited by Robertson, was read by him into Corwin's microphone during Corwin's visit to Peiping on Sep. 2, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 39, folder 5

One World Flight: The Philippines 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to the Philippine Islands on Sep. 14, 1946, as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 39, folder 6

One World Flight: Australia 1946

Scope and Contents

Six complete issues of "ABC Weekly" featuring articles on Corwin's visit to Australia in September and October 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS. Also included is a November 1946 article from "Talk Magazine" featuring a "Special Corwin Supplement"

box 40, folder 1

One World Flight: Australia 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to Australia on Sep. 24, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series on CBS. File includes pieces Corwin wrote for Autralia publication Talk about the One World Flight.

box 40, folder 2

One World Flight: New Zealand 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's trip to New Zealand on Oct. 5, 1946 as part of the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 41, folder 1

One World Flight 1946-1947

Scope and Contents

Thirteen manuscripts for CBS radio broadcasts of the "One World Flight" radio series of 1947. These are unedited scripts and compilations of raw transcripts; only a small fraction of the total text made its way into the thirteen broadcasts. In some cases, material extracted for broadcast was heavily ringed.

box 41, folder 2

One World Flight (#1: Introductory Program) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 3

One World Flight (#2: England) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 4

One World Flight (#3: France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 5

One World Flight (#4: Poland) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 6

One World Flight (#5: Soviet Union) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 7

One World Flight (#6: Czechaslovakia) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 8

One World Flight (#7: Italy) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 9

One World Flight (#8: Egypt, India) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 10

One World Flight (#9: China) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 11

One World Flight (#10: Philippines) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 12

One World Flight (#11: Australia) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 13

One World Flight (#12: New Zealand) 1946-1947

box 41, folder 14

One World Flight (#13: Concluding Program) 1946-1947

box 42, folder 1

One World Flight 1947

Scope and Contents

Article by Jerome Lawrence for "Hollywood Quarterly" on the opening script of Corwin's "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 42, folder 2

One World Flight 1991

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to an invitation to Corwin to participate in the Wendell Willkie Centennial celebration in 1991.

box 42, folder 3

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

For Christmas 1946, Corwin combined season's greetings with messages of thanks to several people who had been of assistance to him on his "One World Flight" journey.

box 42, folder 4

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Reprint of text of an address delivered by Corwin before the Common Council for American Unity and the Willkie Memorial of Freedom House on November 8, 1946. Reprint is from the Winter 1947 issue of "Common Ground", a quarterly publication of the Common Council for American Unity.

box 42, folder 5

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

News releases from CBS regarding Corwin's trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series in 1946.

box 42, folder 6

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and members of his family during his trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946.

box 42, folder 7

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Expense vouchers from Corwin's trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946.

box 42, folder 8

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Cablegrams and telegrams between Corwin and others from his trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946. 48 in file.

box 42, folder 9

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's acceptance of the One World Flight Award that provided the basis for his trip around the world and the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946. The edited typescript of his acceptance speech delivered to the Common Council for American Unity and the Wendell Willkie Memorial of Freedom House in New York on February 19, 1946.

box 42, folder 10

One World Flight 1946-1947

Scope and Contents

Notes for a press conference called by CBS in New York on January 10, 1947 at which Corwin spoke about his experiences on the trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series in 1946.

box 42, folder 11

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Affidavit prepared at the U.S. Embassy in London for Corwin to document for customs regulation the recording equipment he carried with him on his trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS.

box 42, folder 12

One World Flight 1946-1947

Scope and Contents

Press reports and CBS promotional material related to Corwin's "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946.

box 42, folder 13

One World Flight 1946-1947

box 42, folder 14

One World Flight 1946-1947

box 42, folder 15

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a farewell luncheon given for Corwin on June 10, 1946 prior to his departure on his round the world trip for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS. Included are Corwin's manuscript for his address and transcripts of the remarks of others.

box 42, folder 16

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to arrangements with consulates of foreign countries for Corwin's visits during his trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS. Also included is the text of an interview of Corwin by Jacques Ferrand for foreign-language newspapers in New York City and associated correspondence.

box 42, folder 17

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Freedom House director George Field and copies of correspondence between Field and third parties related to arrangements for Corwin's trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series. This file also contains a letter from Field in 1943, commenting on the script for "Untitled," as well as a reprint of an article titled "One World Revisited," which appeared in "Common Ground" magazine but was originally presented as a speech at Freedom House on November 8, 1946.

box 42, folder 18

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and miscellaneous administrative material related to Corwin's trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946.

box 42, folder 19

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Calling cards from some of the people Corwin met during his trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946. Approximately 50 items.

box 42, folder 20

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials used by Corwin to plan the organization of the "One World Flight" radio series broadcast by CBS in 1946.

box 42, folder 21

One World Flight 1946-1947

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and listeners to the "One World Flight" radio series broadcast by CBS in 1946.

box 42, folder 22

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Flight insurance policies for Corwin to cover his trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946.

box 42, folder 23

One World Flight 1947

Scope and Contents

Telegrams received by Corwin after the broadcast of the first segment of the "One World Flight" radio series on CBS, January 14, 1947

box 42, folder 24

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Transcript of Corwin's speech at a testimonial dinner given in his honor at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 31, 1946, prior to his departure on his trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS> Correspondence requests from listeners for copies of his speech included.

box 43, folder 1

One World Flight 1946

Scope and Contents

Materials related to preparations for Corwin's trip around the world for the "One World Flight" radio series for CBS in 1946.

box 43, folder 2

Congressional Record, January 31, 1979 1978-1979

Scope and Contents

Issue of the "Congressional Record" that contains [on p. 345] an article by Corwin entitled "Hillbilly?" that first appeared in Westways Magazine in Oct. 1978. The column pays tribute to Jim Comstock, editor of the weekly "Hillbilly" publication in West Virginia.

box 43, folder 3

Aspen Film Conference

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in the Aspen Film Conference from 1963 through 1968. Included are printed brochures, newspaper clippings, memoranda, lists of participants, committee meeting minutes, and various drafts of speeches Corwin delivered at these events. Correspondence and printed reports relating to these conferences are found elsewhere in this collection. [see COR00596].

box 43, folder 4

Conversations With NC 1991

Scope and Contents

The Spring 1991 issue of Modern Radio Drama magazine containing an interview with Corwin.

box 43, folder 5

Fourth Of July, 1976 1976

Scope and Contents

Materials related to publication of Corwin's commemorative poem on the Bicentennial, "The Fourth of July, 1976." Original manuscript drafts included.

box 43, folder 6

Encyclopedia Of Communications 1989

Scope and Contents

The v. 6, n. 2 issue of USC Commentary containing a reprint of Corwin's review of the "Encyclopedia of Communications", published in the Los Angeles Times on June 11, 1989.

box 43, folder 7

Making America: The Society And Culture Of The United States 1982

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's contribution to a compendium on American culture edited by Luther S. Luedtke entitled "Making America". Corwin authored the section entitled "Expressions of American Culture".

box 44, folder 1

Unknown California 1985

Scope and Contents

The v. 3 issue of USC Commentary containing a reprint of Corwin's review of "Unknown California" by Eisen, et al. published in the Los Angeles Times on June 30, 1985.

box 44, folder 2

Jefferson's Plow 1945

Scope and Contents

Materials from a projected 1945 program on Thomas Jefferson as an agriculturalist and inventor of a plow. The programs was never realized, but Corwin returned to the Jefferson theme 20 years later with his screenplay on Jefferson for 20th Century Fox, "Man From Monticello".

box 44, folder 3

Broadcasters Education Association 1984

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in a convention of the Broadcasters Education Association at Las Vegas in 1984. An annotated copy of a paper on audience measurement by Mark J. Banks of Marquette U. delivered at the convention is included. Elements from the paper were later used by Corwin in "Trivializing America".

box 44, folder 4

Prayer For The 70s 1969-1972

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a "Prayer for the 70s" written by Corwin for delivery by Eddie Albert on the Ed Sullivan Show on Easter Sunday, 1969. Later that year, the text was printed as a small book by Doubleday; a limited edition of 100 copies was published by Plantin Press in 1972. A 45 rpm recording of Albert's reading is included in this file.

box 44, folder 5

Consultancy For WQED, Pittsburgh 1981

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and others regarding his consultancy with WQED in 1981 on a script about the Spanish Civil War.

box 44, folder 6

Problems Caused By The Changing Media 1985

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in a panel on "Problems Caused by the Changing Media" at Cal State, Los Angeles on Nov. 7, 1985, as apart of the University's Distinguished Artists Forum.

box 45, folder 1

Lloyd Bochner ("To Each His Passion")

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of Corwin's adaptation of several classical and modern texts to be used as a one-man theatrical presentation by actor Lloyd Bochner to be entitled "To Each His Passion". The project was carried out at some point during the mid-1980s.

box 45, folder 2

Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters: 25th Anniversary 1991

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in a luncheon program celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters on Jan. 18, 1991. As part of the program, Corwin read an edited version of his "Network at Fifty" piece; this edited version is included in the file.

box 45, folder 3

Strange Affliction 1979

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other materials related to the production of the radio play "The Strange Affliction" by Corwin on the Sears Radio Theater in 1979. Corwin directed the production, which was first broadcast on May 29, 1979. The production was later syndicated nationally.

box 46, folder 1

Rabble in Arms 1965

Scope and Contents

Story treatment, drafts, and other materials related to a screenplay written by Corwin for independent producer Robert Cohn in 1965. The motion picture was to be based on the novel "Rabble in Arms" by Kenneth Roberts

box 46, folder 2

Campaign & Homecoming, 1987 1986-1987

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in a fundraising campaign for USC during 1986. Some of his written pieces for the program were used as part of the USC Homecoming celebration in 1987.

box 47, folder 1

This Man From Monticello 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Carbon of typescript and photocopies of first draft of Corwin's 1966-67 screenplay for 20th Century Fox on the life of Thomas Jefferson, "This Man from Monticello."

box 48, folder 1

This Man From Monticello 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Carbon of typescript of first draft of Corwin's 1966-67 screenplay for 20th Century Fox on the life of Thomas Jefferson, "This Man from Monticello." Two notebooks of amended background materials and notes are also included.

box 49, folder 1

The Hollywood Ten 1946-1948

Scope and Contents

Address written and delivered by Corwin on November 26, 1948 at a public meeting in Beverly Hills regarding the Hollywood Ten affair. Much of the address is in the form of quotations from clippings gathered during the previous years. Included is a telegram of invitation to the meeting from John Houseman, William Wyler, and Billy Wilder.

box 49, folder 2

Additions To Existing Files

Scope and Contents

File of additional materials for files already defined in this database. Items will be added to the appropriate files during secondary processing. ADD MATERIAL TO THE FILE ON "THE GOLDEN DOOR" copies of correspondence with Maurice Goldman, Harry Barron, Lawrence Williams, Rose Simber, Daniel Sternfield, Gertrude Sternfield, Sol Meisles, Irving Kane, Jack Goodman, Richard Barrett, Martin Gang, Burt Lancaster, Hans Conried, A.I. Gievers, Leah Salisbury, and David Eichhorn, relating to the cantata by C and Goldman, presented in Cleveland in 1955. Most of these correspondents lived in Cleveland, Salisbury was then C's agent; Rabbi Eichhorn was C's friend. Also in this file are original manuscripts of some of the music which constituted the Golden Door and some of the press reaction. Redundancies in the latter category should be eliminated.

box 49, folder 3

USC, Campaign For

Scope and Contents

Materials relating to Corwin's participation in the 1986 fundraising campaign for the University of Southern California. As master of ceremonies of a program inaugurating the campaign, Corwin narrated the text for a slide presentation [not written by himself] produced at Zephyr Films in May, 1986.

box 49, folder 4

The Charter In The Saucer 1955

Scope and Contents

Original typescript of a script written by Corwin for United Nations Radio in April 1955 entitled "The Charter in the Saucer." The UNR production starred Laurence Olivier.

box 49, folder 5

Profile Of Norman Corwin 1990

Scope and Contents

The Spring and Autumn 1990 issues of "Sparks: the magazine of creative audio" containing a two part profile of Corwin written by John R. Rieger.

box 49, folder 6

One World Flight 1947

Scope and Contents

The fall 1947 issue of "The Slavic American" containing an article by Corwin entitled "One World Flight: Moscow" derived from Corwin's round-the-world trip.

box 49, folder 7

Omission from History of Columbia Workshop 1956

Scope and Contents

A copy of a press release issued by CBS on February 10, 1956 written by George Crandall that relates the history of the "Columbia Workshop" radio series. In this release, Corwin's association with the series is not mentioned.

box 49, folder 8

United Nations World 1947

Scope and Contents

A copy of the March 1947 issue of "United Nations World" containing a two page CBS advertisement for the "One World Flight" radio series.

box 49, folder 9

Big Noise Radio 1945

Scope and Contents

The August 25, 1945 issue of "Script Magazine" containing an article on Corwin by Jose Rodriguez. Corwin is photographed on the cover of the issue in the Bel Air home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Harburg.

box 49, folder 10

C Flunks Audition 1934

Scope and Contents

Record card of Corwin's audition with CBS affiliate station WBZ-WBZA, Springfield and Boston, on August 8, 1934. Corwin read "short quotations of short poems" punctuated by very brief piano interludes provided by pianist Benjamin Kalman.

box 49, folder 11

Empire Of The Air 1990-1991

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in the production and release of the documentary film by Ken Burns on the development of radio entitled "Empire of the Air."

box 49, folder 12

Lincoln College (Honorary Degree) 1990

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the award of an honorary degree of Doctor of Literary Arts to Corwin by Lincoln College of Lincoln, Illinois. Corwin received the degree and gave the commencement address on May 12, 1990.

box 49, folder 13

Citizen Of The World 1946-1947

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other materials related to Corwin's production of the "Citizen of the World" radio program for United Nations Radio.

box 50, folder 1

One World Flight 1940-1942

Scope and Contents

Notebook containing information and logistics used by Corwin and associate Lee Bland during their trip around the world for CBS for the "One World Flight" radio series in 1946 and 1947.

box 50, folder 2

My Client Curley 1967

Scope and Contents

Original manuscript of the story "My Client Curley" by Lucille Fletcher together with the original manuscript and typescript of Corwin's adaptation for radio

box 50, folder 3

Village Verse 1970

Scope and Contents

Two sheets from the Los Angeles Times "West" magazine of Feb. 5, 1967 containing a group of five limericks written by Corwin under the heading "Village Verse", illustrated by the postmarks of the communities represented. Also included is a typed an annotated list of city names.

box 50, folder 4

How To Break The Dirty Limerick Habit 1984-1987

Scope and Contents

Original typescript of an unpublished article by Corwin in which 14 limericks are offered to illustrate "plateaus of dissent." Limericks and article date from circa 1970.

box 50, folder 5

Castaway's Choice 1968

Scope and Contents

Typescript of a radio broadcast made by Corwin in 1984 and, somewhat revised, in 1987 on KCRW Santa Monica entitled "Castaway's Choice". For both broadcasts, Corwin selected and commented upon the ten musical compositions that one would most wish to have with him if he were cast away on a desert island. Programs and notes are included.

box 50, folder 6

Chaffey College, 1968 1979

Scope and Contents

Printed program and announcement of Corwin's appearance at a community convocation at Chaffey College in Claremont, Ca., on May 28, 1968, at which Corwin delivered an address on "Fantasy and Reality". No text of the address is available.

box 50, folder 7

Creative Radio Activity: Some Feeble Rays Of Hope 1952

Scope and Contents

Copy of the Sept. 19, 1979, "Calendar" section from the Los Angeles Times. In this issue is Corwin's article on the state of radio drama entitled "Creative Radio Activity: Some Feeble Rays of Hope." Corwin is also mentioned in another article in the same issue by James Brown, entitled "Radio Stage: How Much Is A Renaissance?"

box 50, folder 8

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones 1958-1959

Scope and Contents

Documents and correspondence related to this book. Includes: contract between Corwin and Simon & Schuster for publication of the book "Dog in the Sky" dated March 31, 1952. The book is based on Corwin's radio program, "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones".

box 50, folder 9

Rivalry 1952

Scope and Contents

Copy of the February 1959 issue of "Theatre Arts" magazine containing an article by Corwin entitled "Coast to Coast with a Dramatized Debate" on his experiences with the touring company of "The Rivalry" during 1958.

box 50, folder 10

Scandal At Scourie 1942

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's screenplay for the motion picture "Scandal at Scourie" based on a magazine article. The movie was produced by Loew's in 1952.

box 50, folder 11

My Client Curley 1958

Scope and Contents

Contract between Columbia Pictures and Corwin and Lucille Fletcher Herrman for the motion picture rights to his radio play "My Client Curley". The play was later made into the film "Once Upon A Time", starring Cary Grant.

box 50, folder 12

Tribute To Carl Sandburg At UCLA 1947

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the "Tribute to Carl Sandburg" produced at Royce Hall, UCLA, on November 23, 1958. The program was devised, cast, written and directed by Corwin at the request of an independent producer, Leonard Karzmar. The event was the source of the stage production, "The World of Carl Sandburg," prepared by Corwin.

box 50, folder 13

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones 1986

Scope and Contents

Contracts between Corwin and Charles K. Feldman Group Productions for the movie rights and a screenplay of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones" radio play broadcast over CBS as part of the "26 by Corwin" series.

box 51, folder 1

Corwin at USC 1992

Scope and Contents

Biographical article on Corwin by John Farrell in the "USC Transcript" dated Sept. 29, 1986, with a photo reproduction of Corwin by Wendy Malecki. Box has text of Corwin's address as master of ceremonies for the announcement of The Campaign for USC; and press coverage.

box 51, folder 2

Cullowhee Seminar, 1992: Carl Sandburg's America 1966

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in the 1992 Cullowhee Seminar at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Corwin was unable to attend because of illness, but addressed the conference by telephone. File contains a color photo of participants.

box 51, folder 3

On A Note Of Triumph 1967

Scope and Contents

Recently discovered manuscripts of an early draft for "On A Note Of Triumph" entitled "Free Men Have Done It Again" and of an early draft of the television adaptation of "Triumph" broadcast on KCET, Los Angeles, on January 9, 1966.

box 51, folder 4

Interview Over NBC-TV 1976

Scope and Contents

Two issues of the Writers Guild of America newsletter from May and June of 1967 containing the two-part transcript of a television interview by Corwin of Dr. Kjell Amble, Robert Lee, and Roy Madsen of San Diego State University.

box 51, folder 5

Two Radio Scripts By Ray Bradbury 1989-1990

Scope and Contents

Material related to Corwin's participation in a pilot project to bring stories by Ray Bradbury to radio. Two pilot programs directed by Corwin were produced by Jackie Segerman in 1976: "Forever and the Earth" and "The Conflagration Up At The Place," but the series idea was not accepted by National Public Radio. Master production scripts for the two programs are at the Mugar Library, Boston University.

box 51, folder 6

International Documentary Association

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other materials related to Corwin's membership on the Board of Directors of the International Documentary Association during the late 1980s. Corwin resigned his post on Sept. 7, 1990

box 52, folder 1

Trivializing America

box 52, folder 2

Trivializing America (Arman)

box 52, folder 3

Trivializing America (Art)

box 52, folder 4

Trivializing America (Boredom)

box 52, folder 5

Trivializing America (Dart, Justin)

box 52, folder 6

Trivializing America (Death)

box 52, folder 7

Trivializing America (Design)

box 52, folder 8

Trivializing America (Education)

box 52, folder 9

Trivializing America (Entertainment)

box 52, folder 10

Trivializing America (Film)

box 52, folder 11

Trivializing America (General Alarm)

box 52, folder 12

Trivializing America (Greed)

box 52, folder 13

Trivializing America (Indictments)

box 52, folder 14

Trivializing America (Kitsch)

box 52, folder 15

Trivializing America (Legal)

box 52, folder 16

Trivializing America (Lobbying)

box 52, folder 17

Trivializing America (Mediocrity)

box 52, folder 18

Trivializing America (Miscellaneous, Part 1)

box 52, folder 19

Trivializing America (Miscellaneous, Part 2)

box 52, folder 20

Trivializing America (Miscellaneous, Part 3)

box 53, folder 1

Trivializing America

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's preparation of "Trivializing America" during the early 1980s. Corwin kept files for each of the 31 chapters that make up the volume, filed alphabetically by titles that do not necessarily correspond to the final chapter headings. Files for "Downgraders" "Out Research" from inventory not found; file "Quotes" exists, but is not listed in the inventory.

box 53, folder 2

Trivializing America (Music)

box 53, folder 3

Trivializing America (Pilpul)

box 53, folder 4

Trivializing America (Politics)

box 53, folder 5

Trivializing America (Press)

box 53, folder 6

Trivializing America (Quotes)

box 53, folder 7

Trivializing America (Radio-TV)

box 53, folder 8

Trivializing America (Reagan)

box 53, folder 9

Trivializing America (Red Scares)

box 53, folder 10

Trivializing America (Religion)

box 53, folder 11

Trivializing America (Research)

box 53, folder 12

Trivializing America (Responsibility)

box 53, folder 13

Trivializing America (Sex)

box 53, folder 14

Trivializing America (Simplifications)

box 53, folder 15

Trivializing America (Smiles)

box 53, folder 16

Trivializing America (Speed-up)

box 53, folder 17

Trivializing America (Sports)

box 53, folder 18

Trivializing America (Summit)

box 53, folder 19

Trivializing America (TV News)

box 53, folder 20

Trivializing America (Vietnam)

box 53, folder 21

Trivializing America (Violence)

box 53, folder 22

Trivializing America (Unsorted research for 2nd edition)

box 54, folder 1

Caricatures Of Corwin

Scope and Contents

Collection of portraits, sketches, and caricatures of Corwin sent to him by friends and associates over the years.

box 54, folder 2

Greeting To A New Day

Scope and Contents

Printed copy of a sign-on message composed by Corwin during the 1950s to be delivered by Gene Rayburn every morning over WNBC, New York. The printed text was produced by WNBC to satisfy listener requests.

box 54, folder 3

So Say The Wise 1929

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's collaboration with Hazel Cooley on the compilation and publication [1929] of a book of modern quotations entitled "So Say The Wise." Also includes A letter from Corwin's brother Emil, regarding a review of the book, is also included.

box 54, folder 4

Hub Boy's Amazing Success 1943

Scope and Contents

Clipping of a full-page article from the Boston Sunday Post, March 14, 1943, containing an article on Corwin by George Brinton Beal entitled "Hub Boy's Amazing Success As Outstanding Playwright Of The Air--Has Made Radio History."

box 54, folder 5

United Nations Radio: Gerald Kean 1950-1968

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Gerald Kean, Chief of the UN English Language Service.

box 54, folder 6

United Nations Radio: W. Gibson Parker 1947

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and W. Gibson Parker, Production Supervisor of the BBC European Service and Chief of Radio Production for United Nations Radio.

box 54, folder 7

United Nations Radio: Ben F. Carruthers 1950

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Ben F. Carruthers, Social Affairs Officer for the United Nations Human Rights Division.

box 54, folder 8

United Nations Radio

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and individuals related to his experience as Chief of Special Projects for UN Radio.

box 54, folder 9

United Nations Radio: Naomi Osborne, Eugenie M. McMillen 1949

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other materials related to Corwin's appointment as Director of Special Projects for United Nations Radio, beginning in 1949.

box 54, folder 10

United Nations Radio: Marvin Bolotsky 1989

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Corwin's 1989 query to Marvin Bolotsky, Chief of UN Radio TV News and Services, regarding the possible destruction of recordings and scripts of broadcasts he had made.

box 54, folder 11

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Television Version 1970

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and contract related to a television production by KCET, Los Angeles, of a television version of "The Plot To Overthrow Christmas" in 1970.

box 54, folder 12

Screenplay Based On "Document A/777" 1950

Scope and Contents

Contract between Corwin and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for a screenplay based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights to be entitled "Pursuit of Peace." With the opening of the Korean War, MGM chose not to exercise its option.

box 54, folder 13

This Man From Monticello 1968-1984

Scope and Contents

Contracts and letters of agreement between Corwin, Arngrant, and Twentieth Century-Fox for Corwin's script on the life of Thomas Jefferson, "This Man From Monticello." Although never produced by Fox, the project was subsequently revived by Warren Productions and Orion.

box 54, folder 14

Hot Cold Reading 1988

Scope and Contents

Manuscript, correspondence, and published copy of a book on Orson Welles produced by the Museum of Broadcasting in which the article by Corwin appears.

box 54, folder 15

Fred Allen Program 1944

Scope and Contents

As-broadcast radio script of the May 14, 1944, program of "The Texaco Star Theatre" for which Corwin was a guest performer.

box 54, folder 16

Lectures, 1968 1968

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's lectures at Chaffey College and Mira Costa College in 1968.

box 54, folder 17

Script of U.N. Dinner 1946

box 55, folder 1

Henry Holt & Co. (Publishers) 1943

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and personnel at Henry Holt related to the publication of his three collections of radio plays, except for that with the two chief editors, William Sloane and Ted Amussen, who have separate files.

box 55, folder 2

Corwin, Samuel 1987

Scope and Contents

Letters and messages of condolence received by Corwin upon the death of his father in 1987 at the age of 111.

box 55, folder 3

Broadcast Pioneers Library Newsletter 1989-1990

Scope and Contents

Combined Winter 89-Fall 90 issue of "Broadcast Pioneers Library Reports" in which Richard Goggin is quoted as "having produced 13 programs" of Corwin radio plays; correspondence related to the incident is in the Richard Goggin file. File also contains correspondence from Catharine Heinz, who sent him the newsletter.

box 55, folder 4

Tour Of Metropolitan Water District Facilities

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's tour of the Metropolitan Water District facilities in Southern California in 1984. On the tour, Corwin was briefly stranded at a rest stop about 100 miles north of Bakersfield.

box 55, folder 5

Lust For Life 1955

Scope and Contents

Copies of contracts between Corwin and MGM and correspondence between Corwin and Ben Benjamin of Famous Artists Agency, regarding the screenplay for "Lust for Life."

box 55, folder 6

Of Chaucer, Milton And Skywriters 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's article in the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 18, 1975, satirizing Rod McKuen's claim to being the bestselling poet of all time. The article was reprinted in Corwin's collection of essays, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window."

box 55, folder 7

Introduction To "Musician" 1981

Scope and Contents

Manuscript for an introduction written by Corwin for Lyn Murray's book, "Musician--A Hollywood Journal," published in 1981.

box 55, folder 8

Triad 1992

Scope and Contents

A copy of a book of poems written by three of Corwin's former students at the Idyllwild School, dedicated to him. Cover letters included.

box 55, folder 9

Bullshit Crisis 1978

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and other materials related to a position statement prepared by Corwin and others to defend Westways editor Frances Ring who permitted the use of the above term in the November 1978 issue of the magazine.

box 55, folder 10

Trivialization Of America 1992

Scope and Contents

Notes for a telephone address given by Corwin to students of Cal-Poly Pomona who were reading "The Trivialization of America" for a class offered by Prof. Mary Kay Switzer in May 1992.

box 56, folder 1

Cervantes (A Play) 1973

Scope and Contents

Notarized agreement between Corwin and Jerry Hamner, dated Jan. 12, 1973, concerning Corwin's play, "Cervantes"; and related items

box 56, folder 2

Alaskan Cruise, 1979 1979

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Steve Shanesy of Sitmar Cruises and others regarding his participation in a press cruise to Alaska in July 1979. Included is the typescript of an article Corwin wrote for "Westways" concerning the trip entitled "Happiness is Eating a Piece of Glacier."

box 56, folder 3

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones 1972

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of the musical theater production of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones" presented at the Valley Music Theater in Woodland Hills in December 1972

box 56, folder 4

Los Angeles Pops Orchestra 1981

Scope and Contents

Program from a benefit concert on behalf of the Burbank Community Hospital by the Los Angeles Pops that included a performance of Corwin's adaptation of his ode to the Bicentennial of American independence

box 56, folder 5

Trivializing America 1986

Scope and Contents

Typescript of the revisions and extensions made by Corwin for the second edition of his book, "Trivializing America," published by Lyle Stuart in 1986. Included is a cover letter to editor David Goodnough.

box 56, folder 6

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones

Scope and Contents

Advanced draft of the screenplay for an intended film or television movie of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones" for NBC. Never produced.

box 56, folder 7

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones (Musical Version)

Scope and Contents

Early drafts of the musical version of Corwin's radio play, "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones."

box 56, folder 8

Trivializing America 1982

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and research assistant for "Trivializing America," Colleen Keane.

box 56, folder 9

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones (Radio) 1941

Scope and Contents

Original script of the first version of "The Odyssey of Runyan Jones," produced for the CBS radio series, "26 by Corwin" (sixth of the series) and broadcast on June 8, 1941. File includes cast and sound breakdowns.

box 56, folder 10

Charter In The Saucer 1955

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and United Nations Special Broadcasts personnel regarding the broadcast of "The Charter in the Saucer" in 1955.

box 56, folder 11

The Odyssey of Runyon Jones (news clipplings) 1972

box 56, folder 12

C.B.S. Contract 1944

box 57, folder 1

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones [Stage Musical Version]

Scope and Contents

Two interim typescript drafts of the stage musical version of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones; heavily edited and incomplete due to cannibalization.

box 57, folder 2

Reality Of Fantasy 1965

Scope and Contents

Two original typescripts with heavy editing of text of an address before the Phi Beta Kappa Association on May 8, 1965. File includes a letter from "The Key Reporter."

box 57, folder 3

Court Martial Of General Yamashita 1974

Scope and Contents

Reviews and other materials relating to the broadcast of "The Court Martial of General Yamashita" on ABC in 1974, including a protest from the MacArthur Memorial Foundation and an article by Corwin in the June 9, 1974 "TV Times."

box 57, folder 4

A. M. Sullivan

Scope and Contents

Text of a radio talk on A. M. Sullivan's program on the poetry of Spring and Machines, May 2, 1937, over WOR-New York.

box 57, folder 5

Freedom They Wrote 1992

Scope and Contents

Materials related to an unfinished treatment for a television script entitled "Freedom, They Wrote" related to his commemorative radio script "Bill of Rights: 200" to be produced by CBS in late 1992.

box 57, folder 6

Aspen Institute For Humanistic Studies 1957

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation as a resource guest at the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies in 1957.

box 57, folder 7

Aspen Film Conference 1963

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Corwin's involvement with the Aspen Film Conference [affiliated with the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies] beginning in 1963. This file also contains correspondence dating to the early 1970s, when the conference was moved to the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

box 57, folder 8

Bill Of Rights: 200 1992

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from listeners to the broadcast.

box 57, folder 9

Bill Of Rights: 200 1991

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Dr. Herbert Atherton, Director of Education for the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, during 1991.

box 57, folder 10

Bill Of Rights: 200 1991

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Judith Walcutt and David Ossman and draft contract relating to Corwin's involvement with the "Bill of Rights: 200" project. File includes a photograph of Walcutt and George American Horse, a native American who played the role of Red Jacket.

box 57, folder 11

Bill Of Rights: 200

Scope and Contents

Press notices and reviews of the radio broadcast of "Bill of Rights: 200" that appeared in several papers shortly before and after December 15, 1991.

box 57, folder 12

Bill Of Rights: 200 1992

Scope and Contents

First and second drafts of the script by Corwin for "Bill of Rights: 200", a radio program that broadcast on December 15, 1992 on National Public Radio and the American Public Radio Network.

box 57, folder 13

Bill Of Rights: 200 1992

Scope and Contents

Script segments and out pages of the script by Corwin for "Bill of Rights: 200", a radio program that broadcast on December 15, 1992 on National Public Radio and the American Public Radio Network.

box 57, folder 14

Bill Of Rights: 200 1993

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and photocopies of awards related to Corwin's script for "Bill of Rights: 200" produced in late 1992, including awards from the New York Festivals and the American Bar Association

box 58, folder 1

Bill Of Rights: 200 1992

Scope and Contents

Notes related to Corwin's work on this script.

box 58, folder 2

Bill Of Rights: 200 1992

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the broadcast of this program over American Public Radio and other stations on Dec. 9, 1992. Included in this file are three photographs of cast members during rehearsals.

box 58, folder 3

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones 1972

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, mainly "best wishes" mail, regarding the opening of the stage musical version of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones" at the Valley Music Theater in Woodland Hills in December 1972.

box 58, folder 4

U.S. Radio At Outbreak Of World War Ii 1939-1978

Scope and Contents

Script segment of a chronology of news coverage on CBS of the opening days of World War II prepared for Corwin's use in writing "Network at 50"

box 58, folder 5

Trivialization Of America 1981

Scope and Contents

Materials related to an address prepared and delivered by Corwin on May 7, 1981 at the USC School of Journalism on the subject of his recent book, "The Trivialization of America."

box 58, folder 6

Benefit Concert 1981

Scope and Contents

Program from "A Special Evening with Giorgio Tozzi" as a benefit for Burbank Community Hospital on June 1, 1981. Corwin prepared a text commemorating the Los Angeles bicentennial for the occasion, since lost.

box 58, folder 7

Vietnam Reconsidered 1983

Scope and Contents

Program for a series of seminars entitled "Vietnam Reconsidered" held at USC on Feb. 6-9, 1983. Corwin was master of ceremonies for an opening dinner for the panelists on Feb. 6.

box 58, folder 8

Multi-media Auction

Scope and Contents

Undated poster listing contributors to a multimedia auction held at the Vandam Theater in Manhattan as a benefit for Compassionate Arts/Fellowship of Reconciliation, a peace organization. Corwin's name is misspelled on the poster.

box 58, folder 9

Kurt Vonnegut 1993

Scope and Contents

Flyer from the Committee to Save the Libraries with a brief piece by Kurt Vonnegut duplicated on the back. The piece was solicited from Vonnegut at Corwin's suggestion by Andrew Liberman in 1993.

box 58, folder 10

Trouble With Trivia 1984

Scope and Contents

The Feb. 17, 1984 issue of "The Reader" containing a cover story by Lionel Rolfe profiling Corwin's views on the Reagan era. There are pictures of Corwin on the cover.

box 58, folder 11

Trivialization Of America 1983

Scope and Contents

Notes used by Corwin for speeches related to the publication of his book "Trivializing America" in 1983.

box 58, folder 12

Rhymes And Cadences 1934-1935

Scope and Contents

Manuscripts of the "Rhymes and Cadences" series of broadcasts made over stations WBZ and WBZA in Boston and Springfield, Mass. in 1934 and 1935. Scripts are on newsprint that is becoming very brittle.

box 58, folder 13

Rhymes & Cadences

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's early radio series "Rhymes and Cadences," 1934-35. One press clipping carries a photo of Corwin at age 24.

box 58, folder 14

The Lost Letters Of General Robert E. Lee 1993

Scope and Contents

Manuscript of a novel by R. E. Lee concerning a fanciful correspondence between General Robert E. Lee and a fictitious character, Aimee Woodruff. The novel, entitled "The Lost Letters of General Robert E. Lee" was sent to Corwin by the author for evaluation in July 1993. Penciled marginal notes are scattered through the manuscript.

box 58, folder 15

El Encuentro 1942

Scope and Contents

Annotated script of a Spanish translation of Corwin's play "Appointment" produced for Radioteatro de America in 1942. The script was presented to Corwin by Carlos Montalban and has been signed by all cast and crew. Translation was made by Rene Borgia and the production was directed by Dan Russell.

box 59, folder 1

Bill Of Rights: 200 1991-1992

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's research efforts for "Bill of Rights: 200."

box 59, folder 2

The Chinese Wall 1962

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a production of "The Chinese Wall," a play by Max Frisch, directed by Corwin at UCLA in 1962.

box 59, folder 3

Book Royalties / Simon And Schuster 1945-1954

Scope and Contents

Royalty statements from Simon and Schuster for "On A Note of Triumph," "Dog In The Sky," and "While You Were Gone."

box 59, folder 4

Book Royalties / Henry Holt And Company 1942-1958

Scope and Contents

Royalty statements from Henry Holt for "13 by Corwin," "More by Corwin," "Untitled and Other Radio Dramas," and "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" from the years 1942 to 1958.

box 59, folder 5

Record Royalties / Columbia Records 1946-1947

Scope and Contents

Royalty statements from Columbia Records for the sound version of "On A Note Of Triumph" for 1946-1947.

box 59, folder 6

Thirteen For Corwin 1993

Scope and Contents

Copy of the marked proof of the trade edition of "13 for Corwin," a festschrift published in 1993 by Barricade Books for the University of Southern California to commemorate his 75th birthday.

box 59, folder 7

Academy Leaders

Scope and Contents

Press reviews and other materials related to Corwin's participation on the television series "Academy Leaders" on the Public Broadcasting System in 1979.

box 59, folder 8

Holes In A Stained Glass Window 1977-1978

Scope and Contents

Contract between Corwin and Lyle Stuart, Inc. dated Jan. 14, 1977, for publication of an anthology of columns and commentaries later titled "Holes in a Stained Glass Window."

box 59, folder 9

Journal Of The Writers Guild Of America Profile 1993

Scope and Contents

The July 1993 issue of the "Journal of the Writers Guild of America" contained a profile of Corwin by Ed Borgers, one of "his staunchest supporters."

box 59, folder 10

Academy Leaders 1978-1979

Scope and Contents

Fifteen 8x10 stills of Corwin and several of the subjects from the "Academy Leader" shorts produced for the Public Broadcasting System in February 1979. Also included are six other photos of Corwin taken during the taping of his narration in the empty Academy Theater in December 1978. One of these is a photocopy. All photos are contained in an "Academy Leaders" folder.

box 59, folder 11

Academy Leaders 1978

Scope and Contents

Agreements dated Sep. 18 and Nov. 10, 1978, between Corwin and Community Television of Southern California (KCET) for services on the "Academy Leaders" television series.

box 60, folder 1

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 1 1994

Scope and Contents

Drafts and edited copies of work pages of "Norman Corwin's Letters," published in 1994.

box 60, folder 2

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 2 1994

box 60, folder 3

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 3 1994

box 60, folder 4

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 4 1994

box 60, folder 5

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 5 1994

box 60, folder 6

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 1 1994

Scope and Contents

Edited page proofs and typescript of the first draft index for "Norman Corwin's Letters," published in 1994.

box 60, folder 7

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 2 1994

box 61, folder 1

Norman Corwin Remembers World War Ii 1989

Scope and Contents

Various drafts of prospectus for radio series proposed by Richard Mullins and Ken Greenwald in the fall of 1989.

box 61, folder 2

Houses Of Art 1975-1978

Scope and Contents

The fall, 1978 issue of Artswest carried a reprint of Corwin's column of May, 1975 in Westways. With it, a picture of Corwin. A clipping of the Westways column is included in this file.

box 61, folder 3

Robert Q. Lewis 1948

Scope and Contents

Copy of the script of the March 2, 1948 program of The Robert Q. Lewis Show which contained an episode kidding Corwin.

box 61, folder 4

CBS Listeners Guide 1944

Scope and Contents

The March 1944 issue of CBS Listeners Guide that carried a front page article and picture of Corwin entitled "March Schedule For Corwin Series."

box 61, folder 5

Playback Of On A Note Of Triumph For German Prisoners Of War 1945-1986

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to the mandatory playback of a German translation of On A Note Of Triumph to prisoners in all POW compounds in the United States during 1945(?).

box 61, folder 6

Comsat News 1973

Scope and Contents

The September-October 1973 issue of Comsat News featured a picture of Corwin with Matthew Gordon, Assistant Vice-President for Public Information, at the agency headquarters in Washington D.C. Corwin was in Washington for the premiere of his play Cervantes at the L'Enfant Plaza Theater.

box 61, folder 7

Trivializing America - Lecture At USC 1981

Scope and Contents

On May 4, 1981, Corwin was invited to lecture on "The Trivializing of America" to a general audience on the USC campus. The photocopied manuscript of the lecture, entitled "The Trivialization of America" contains an introduction written expressly for the occasion and text mostly from the book. The file also includes an announcement of the event which was printed in the Los Angeles Times.

box 61, folder 8

Scripto Endorsement 1947

Scope and Contents

In 1947 the Tucker Wayne advertising agency of Atlanta sought Corwin's endorsement of the Scripto pencil. Two photographs of Corwin taken at his apartment, as well as three letters from the agency, one to his secretary Anne Kelleher, are included.

box 61, folder 9

Rabble In Arms

Scope and Contents

Original typed and handwritten notes and research data pertaining to "Rabble In Arms."

box 61, folder 10

Lake Avenue Investment

Scope and Contents

Letters between Corwin and two parties, Fred H. Gottfurth, a broker, and Stanley Sirotin of Classic Projects Corporation, regarding Corwin's investment in a real estate project, Lake Avenue Associates, that sustained a loss in 1978. Also included are copies of documents from the California Department of Corporations charging Sirotin with malfeasance and thereby supporting Corwin's impression that Sirotin engaged in illegal activities.

box 61, folder 11

Man Of Wit And Wisdom Award 1995

Scope and Contents

Original invitation and letters to Corwin from the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee to attend the 6th annual "Words, Wit and Wisdom" where he was recipient of the "Man Of Wit And Wisdom" award for 1995. The original text of the speech Corwin delivered at the event is included, as is the Brandeis University National Women's Committee newsletter announcing the event and a short biography of Corwin.

box 61, folder 12

Name-calling On Radio In World War Ii 1996

Scope and Contents

An article by Ken Weigel in Vol. XXIV, No. 1 of Nara News, official publication of the North American Radio Archives, credits Corwin and Arch Oboler with being two of the first dramatists to call attention to stateside complacency during World War II. Several passages from Corwin's scripts in the This Is War! series are quoted.

box 61, folder 13

Profile Of Corwin And Award Presentation To Ray Bradbury 1974

Scope and Contents

The April 1974 issue of Writers Guild of America, West's Newsletter featured a profile of Corwin by Maggie Weisberg and a photograph of the bronze sculpture of Corwin created by Robert Russin. Included in the text is Corwin's presentation of the Valentine Davies Award to Ray Bradbury.

box 61, folder 14

Years Of The Electric Ear

Scope and Contents

Proofs with handwritten corrections from Years of the Electric Ear, part of the Director's Guild of America's Oral History series by Douglas Bell.

box 61, folder 15

Citizen Of The World 1949

Scope and Contents

A study guide of Corwin's documentary program "Citizen of the World" prepared by Leon C. Hood, Head of the Department of English, and Moe Frankel, Head of the Department of Social Studies, both of the Clifford J. Scott High School in East Orange, New Jersey.

box 61, folder 16

50th Anniversary Production Of On A Note Of Triumph 1995

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the 50th anniversary production of Corwin's On A Note Of Triumph.

box 61, folder 17

Poetry Magazine 1939

Scope and Contents

In the "News Notes" section of the April 1939 issue of Poetry, mention is made of Corwin's Words Without Music series which aired over WABC.

box 61, folder 18

On The Drawn Sword Of Tommy Trojan 1995

Scope and Contents

The Autumn 1995 issue of the USC Trojan Family magazine reprinted the text of Corwin address at a USC convocation in 1986, within an article entitled Tommy Trojan Turns 65 by Robert Wynne. Also included is a brochure entitled The Legacy of Tommy Trojan issued by the Office of Public Relations, USC.

box 61, folder 19

County Seat 1939-1994

Scope and Contents

In 1939 Corwin directed County Seat, a daytime serial written by Milton Geiger and featuring Ray Collins and Orson Welles. In 1994 Geiger's widow, Dorothy, wrote Corwin a letter accompanying photocopies of mail received by CBS during the time the program aired.

box 62, folder 1

Fifty Years After 14th Of August 1995

Scope and Contents

On the fiftieth anniversary of the surrender of Japan, National Public Radio broadcast Corwin's commemorative program Fifty Years After 14 August with Charles Kuralt as narrator. Handwritten timing breakdowns related to the music, which was selected and edited by Corwin, as well as several drafts of the manuscript, are included.

box 62, folder 2

The Docudramatelementary 1974

Scope and Contents

The March 1974 issue of The Journal of the Producers Guild of America reprinted Corwin's piece The Docudramatelementary, which originally appeared in his Westways column.

box 62, folder 3

Appearance On Life And Times 1995

Scope and Contents

On June 29, 1995, Corwin was interviewed by Pat Morrison on the television program Life and Times, over station KCET. The interview generated two letters, among others, one from Ruth Capps, daughter of Samuel Goldwyn, and one from Sharon Mann.

box 62, folder 4

Preceptor Award

Scope and Contents

In May of 1979, a picture of Corwin appeared in the publication entitled The 29th Annual Broadcast Industry Conference of San Francisco State University, as a recipient of the Preceptor Award for his prestigious accomplishments as a pioneer in radio drama.

box 62, folder 5

Why Did The City Fall? Pages From The History Of American Radio Theater 1984

Scope and Contents

In 1984, Russian journalist and historian Igor Popov sent Corwin a book in which he discusses elements of Corwin's plays The Plot To Overthrow Christmas, To The Young, and Savage Encounter. The translated text is accompanied by a memo from Jon Krampner.

box 62, folder 6

Russian Magazine 1973

Scope and Contents

On pages 68 and 69 of the October 1973 issue of this Russian periodical, Corwin is mentioned several times. No translation accompanies the article.

box 63, folder 1

On A Note of Triumph - 50th Anniversary Production of 1995

Scope and Contents

On May 8, 1995, the 50th anniversary of VE-Day, On A Note of Triumph was rebroadcast in several formats: a repeat of the original broadcast, a separate hour-long broadcast "tribute" to Corwin, and a stage adaptation which Corwin wrote and directed. The anniversary programs generated correspondence, printed announcements, photographs, newspaper reviews, holograph production notes, and stage presentation text.

box 64, folder 1

On a Note of Triumph - 50th Anniversary of 1995

Scope and Contents

on June 6, 1995, at Alumni Hall in the Memorial Union at Indiana University, Bloomington, A Salute to the Veterans of World War II was staged under the aegis of the Bloomington Herald-Times and radio station WTIU. on August 11, 1995, Allan Murphy, Community Service Director of The Herald-Times, sent Corwin a videotape of the program, which featured segments of the original production of on a Note of Triumph. A letter accompanied the video tape.

box 64, folder 2

Farthest-out Space Odyssey Yet -- 7.5 Screebles 1972

Scope and Contents

on December 10, 1972, The Los Angeles Times Calendar invited Corwin to write a piece on the subject of a new musical he had written with composer J. Livingston and lyricist Ray Evans, based on Corwin's radio play The Odyssey of Runyon Jones and book Dog In The Sky. Two drafts, both bearing Corwin's holograph changes, and the final draft, are included.

box 64, folder 3

Taking Credit 1977

Scope and Contents

The March, 1977 issue of The Journal of the Producers Guild of America reprinted Corwin's article Taking Credit, originally featured in his monthly column for Westways magazine.

box 64, folder 4

Misquotation In The North Americans 1988

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of pages from the book entitled The North Americans, by James R. Christopher, feature a quote wrongly attributed to Corwin, and a quote correctly attributed to him. The correct quote is from Corwin's book Trivializing America.

box 64, folder 5

Love 1953

Scope and Contents

In 1953, the Edwin Morris Company published a five-page score of the aria Love from the one-act opera Esther, with music by Lyn Murray and lyrics by Corwin. The radio opera had originally been produced in 1941 as a segment in the 26 By Corwin series.

box 64, folder 6

Rivalry Huntington Library Production 1994

Scope and Contents

on November 1, 1994, the Huntington Library presented Corwin's adaptation of his own play The Rivalry as the closing event of the library's exhibition entitled The Last Best Hope of Earth: Abraham Lincoln and the Promise of America. Various materials relating to the event are included in this file.

box 65, folder 1

Rutland Sanatorium

Scope and Contents

In 1933, Corwin was hospitalized at the Rutland Sanatorium in Massachusetts with pulmonary tuberculosis. During his convalescence there he corresponded with a number of people, including doctors and family members.

box 65, folder 2

Wooden Nickels; Catalog 1988

Scope and Contents

In 1988, David Morice of Iowa City developed an ongoing work of collection art called "The Wooden Nickel Art Project" in which various celebrities were invited to write or draw something on a wooden nickel. Corwin was among the over one hundred contributors, including people from politics, industry, sports, journalism, government, and the arts.

box 65, folder 3

Gravesite Of W. B. Yeats

Scope and Contents

Early in the 1990's, Paul Curran of Millford, Massachusetts, visited the grave of the poet Yeats in Ireland and sent Corwin two color photographs of the gravestone and cemetery, along with a box containing three rock specimens taken from Yeats' gravesite.

box 65, folder 4

Arnold M. Grant Auditorium - Dedication of

Scope and Contents

In 1967, an auditorium in the Arnold M. Grant wing of the Syracuse University College of Law was dedicated to Grant, a graduate of the school and member of the University's Board of Trustees. Grant had asked Corwin to write a speech which he would deliver for dedication, and Corwin did so. Drafts of the speech, as well as a copy of an address which Grant had made, are included in this file.

box 66, folder 1

The Pirate and The Poet (Restricted File)

Scope and Contents

RESTRICTION: No copies to be made of typescript in this file. Undated carbon copy of a film synopsis entitled "The Pirate and The Poet," based on the life of Edward Trelawney, which Corwin wrote at the behest of film producer Robert Radnitz.

box 66, folder 2

Words Without Music 1938-1939

Scope and Contents

Material related to "Words Without Music," the first radio series Corwin wrote, directed and produced for CBS under the proprietary title "Norman Corwin's Words Without Music," which aired December 4, 1938 to June 2, 1939. Materials include over fifty CBS publicity releases announcing biographical data, upcoming programs, and Corwin's theories, techniques, and choices of material for the program. Several CBS interoffice memos discuss various productional aspects of "Words Without Music."

box 66, folder 3

United Nations Radio

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and several members of the United Nations Secretariat.

box 66, folder 4

United Nations Radio 1952-1969

Scope and Contents

Letters between Corwin and Michael Hayward, who succeeded Gerald Kean as Chief of the English Language Service at the United Nations.

box 67, folder 1

On a Note of Triumph - Additions To

Scope and Contents

Additional material related to on a Note of Triumph.

box 67, folder 2

Empire of the Air- Additions 1992

box 67, folder 3

On Ratings 1948

Scope and Contents

Two typescript drafts of articles on ratings written by Corwin at the request of Variety for publication in an anniversary issue.

box 67, folder 4

Voice In Pasadena, Inc. 1965

Scope and Contents

In 1965, at the Huntington Sheraton hotel in Pasadena, Corwin was invited to address a meeting of shareholders of Voice In Pasadena, Inc., a group which had applied to the FCC for a license to operate a radio station. The project was never completed.

box 67, folder 5

Murrow: His Life and Times

Scope and Contents

Corwin reviewed A.M. Serber's biography of Edward R. Murrow, entitled "Murrow: His Life and Times" in the L.A. Times Book Review. It was then syndicated by the Times and reprinted in, among other newspapers, the Palm Beach Post and the Des Moines Register.

box 67, folder 6

Bill of Rights: 200 1993

Scope and Contents

In the Spring of 1993, following a broadcast of Bill of Rights: 200 ("We Hold These Truths"), the Educational Outreach Department of WETA published and distributed a kit on the program for school use. The kit contained a nine-page Teacher's Guide, a CD of the program, and a 33-page booklet of the script, with individual pictures of C and members of the cast. CD moved to Corwin Audio/Video in Compact Storage

box 68, folder 1

L.A. County Museum of Art

Scope and Contents

For five years Corwin served as a trustee and member on the Film Advisory Panel of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This file contains minutes of three meetings. In the second of these, is detailed Corwin's proposal for a documentary film program.

box 68, folder 2

Lyn Murray

Scope and Contents

For a year before his death in May, 1989, Lyn Murray, composer and friend of Corwin, worked on a full-length opera to be based on Corwin's rhymed comedy The Plot to Overthrow Christmas. This file contains suggested lyrics, sketches, and even two fragments of musical manuscript in Murray's handwriting. Also included are two pages of the Sperdvac Radiogram in which allusion is made to Murray's work on the opera, preceded by an obituary by Chris Lembesis.

box 69, folder 1

Palm Springs Film Festival

Scope and Contents

In January of 1990, Corwin served on the film selection committee and introduced two film programs at the first Palm Springs Film Festival. This file contains the festival program, schedule, letters to Corwin from various members of the festival staff and city council, a certificate of acknowledgement, typescripts of introductions and the typescript of an article printed in the festival program.

box 69, folder 2

Oral History

Scope and Contents

on May 10, 1979, writer Irene Kahn Atkins began a series of interviews for an oral history of Corwin, on behalf of the William E. Wiener Library of the American Jewish Committee in New York City.

box 69, folder 3

Willow Cabin Theater Production

Scope and Contents

In November and December of 1994, the Willow Cabin Theater of New York City presented at the Intar Theatre six early radio plays by Corwin, which were adapted for the theater and staged under the title of one of them, Anatomy of Sound. This file contains several drafts of the contract, and publicity and correspondence generated by the plays.

box 69, folder 4

Ray Bradbury Celebration 1978

Scope and Contents

on October 31, 1978, Corwin was master of ceremonies at a banquet given by the Bibliographic Society of California State University at Northridge, honoring Ray Bradbury. The dinner was part of a four-day celebration, a program of which is in this file along with a copy of a special edition printing of Bradbury's article, "The God in Science Fiction," reprinted from the Saturday Review of Literature.

box 69, folder 5

Murrow Film Project 1981

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the creation of a treatment for a film documentary on Edward R. Murrow, which was never completed.

box 70, folder 1

Luncheon Honoring Lawrence and Lee 1981

box 70, folder 2

Aftra 50th Anniversary Issue 1987

Scope and Contents

In the summer of 1987 Corwin was approached to write an article for AFTRA Magazine's 50th anniversary edition. The article is entitled "Reflections on Civility and the Art of Bad-Mouthing."

box 70, folder 3

International Documentary Association 1987

Scope and Contents

In 1987, Corwin was a speaker at the 5th Annual International Documentary Association's reception and film program at UCLA's Melnitz Theater honoring the Academy Award nominees in the documentary category. At that time, Corwin was chairman of the documentary committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This file contains a program from the event.

box 70, folder 4

Modern Radio Drama 1991

Scope and Contents

In 1991, Corwin was interviewed via telephone by Joe Coleman for Modern Radio Drama. Coleman sent Corwin this copy of the article, entitled "MRD Interview: Conversations with Norman Corwin," and accompanied it with a letter. A typed note by Corwin is attached to the letter.

box 70, folder 5

USC Trojan Family 1993

Scope and Contents

The Summer 1993 issue of USC Trojan Family featured a lengthy article of excerpts from Norman Corwin's Letters, a book by Corwin and edited and with an introduction by A.J. Langguth, entitled "Sincerely, Norman Corwin: Selected Letters of Norman Corwin." This file contains materials related to the article.

box 70, folder 6

McGovern Speech 1972

Scope and Contents

In 1972, Corwin was approached to write a speech for George McGovern, then democratic presidential nominee. This file contains several rough drafts of the speech, the final draft, research materials, and a newspaper advertisement protesting the Nixon administration.

box 71, folder 1

Watts Towers 1959

Scope and Contents

In 1959, Corwin was one of the leaders of the opposition to the demolition of the Watts Towers in Los Angeles. These newspaper articles related to the controversy quote Corwin.

box 71, folder 2

Corwin Vs. Talent Associates

Scope and Contents

In 1968 Corwin's attorney settled a dispute with Talent Associates following a breach of contract regarding distribution of the televised version of Corwin's play "The Rivalry." This file contains correspondence related to the incident.

box 71, folder 3

Long Island University At C.W. Post College 1965

Scope and Contents

In 1965, the radio station of Long Island University requested permission to produce a festival series of Corwin's plays. Permission was granted, and the series was broadcast under the title "Salute to Norman Corwin." Correspondence and a draft of a proposed press release are contained in this file.

box 71, folder 4

Joshua

Scope and Contents

This file contains a typed text of Forsyth's oratorio, based on the Book of Joshua, and a newspaper clipping with a photograph of Corwin.

box 72, folder 1

San Diego State University

Scope and Contents

This file contains additional materials related to Corwin's tenure as a guest lecturer at San Diego State University.

box 72, folder 2

Going to Work 1996

Scope and Contents

In 1996, Corwin received an honorary degree from California Lutheran University, following the presentation of which he delivered this commencement speech, entitled "Going to Work."

box 72, folder 3

Untitled

Scope and Contents

Corwin's radio program "Untitled," which was originally broadcast over CBS in 1944, drew a great deal of mail, which is included in this file.

box 73, folder 1

On The Drawn Sword of Tommy Trojan 1995

Scope and Contents

This Autumn 1995 issue of the USC Trojan Family carries a boxed reprint of Corwin's short address delivered nine years earlier at a USC convocation. The article is entitled "Tommy Trojan Turns 65."

box 73, folder 2

God Answers The Prayer of Norman Corwin

Scope and Contents

In the spring of 1970, Ken Darby, a musician in the Los Angeles musical world, wrote this letter to Corwin, in free verse form, upon reading Corwin's Prayer For The 70's. Darby's letter is entitle "God Answers The Prayer of Norman Corwin."

box 73, folder 3

Metropolitan Opera Western Region Auditions - Showcase Concert

Scope and Contents

In 1980, Corwin hosted the western region Metropolitan Opera auditions over television station KCET in Los Angeles. In this capacity he introduced several people related to the auditions, the introductions to whom are included in this file. Also in this file is the July 1980 issue of KCET's monthly publication "Gambit," which features an article and photograph about the auditions.

box 73, folder 4

March, Fredric - Tribute to 1987

Scope and Contents

on September 21, 1987, Corwin hosted a tribute to the late Fredric March in the Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. This file contains the original manuscript of Corwin's introductions of numerous individuals present at the occasion, biographical data on March, correspondence related to the occasion, and numerous reviews.

box 73, folder 5

Yes Speak Out Yes 1968

Scope and Contents

on December 10, 1968, in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra together with the Augsburg College Choir, performed Yes Speak Out Yes, a human rights cantata with text written by Corwin. Material related to this performance, as well as a previous performance, is contained in this file.

box 73, folder 6

Yanks Meet Reds 1987

Scope and Contents

In March of 1987, Corwin contributed this brief typescript to be included in the Elbe book project entitled "Yanks Meet Reds: The Link-up of U.S. and Soviet Troops in Nazi Germany."

box 73, folder 7

Norman Corwin and Radio: The Golden Years

Scope and Contents

This file contains a book review from the Los Angeles Times of LeRoy Bannerman's biography of Corwin.

box 74, folder 1

Years of The Electric Ear 1994

Scope and Contents

This file contains materials related to the book "Years of The Electric Ear," including two versions of the dust jacket, proofs of the source of the title, drafts of the captions and layout for the 16 pages of pictures, brochures from Scarecrow Press, and correspondence with Scarecrow Press and the Directors Guild of America.

box 74, folder 2

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

This file contains an assignment of copyright to Universal edition of London, and ten ASCAP foreign performance records for production of the "Yes Speak Out Yes" cantata in Spain, Belgium, England, and Greece.

box 74, folder 3

Review of "Years of The Electric Ear" 1994

Scope and Contents

This August-September 1994 edition of DGA News contains a first review of the book "Years of The Electric Ear" entitled "Radio Days," written by Betsy A. McLane, executive director of the International Documentary Association.

box 74, folder 4

Remember 1994

Scope and Contents

This file contains the magazine "Remember," which features a letter from Corwin to the publisher, William Kanter.

box 74, folder 5

Fine Arts Festival 1967

Scope and Contents

In late 1967, Corwin participated in a ten-day fine arts festival held on the campus of San Diego State College. This file contains ephemera and correspondence from the event.

box 74, folder 6

Montage of Creativity

Scope and Contents

This file contains a printed program issued by San Diego State University's Radio-TV division, announcing among other programs two half-hour interviews with Corwin entitled "Montage of Creativity."

box 74, folder 7

Esther

Scope and Contents

Lyn Murray wrote this measure for the opening of the radio opera "Esther," which was produced as the fifteenth program of the 26 by Corwin series. The script and recording of this program are filed separately in this collection.

box 74, folder 8

He Got His 1941

Scope and Contents

This original music score was composed by Lyn Murray for Corwin's production of "A Man With A Platform," one of the 26 by Corwin series which aired over CBS in 1941.

box 74, folder 9

Pen Freedom to Write Award

Scope and Contents

In October of 1992, at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, Corwin was one of eight writers to receive the PEN Freedom to Write Award. This file contains materials related to the PEN Center USA West's 3rd annual Literary Festival & Auction, including original and final drafts of Corwin's acceptance speech, text of Corwin's introduction by Richard Masur, text of excerpts from Corwin's program commemorating the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the American Bill of Rights as read by Masur, and correspondence from PEN personnel.

box 74, folder 10

Post, Ted - Award to

Scope and Contents

In November of 1994, Corwin presented an award to director Ted Post at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. The tribute dinner was entitled "Three Guys From Brooklyn." This file contains original and subsequent drafts of Corwin's presentation, biographical information on Post, and various photocopies of press clippings announcing the event.

box 74, folder 11

Authors & Celebrity Award 1994

Scope and Contents

In November of 1994, Corwin was among four authors to receive awards for recently published books, from the Brandeis University national Women's Committee of Los Angeles, at a luncheon at the regent Beverly Hotel. This file contains ephemera from the occasion, as well as correspondence.

box 75, folder 1

Journal of Radio Studies

Scope and Contents

In this 1993-1994 issue of the Journal of Radio Studies, Robert L. Hilliard opens the foreword with a quote regarding Corwin's "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas."

box 75, folder 2

Psychological Issues and the Threat of Nuclear Disaster 1986

Scope and Contents

On 12/6/86, at the Morse Conference Center of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Corwin addressed an audience of psychiatrsits, mostly members of the Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Society and Institute of the Southern California Psychiatric Society.

box 75, folder 3

Norman Corwin's Letters 1994

Scope and Contents

Barricade Books' spring and fall 1994 catalogs, announcing the publication of "Norman Corwin's Letters." Article which appeared in the USC Trojan Family Magazine, Spring 1994.

box 76, folder 1

A Date With Sandburg 1981

Scope and Contents

In 1981, the Santa Susana Press published Corwin's "A Date With Sandburg" as a miniature book edition of 100 copies. This original typescript of the book intersperses photocopied segment of a column on Sandburg which Corwin had written earlier for the west coast monthly "Westways."

box 76, folder 2

Greater Than The Bomb 1981

Scope and Contents

In 1981, the Santa Susana Press of California State University at Northridge published a limited edition copy of Corwin's "Document A/777" under the title "Greater Than The Bomb." This typescript, which contains slight editing by Corwin, appears under the original title.

box 76, folder 3

Western Samoa 1960

Scope and Contents

In August of 1960, Corwin and composer Lyn Murray flew to Western Samoa for the purpose of gathering material toward a musical production based on the life of Robert Louis Stevenson. The trip was funded and commissioned by the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera Company. This file contains materials acquired during the trip.

box 76, folder 4

Yes Speak Out Yes 1968

Scope and Contents

In November of 1968, a preview of Corwin's United Nations cantata "Yes Speak Out Yes" was performed in Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, as part of the symphony series of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. A program from the performance, correspondence, publicity reviews, and Corwin's expense voucher for the United Nations are included in this file.

box 76, folder 5

Yes Speak Out Yes 1969

Scope and Contents

In early 1969, these letters passed between Corwin and Dr. Alfred A. Kalmus of Universal Edition, and Rudolf Nissim of ASCAP, regarding copyright agreement on the text of the cantata.

box 76, folder 6

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

This file contains fragmentary material toward the writing and production of the United Nations cantata.

box 76, folder 7

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

Six items of correspondence between Anne Roudebush, George Movshon's secretary at the United Nations, and Corwin.

box 76, folder 8

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence between Corwin and Cristobal Halffter, composer of the cantata for Corwin's YES SPEAK OUT YES, relating to the cantata and its performances in Minneapolis, the United Nations, and in Europe. The obituary contained herein is that of Halffter's father, Ernesto Halffter.

box 76, folder 9

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

This file contains three miscellaneous items of correspondence related to YES SPEAK OUT YES. The first is a letter from Louis T. Olom of Falls Church, Virginia, expressing his thanks to Corwin for creating the cantata; the second, an open letter serving as a general memorandum to the press, from Paul Jankowski, chief of United Nations Radio services; and third, a holiday greeting card from the family of Robert Hale, who sang in the American production of the cantata.

box 76, folder 10

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

International productions of YES SPEAK OUT YES generated articles and reviews, some of which have been translated and included in this file. Also included is the program from the performance in Madrid, Spain.

box 76, folder 11

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence between Corwin and George Movshon, chief of production for the United Nations Television Services, as it relates only to matters affecting the creating and production of YES SPEAK OUT YES.

box 76, folder 12

Katherine Locke 1995

Scope and Contents

Katherine Locke, film and theater actress whom Corwin married in 1947, died at the age of 85 in Thousand Oaks, California, after a long illness. This file contains several of her newspaper and magazine obituaries, research material, and holographic notes written by Corwin on biographical information to be sent to news media.

box 76, folder 13

University of Vermont (Restricted File) - Speech For President of

Scope and Contents

In the fall of 1970, Corwin was approached by the dean at the University of Vermont with an account of a problem created by the arrest of a popular professor at a student rally protesting U.S. participation in the war in Vietnam, a situation which threatened not only the professor, but the university president as well. The dean asked Corwin to write a statement of position upholding freedom of expression and due process that the president could deliver at an emergency meeting of the faculty, student body, and board of trustees. This file contains press clippings related to the incident, correspondence from the dean of the university and research notes provided Corwin by him, and several drafts of the speech Corwin wrote for the president. Management Notes: 05/15/2008 |b JBerard |n Edward C. Andrews, Jr., 82, of Vermont died on 12/09/2007. Released?/as of: yes |d 05/15/2008

box 77, folder 1

Human Rights United Nations Concert

Scope and Contents

In December of 1949, Corwin produced at Carnegie Hall, the first of what was to become a series of annual concerts commemorating the signing of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Aaron Copeland was commissioned to compose a complete musical setting for the extracts from the United Nations Charter. This file contains a draft of the Copeland agreement, accompanied by a correspondence memo from Jeanne Kimball of the United Nations Secretariat, and the original draft of a speech Corwin delivered to member stations of NBC on closed-circuit.

box 77, folder 2

No Man Is An Ion

Scope and Contents

In September of 1955, Corwin was asked by Herb Moss, president of the Gotham Recording Corporation, to write an article for THE GOTHAM RECORD. Corwin complied, and his article, entitled NO MAN IS AN ION, appeared in the September 15, 1955 edition of the newsletter, a page of which is included in this file. Also included is DRAMATISTS BULLETIN, which reprinted the article, and a small mail piece from GOTHAM RECORD, dated February 1963.

box 77, folder 3

Iccasp Dinner Honoring United Nations

Scope and Contents

on the evening of April 25, 1946, Corwin produced and emceed a dinner at the Hotel Astor Roof in New York City on the first anniversary of the San Francisco Conference, honoring members of the Security Council and the Secretary General of the United Nations. A printed program from the event, as well as typed and holographic notes by Corwin, are included in this file.

box 77, folder 4

How Norman Corwin Wrote For Radio

Scope and Contents

Dr. Edward W. Borgers, professor of telecommunications at the School of Journalism of the University of Southern California, wrote an analysis of Corwin's writing for radio, in an unpublished manuscript entitled HOW NORMAN CORWIN WROTE FOR RADIO, which consists of eleven chapters and six appendices. The manuscript, which runs almost 300 pages, also includes a table of contents and opening page, all of which are included in this file.

box 77, folder 5

Time At The Tone: Lines For The Opening of KCLU

Scope and Contents

on October 20, 1994, Corwin participated in the dedication of radio station KCLU, owned and operated by the California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. At the invitation of the president of the university, Corwin wrote an introduction to serve as the first broadcast at the opening of the station. This file contains correspondence to Corwin from members of the university and the station, advertisements, announcements, and articles on the opening of the station, a schedule of the dedication, and rough and final drafts of Corwin's introduction.

box 77, folder 6

Sperdvac Magazine, Vol.i, No.i

Scope and Contents

The first issue of SPERDVAC, the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety and Comedy, dated 1976/1977, carries several articles alluding to Corwin.

box 77, folder 7

Plot to Overthrow Christmas, Thousand Oaks Library Presentation

Scope and Contents

Corwin prepared a special version of THE PLOT TO OVERTHROW CHRISTMAS for live broadcast from the Thousand Oaks Library in Thousand Oaks, California, on December 3, 1993. This version was adapted from the original play which first aired in December of 1938. This copy of the special version contains holographic additions, cuts, and alterations that were incorporated into the as-broadcast script, as well as the special bound edition of the play presented to the library as a memento for the Thousand Oaks Library community. In notes Corwin dictated on December 4, 1994, he states that the pages of the copy contained in this file are not sequential.

box 77, folder 8

Joe Saltzman

Scope and Contents

on October 17, 1994, Joe Saltzman, professor of USC's School of Journalism, delivered an address on the subject of Corwin and his work to an audience in Palos Verdes, California, with the assistance of his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Glimpse Saltzman. Saltzman substituted for Dr. Edward Borgers, who had originally planned to deliver the address, but suffered a stroke only a few days earlier.

box 77, folder 9

Pictures From A War

Scope and Contents

In 1983, Corwin contributed to a session of USC's Vietnam Reconsidered Conference held from January 31 through February 9, of that year. This 16 page folio, printed for the conference and entitled PICTURES FROM A WAR, VIETNAM RECONSIDERED: LESSONS FROM A WAR, features a collection of photographs to come out of Vietnam. Acknowledgements on the back page of the folio list three close associates of Corwin in that period: Luther Luedtke, Francis Ring, and A.J. Langguth. Additional information on Corwin's contribution to this conference can be found under the title VIETNAM RECONSIDERED in this collection.

box 77, folder 10

Family Picture Album

Scope and Contents

This file contains seven photocopies of photographs from an eight-page album presented to Corwin on his thirtieth birthday. When Corwin prepared to begin film work for RKO Studios in Hollywood, he received the album from his family as a going-away gift. It consisted of pictures of Corwin, his parents, his two brothers, his sister, a niece, and a nephew. Corwin's summary of the file states that the photograph legends were probably written by his brother Emil or Emil's wife, Freda.

box 77, folder 11

The Trojan Family: Sincerely, Norman Corwin

Scope and Contents

The Spring 1994 issue of USC TROJAN FAMILY magazine carried an article entitled SINCERELY, NORMAN CORWIN: SELECTED LETTERS OF NORMAN CORWIN, extracting letters from Corwin's then forthcoming book, NORMAN CORWIN'S LETTERS. Five previously unpublished pictures accompany the article. Also included in this file is a photocopy of a page from a subsequent issue of the same magazine featuring two letters to the editor regarding the article in the previous issue.

box 77, folder 12

Multi-media Auction

Scope and Contents

This file contains a single poster sized advertisement announcing a multimedia auction at the Vandam Theater in Manhattan, New York, under the auspices of the Compassionate Arts/Fellowship of Reconciliation. Corwin is listed among the many contributors from the multimedia arts.

box 77, folder 13

Wichita State University - Address 1974

Scope and Contents

on March 23, 1974, Corwin delivered an address at the Wichita State University 20th Annual Honors Convocation in Wichita, Kansas, at the invitation of Dr. Martin H. Bush, assistant vice president for academic resources at the university. Corwin attended several events preceding and following the convocation, and seating and guest lists from these events are in this file. Also present is Corwin's original speech typescript with holographic notations, and various items of ephemera associated with the convocation including university literature, programs, invitations, and a flyer.

box 77, folder 14

Academy Bulletin

Scope and Contents

A 1976 newsletter from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences featuring a photograph of Corwin with actor Claire Trevor, taken during the dedication of the Academy's new headquarters.

box 78, folder 1

Yes Speak Out Yes

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from the Moldenhauer Archives in Spokane, Washington, and a photocopy of the original manuscript of the text of Corwin's cantata YES SPEAK OUT YES, the musical production commissioned by the United Nations.

box 78, folder 2

Yes Speak Out Yes 1968

Scope and Contents

Published materials from the United Nations which Corwin drew upon in preparing the text of his cantata YES SPEAK OUT YES, which was performed at the United Nations Human Rights Day concert in 1968. Also in this file is a United Nations booklet listing their concerts.

box 78, folder 3

Radio Station KPFK

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from the FM radio station KPFK of the Pacifica Foundation in Los Angeles, California, and a June 26, 1960 program for a station fund raising broadcast in which Corwin participated.

box 78, folder 4

Institute For Sex Research, Inc.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and miscellaneous material related to Corwin's association with the director of the Institute for Sex Research at the Indiana University, in Bloomington.

box 78, folder 5

World Intellectuals Congress In Defense of Peace

Scope and Contents

In the summer of 1948, Corwin was one of ten members of the LaGuardia Memorial Commission who went abroad to dedicate various public sites in memory of the late Fiorello LaGuardia. During this trip, Corwin attended the World Intellectuals Congress in Defense of Peace, held in Wroclaw, Poland. This file contains Corwin's typescript of the speech he delivered at the dedication of a Polish school, as well as miscellaneous materials related to the Commission and the Congress.

box 78, folder 6

Artist of The Year Award

Scope and Contents

on June 12, 1972, Ray Bradbury presented Corwin with the University of Judaism's Artist of the Year Award at the sixth annual Author Artist Luncheon, hosted by The University Women in the Embassy room of The Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. This file contains materials related to the ceremony, including the original manuscript of Corwin's address.

box 78, folder 7

Twentieth Century-Fox: Broadcasting News

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from various radio personnel at independent radio stations nationwide regarding Corwin's weekly movie news letter, which he edited while on the publicity staff at Twentieth Century-Fox Films in New York City.

box 78, folder 8

Corwin Introduces Grads to Majesty In Work

Scope and Contents

The summer 1996 issue of CLU MAGAZINE, of California Lutheran University, features an article entitled CORWIN INTRODUCES CORWIN TO MAJESTY IN WORK, regarding Corwin's commencement address GOING TO WORK, which he delivered on the CLU campus in Thousand Oaks, California.

box 79, folder 1

Modern Radio Drama Transcript

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of an article entitled MRD INTERVIEW: CONVERSATIONS WITH NORMAN CORWIN, which ran in the Spring 1991 issue of the magazine MODERN RADIO DRAMA.

box 79, folder 2

Soviet Anti-Semitism

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's involvement with the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation-Council of Greater Los Angeles, including correspondence with Joseph Roos, executive director of the organization. Also included are the original manuscript and final typescript of a speech Corwin delivered at the Los Angeles community-wide meeting on Anti-Semitism held on June 16, 1964, entitled LETTERS TO ARTISTS, SCIENTISTS, AND ASSORTED INTELLECTUALS OF THE SOVIET UNION.

box 79, folder 3

Lake Arrowhead Writers Conference

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the 1974 Writers Conference of the Writers Guild of America, West, in Lake Arrowhead, California, at which Corwin was guest moderator. The subject of the conference was pornography in films, and participants included Raymond Gauer of Citizens For Decency Through Law, and David Friedman of the Adult Film Association.

box 79, folder 4

American Academy of Arts and Letters

Scope and Contents

Ceremonial program from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, at which Corwin received an honorary grant for his contribution to literature. The ceremony itself was held on May 8, 1942, in the auditorium of The American Academy of Arts and Letters and The National Institute of Arts and Letters in New York.

box 79, folder 5

Christian Science Sentinel

Scope and Contents

September 8, 1993 issue of CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SENTINEL which is prefaced by three paragraphs quoting Corwin following his induction into the Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago.

box 79, folder 6

on a Note of Triumph: Theater 40 Production, 1995

Scope and Contents

on the evening of the 50th anniversary of VE Day, Theater 40 presented Corwin's adaptation for the stage of his VE Day script. His changes, cuts, ques, and marginal notes are contained in a photocopy of the published play from which he and the cast worked. Also included is the text of the prologue spoken by Samantha Eggar, which also contains Corwin's holographic notations.

box 79, folder 7

Golden Days of Radio: LP Album

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Frank Bresee's 1975 double record album of THE GOLDEN DAYS OF RADIO, for which Corwin wrote the album liner.

box 79, folder 8

Berne Surrey

Scope and Contents

Summer 1996 issue of PAST TIMES magazine, which carries an article entitled RADIO SPOTLIGHT: BERNE SURREY on sound effects man Berne Surrey and his comments on the work he performed for Corwin's radio programs, notably ON A NOTE OF TRIUMPH. Also included is an obituary for Surrey, printed in an unidentified old-time radio magazine, undated.

box 79, folder 9

Letter By Corwin In The Dukes County Intelligencer

Scope and Contents

August, 1991 issue of THE DUKES COUNTY INTELLIGENCER, subtitled JOURNAL OF HISTORY OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD AND THE ELIZABETHAN ISLANDS, containing an article by Corwin correcting the interpretation of a word appearing in the handwriting of James Thurber.

box 79, folder 10

My Client Curley

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the 1977 Marshfield High School production of Corwin's 1940 radio program MY CLIENT CURLEY, which the school performed in a statewide drama competition in Marshfield, Massachusetts.

box 80, folder 1

My Client Curley - Reader's Theater Production at University of Hawaii At Manoa

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the 1979 Reader's Theater adaptation and production of Corwin's radio play MY CLIENT CURLEY at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

box 80, folder 2

Tusitala 1960

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's work on a project conceived by composer Lyn Murray entitled TUSITALA, a musical based on the life of Robert Louis Stevenson in Western Samoa. The project received funding from the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera Association. Among items in the file is an unsigned agreement for the book, lyrics, and music for the project.

box 80, folder 3

The Pun Patrol

Scope and Contents

Bound notebook, originally used as a register of students in Corwin's classes at UCLA, converted to a compendium of puns collected from various sources. Also two articles on puns which Corwin wrote for his column in WESTWAYS magazine, and various newspaper clippings related to puns.

box 80, folder 4

Norman Corwin's Letters: Exchanges Between A.J. Langguth and Corwin re Editing of

Scope and Contents

In 1994, Barricade Books published a volume of Corwin's letters, edited by A.J. Langguth and entitled NORMAN CORWIN'S LETTERS. This file contains materials related to the editing of that volume, such as annotations of details mentioned in the letters selected for publication.

box 80, folder 5

Cummings, Jack - Nomination of 1984

Scope and Contents

In February, 1984, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Corwin nominated Jack Cummings for the Irving Thalberg Award, presented each year to an outstanding producer; this file contains correspondence related to Corwin's nomination of Cummings.

box 80, folder 6

Might of Design 1969

Scope and Contents

This file contains a 1969 letter to Robert L. Stone of Mode-Art Pictures related to Corwin's screen treatment of an industrial film for United States Steel, which is also included.

box 80, folder 7

Marriage Proposal

Scope and Contents

1945 letter from a woman in Indianapolis proposing marriage to Corwin.

box 80, folder 8

Proposal For Documentary Film Relating to The Un-American Activities Committee 1976

Scope and Contents

In June, 1976, Corwin was approached by the University Network Corporation out of New York to write the treatment for a documentary film project based on people whose lives were altered by the House Un-American Activities Committee. This file contains one item of correspondence and a proposal related to the project.

box 80, folder 9

Lassie TV Program: Robert Maxwell Associates 1960

Scope and Contents

Legal agreement pertaining to Corwin's suit against Robert Maxwell Associates, producers of the television program LASSIE, for producing and broadcasting an episode of the show which copied the concept and plotline of Corwin's radio program THE ODYSSEY OF RUNYON JONES.

box 80, folder 10

Lodestone 1995

Scope and Contents

1995 edition of THE LODESTONE CATALOG of Bloomington, Indiana, listing several of Corwin's radio programs. LODESTONE CATALOG Nov. 2006 Catalog including Cs work for sale in 06.

box 80, folder 11

Requests

Scope and Contents

Materials related to requests for the use of Corwin's works, as well as speaking and lecturing engagements. Included is a breakdown of requests prepared by the Permission Department of publisher Henry Holt.

box 80, folder 12

Saint Bernard And The Virgin Mary 1996

Scope and Contents

This file contains two items; a letter from Corwin to Jordan Young, journalist and radio historian, and the typescript of a one-act play written by Young entitled SAINT BERNARD AND THE VIRGIN MARY, involving Mary Pickford, Charles Chaplin, and George Bernard Shaw.

box 80, folder 13

The Pirate And The Poet

Scope and Contents

Corwin's treatment of a screenplay prepared at the request of producer Robert Radnitz, based on the life of Edward Trelawny, a privateer and friend of the poet Percy Shelley.

box 80, folder 14

Research Material

Scope and Contents

Five film negatives related to Corwin's work on a screenplay of the life of Thomas Jefferson, as well as a media timeline compiled by Leonard Leader, visiting professor at the USC School of Journalism.

box 81, folder 1

Oedipus Rex: Chorale Drama By Stravinsky

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's narration of Stravinsky's static opera-oratorio in a performance directed by Leonard Bernstein, conductor of the New York Symphony, at the New York City Center of Music and Drama on November 25 and 26, 1946. Corwin used the classic translation by Plumtree for narration as opposed to Cocteau's French, and three different translations are included in this file.

box 81, folder 2

Job, Part 1

Scope and Contents

Typescript of JOB, Corwin's sixteenth radio program in the 26 BY CORWIN series, adapted from the Biblical book of Job, featuring Charles Laughton and as Job and an original music score composed by Deems Taylor.

box 81, folder 3

Job, Part 2

box 81, folder 4

Blast From The Past: A Pictorial History Of Radio's First 75 Years

Scope and Contents

In 1995, Celia Rocks of Streamline Publishing, Inc., wrote Corwin requesting a quote for the jacket of a compendium by Eric Rhoads, entitled A BLAST FROM THE PAST: A PICTORAL HISTORY OF RADIO'S FIRST 75 YEARS, which Corwin provided. This file contains materials related to the book.

box 81, folder 5

Peck, Gregory

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Corwin and Gregory Peck, both of whom belonged to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as Chairman of the Documentary Awards Committee and President of the Academy, respectively. Also included is a copy of a two page essay written by Gregory Peck's wife, Veronique.

box 81, folder 6

Border Of Paradise 1953

Scope and Contents

In 1953, Corwin wrote a script for presentation at the sixth annual meeting of the Los Angeles American Jewish Committee, which was prefaced by an introduction by Judge Coleman and read by actor Robert Ryan. This file contains one item of correspondence from Frederick Schreiber, area director of the AJC, and two typescripts of the presentation, one with Corwin's holographic notes.

box 81, folder 7

Trucks, Trucks, Trucks 1964

Scope and Contents

Materials related to a film entitled TRUCKS, TRUCKS, TRUCKS, one of four projects undertaken by Corwin for John Sutherland Productions, Inc., in Los Angeles.

box 81, folder 8

Frontier Airlines 1963

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's documentary film on Frontier Airlines, commissioned by John Sutherland Productions, Inc., including a copy of the screenplay and the legal agreement with the production company.

box 81, folder 9

Might Of Design 1962

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's film documentary entitled THE MIGHT OF DESIGN, which was commissioned by John Sutherland Productions for their client United States Steel Corporation.

box 81, folder 10

General With The Cockeyed ID

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's documentary film entitled THE GENERAL WITH THE COCKEYED ID, which was commissioned by John Sutherland Productions for their client The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.

box 81, folder 11

Lake Avenue Investment

Scope and Contents

Additional legal materials related to Corwin's Lake Avenue investment. Additional materials on this subject can be found in this collection under the heading LAKE AVENUE INVESTMENT.

box 81, folder 12

100 Short Films About The Human Environment 1981

Scope and Contents

In 1981, Corwin wrote a preface for William E. Ewald's compendium of 16mm short films entitled 100 SHORT FILMS ABOUT THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. This file includes a letter from Ewald to Corwin and a photocopy of Corwin's preface from the publication.

box 81, folder 13

Westinghouse Presents Musical Americana 1940

Scope and Contents

Program from Westinghouse Corporation's 1940 musical program entitled MUSICAL AMERICANA, which featured Corwin's poem WHERE ELSE BUT HERE? printed on the inside page.

box 81, folder 14

Savage Encounter

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the March 28, 1944 broadcast of SAVAGE ENCOUNTER, the fourth program in the COLUMBIA PRESENTS CORWIN series from CBS. Also included is a Spanish version of the play which was adapted by Rene Borge, directed by Carlos Montalban, and produced by El Radioteatre De America in May of 1944.

box 81, folder 15

An American In Russia

Scope and Contents

Shortly after completing the AN AMERICAN IN ENGLAND radio series for CBS in 1942, Corwin produced a series of three programs entitled AN AMERICAN IN RUSSIA, which were directed by Guy Della Cioppa and narrated by Larry Lesueur. This file contains a memo from Laurence Gilliam of the BBC to Davidson Taylor of CBS, and CBS publicity notices.

box 81, folder 16

Carbon Mike Award

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's receiving the Carbon Mike Award from the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters in November of 1974 at the Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City, California.

box 82, folder 1

First Big Try: TV Documentary 1972

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence related to Corwin's program THE FIRST BIG TRY, from the NORMAN CORWIN PRESENTS television program produced in 1972 by Westinghouse Group W and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

box 82, folder 2

Butler, Paul M.

Scope and Contents

This file contains the typescript of a valedictory speech Corwin wrote for national democratic committee chairman Paul M. Butler to deliver at the Democratic National Convention in 1960; includes Corwin's holographic notes.

box 82, folder 3

Esther 1941

Scope and Contents

Sixteen items of correspondence related to ESTHER, the original one-act opera for radio based on the biblical book of Esther, which was Corwin's fifteenth program broadcast by CBS in the 26 BY CORWIN series. Also included in this file is a script of the production, with handwritten changes.

box 82, folder 4

Election Show, 1944: All Four Networks

Scope and Contents

Typescript and correspondence related to Corwin's 1944 ELECTION EVE SPECIAL radio program entitled THE ROOSEVELT SPECIAL, which he wrote, directed, and produced at the request of the Democratic National Committee for the reelection of United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The one-hour, star-studded program was broadcast over CBS, NBC-RED, NBC-BLUE, and MUTUAL.

box 82, folder 5

Our Stories 1996

Scope and Contents

Privately bound anthology of creative writing works produced by students in Susan G. Ziemer-Brender's creative writing class at the Verdugo Mental Health Center in Glendale, California. Ziemer-Brender was herself a student in Corwin's creative writing courses at Idyllwild School of the Arts.

box 82, folder 6

University Of Southern California

Scope and Contents

Faculty contracts and correspondence related to Corwin's tenure at the University of Southern California's School of Journalism, where he joined the faculty in 1979.

box 82, folder 7

Mary And The Fairy

Scope and Contents

Sixteen items of correspondence relating to the stage version of Corwin's 1941 radio play MARY AND THE FAIRY from 26 BY CORWIN program.

box 82, folder 8

Blankfort, Michael

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the November 1979 Brandeis-Bardin Institute's Shlomo Bardin Award dinner honoring Michael Blankfort, novelist and playwright. Corwin, a member of the dinner committee, presented a reading from Blankfort's work entitled A MAN'S WORK.

box 82, folder 9

Appointment

Scope and Contents

Materials related to APPOINTMENT, Corwin's fifth radio program in the 26 BY CORWIN series produced by CBS in 1941, including a production script and a location sheet, both with holographic notations.

box 82, folder 10

Between Americans

Scope and Contents

Materials related to BETWEEN AMERICANS, Corwin's tenth radio program broadcast in the 26 BY CORWIN series produced by CBS in 1941, including a script from the original July 1941 production, a script from the Motion Picture Relief Fund's series Screen Guild Theater production starring Orson Welles, and a June 1944 script from the KATE SMITH HOUR featuring excerpts from the program and autographed by Kate Smith.

box 82, folder 11

Fear Itself 1950

Scope and Contents

Newspaper review and incomplete transcript of Corwin's 1950 documentary radio program entitled FEAR ITSELF, presented over Mutual Broadcasting System by United Nations Radio.

box 82, folder 12

Double Concerto

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Emil Corwin and Kurt Hellmer related to DOUBLE CONCERTO, Corwin's twelfth radio program broadcast over CBS in 1941 as part of the 26 BY CORWIN radio series.

box 82, folder 13

Fragment From A Lost Cause

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Juliana Taberna, William Sloane, and Elizabeth Jameson related to FRAGMENT FROM A LOST CAUSE, Corwin's nineteenth radio program in the 26 BY CORWIN series broadcast over CBS in 1941.

box 82, folder 14

Caucus Symposium 1995 1995

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's participation in the 1995 symposium of The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors, held at the Directors Guild Theater in Hollywood, including two drafts of an address delivered at the occasion.

box 83, folder 1

Eulogy For FDR

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of an excerpt from a book titled MASTERPIECES FOR RADIO AND DECLAMATION, compiled and edited by Robert Goodman and published by Liberty Publishing Company in 1952, which contains the text of a eulogy Corwin wrote in 1945 at the request of CBS upon the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Also included, correspondence from listeners to the original broadcast, as well as related press clippings.

box 83, folder 2

Columbia Presents Corwin Series, 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and press materials related to COLUMBIA PRESENTS CORWIN, the series written, directed, and produced by Corwin and broadcast over CBS in 1945.

box 83, folder 3

Dorie Got A Medal

Scope and Contents

Materials related to DORIE GOT A MEDAL, the radio program written, directed and produced by Corwin for the COLUMBIA PRESENTS CORWIN series broadcast over CBS in 1944. Twelve of the thirteen items of correspondence in this file have been typed from original, which are nonextant.

box 83, folder 4

El Capitan And The Corporal

Scope and Contents

Materials related to EL CAPITAN AND THE CORPORAL, the radio program written, directed, and produced by Corwin and starring Katherine Locke, as part of the COLUMBIA PRESENTS CORWIN series broadcast over CBS in 1944. Included are a script from the 1944 broadcast, fan mail in response to that program and a letter from journalist John McDonough in Chicago after hearing the National Public Radio rebroadcast of the program in July 1996. AFTRA and MT&R production June 2004, program and news article. 08/09/04: EL CAPITAN AND THE CORPORAL a wartime script by C, was produced by AFTRA and the Museum of Television and Radio on 6-12-04 at the Beverly Hills Museum. C was present and was called upon to speak, following the presentation. A printed program of the production.

box 83, folder 5

Corpus Duende: Echoes Of The Spanish Civil War 1981

Scope and Contents

Materials related to CORPUS DUENDE: ECHOES OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR, a radio program based on a script by Professor Robert E. Lee of San Diego State University, broadcast in 1981 over WQED-FM, Pittsburgh. Corwin served as a consultant to WQED for the program.

box 83, folder 6

Pursuit of Happiness

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's 1956 film entitled THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, commissioned by the Subcommittee for the Arts of the Democratic National Committee, for broadcast at the 1956 Democratic National Convention. Included is a continuity and dialogue of the film, which was recorded for narration by United States Senator of Massachusetts John F. Kennedy at MGM studios in Hollywood, as well as correspondence from convention keynote speaker Governor Earle C. Clements of Tennessee, executive director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

box 83, folder 7

Taking Aim: The Art Of The Political Cartoon 1995

Scope and Contents

Materials related to TAKING AIM: THE ART OF THE POLITICAL CARTOON, a forum of editorial cartoonists moderated by Corwin in Friendship Hall at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, 1996. This file contains biographical data on each of the panelist, and rough drafts of the introductions and commentaries Corwin wrote from this data.

box 83, folder 8

Midwest Radio Theatre Workshop

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's involvement with the Midwest Radio Theatre Workshop of Columbia, Missouri, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Note: oversize materials located in box II.

box 83, folder 9

Radio Writing And The Art Of Writing For Radio 1996

Scope and Contents

This file contains the draft typescript of a book sent to Corwin for opinion and comment, entitled RADIO WRITING AND THE ART OF WRITING FOR RADIO, by television commentator Leonard Maltin.

box 83, folder 10

Could Be

Scope and Contents

Materials related to COULD BE, the radio program broadcast in 1949 over NBC for United Nations Radio, during Corwin's tenure as Chief of Special Projects for United Nations Radio. Included is a typescript of the program inscribed from Corwin to his father, as well as an NBC press release, and numerous newspaper reviews of the production in the United States and other countries.

box 83, folder 11

On A Note Of Triumph Departure

Scope and Contents

1996 cover letter and copy of a 1945 script entitled ON A NOTE OF TRIUMPHANT DEPARTURE, sent to Corwin by radio historian and Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters member Frank Bresee. The script, based on Corwin's 1945 radio program ON A NOTE OF TRIUMPH, was written as a gag farewell gift to broadcaster Fox Case when he transferred from CBS in Los Angeles to CBS in Washington D.C.

box 83, folder 12

Tune In Magazine 1944

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clipping on actor House Jameson and a June 1944 issue of TUNE IN magazine, featuring a two-page article on Corwin captioned COLUMBIA PRESENTS CORWIN: THE PRIZE-WINNING PLAYWRIGHT SETS A WHIRLWIND PACE FOR RADIO LITERATURE.

box 83, folder 13

Americans At Work

Scope and Contents

Two CBS office communications and a CBS publicity release regarding AMERICANS AT WORK, the first radio series Corwin directed at the network in 1938.

box 83, folder 14

50 Years After 14 August

Scope and Contents

Original and photocopies of fan mail Corwin received in response to 50 YEARS AFTER 14 AUGUST, the radio program celebrating the 50th anniversary of his original VJ DAY SPECIAL entitled 14 AUGUST.

box 84, folder 1

Ira Gershwin

Scope and Contents

Several original words puzzles, called double crosstics, which Corwin exchanged with Ira Gershwin. Also an article from THE SATURDAY REVIEW OF LITERATURE magazine entitled FALL LETTER FROM MRS. KINGSLEY, who created the monthly puzzle which ran in the magazine.

box 84, folder 2

Old Salt

Scope and Contents

Materials related to OLD SALT, Corwin's ninth radio program broadcast in 1941 by CBS in the 26 BY CORWIN series. Included is a location sheet and a production script with holographic notations.

box 84, folder 3

Anne Rutledge

Scope and Contents

Materials related to ANNE RUTLEDGE, the eleventh radio written, directed, and produced by Corwin as part of the 26 BY CORWIN series broadcast in 1941 by CBS. The commercially sponsored script was written by Corwin at the invitation of the CAVALCADE OF AMERICA series, and originally broadcast with actors Jeanette Nolan and Agnes Moorehead in 1940.

box 84, folder 4

My Client Curley

Scope and Contents

Materials related to MY CLIENT CURLEY, the radio program Corwin adapted, directed, and produced from the original story by Lucille Fletcher, for the COLUMBIA WORKSHOP series broadcast by CBS in 1940.

box 85, folder 1

Yamashita: The Court-martial of the Tiger of Malaya 1974

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings and the as-broadcast television script of THE COURT-MARSHALL OF THE TIGER OF MALAYA: GENERAL YAMASHITA, a 1974 television special written by Corwin as a 90-minute JUDGEMENT series produced and directed by Stanley Kramer on ABC-TV.

box 85, folder 2

Our Lady Of The Freedoms 1986

box 85, folder 3

Writers Guild Of America West, Inc., Part 1

Scope and Contents

Documents related to Corwin and the Writers Guild of America, including WGAW committee guidelines, a board of directors meeting agenda, and committee directory. Also included in this file are numerous items of correspondence between Corwin and members of the Screen Writers Guild Credit Arbitration Committee regarding cases of Corwin's involvement in writing credits for several feature films. NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS BELL.

box 85, folder 4

Writers Guild Of America West, Inc., Part 2

box 86, folder 1

Writers Guild Of America West 1972-1974

Scope and Contents

Materials related to Corwin's involvement with the Writers Guild of America West between 1972 and 1974, including several statements Corwin wrote on behalf of the WGA; documents related to the WGA election of 1973; Corwin's candidacy for president of the organization that year; and a 1974 "Board Member Profile." NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS BELL.

box 86, folder 2

Document A/777

Scope and Contents

This file contains materials related to the radio program DOCUMENT A/777, the radio program written, directed, and produced by Corwin and broadcast over Mutual Broadcasting System under the auspices of the United Nations in 1950. NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS BELL.

box 86, folder 3

Document A/777

Scope and Contents

This file contains four typescripts of DOCUMENT A/777: two photocopies and two original typescripts on United Nations paper. This radio program, written, directed, and produced by Corwin, was originally broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System under the auspices of the United Nations in 1950. NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS BELL.

box 86, folder 4

27th Annual Writers Guild Awards Dinner 1975 1975

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Materials related to the 1975 27th Annual Writers Guild Awards Dinner, at which Corwin presided as master of ceremonies. Included are pages from the original typescript of his remarks, with extensive holographic emendations. NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS BELL.

box 86, folder 5

Writers Guild Of America Valentine Davies Award 1972 1972

Scope and Contents

On March 21, 1972, Corwin was awarded the WGAW's Valentine Davies Award, at the 24th Annual Writers Guild Awards, which took place in the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Included are several items of congratulatory correspondence, a reprint of Corwin's remarks in an April issue of WGAW NEWS, an annotated typescript with holographic notes, and accounts of the award ceremony from DAILY VARIETY and the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, both of which are addressed to Lee J. Cobb. NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS BELL. 03/02/2005: PHOTOSTAT OF THE VALENTINE DAVIES AWARD PLAQUE. Image shows the plaque, including recipients: Norman Corwin, Ray Bradbury, , Dore Schary, etc. Another copy from a later year, as well.

box 87, folder 1

Freedom, They Wrote

Scope and Contents

This file contains several undated typescripts of a television project written by Corwin and entitled FREEDOM, THEY WROTE, based on his radio program WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS. Several of the typescripts contain Corwin's holographic notations. NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGLAS BELL.

box 87, folder 2

Vietnam Reconsidered: Lessons From A War

Scope and Contents

In February of 1983, Corwin participated in a conference sponsored by the University of Southern California School of Journalism. Included in the file are resumes of fellow participants Harrison Salisbury and Ronald Gottesman. The typescript of Corwin's introduction of biographer A.J. Langguth is also included. NOTE: THE SUMMARY PAGE LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THIS FILE WAS WRITTEN BY DOUGALS BELL.

box 87, folder 3

Juvenilia

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This file contains numerous cartoons and newspaper-style drawings, as well as hand-written poems, which Corwin produced in his youth.

box 87, folder 4

Ed Mayehoff

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Correspondence from actor Ed Mayehoff, who appeared in several of the radio programs Corwin wrote and produced for CBS in the 1940's, including "Broadway Document" and "Murder in Studio One." Photograph shows Corwin with Mayehoff, preparing "Broadway Document."

box 87, folder 5

Louis Untermeyer

Scope and Contents

File contains photocopies of a foreword that the poet Untermeyer wrote for an edition of Corwin's plays, as well as that of an inscription Untermeyer wrote for Corwin in a book of his verse. Newspaper clipping is an account of Untermeyer's 80th birthday party, at which Corwin was present. Also included is a memo from Corwin to Mr. Lewis (CBS), of 10-11-1938 concerning a planned program with Untermeyer.

box 87, folder 6

Jean Negulesco

Scope and Contents

Corwin had written the screenplay for "Scandal at Scourie," a film directed by Negulesco in 1952. This file contains one postcard from Negulesco, and a clipping of his obituary.

box 87, folder 7

Caricatures

Scope and Contents

Caricatures

box 88, folder 1

On The Death Of Celia Ober

Scope and Contents

File contains one letter, dated June 25, 1933, from Corwin to his brothers Emil and Alfred, describing the funeral of their grandmother, and reflecting on her life.

box 88, folder 2

The Polarization Of Culture

Scope and Contents

First draft, incomplete, of an article Corwin was requested to write for "Daily Variety" in 1948.

box 88, folder 3

Radio In The War Years

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Typescript segment of a television documentary on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of CBS in 1976. This segment, written by Corwin, and read on the air by Walter Cronkite, summarized the history of CBS radio during World War II.

box 88, folder 4

Kaleidoscope

Scope and Contents

Proposal, including budget, from the James L. Saphier Agency for a television series called "Kaleidoscope," which would have featured some of Corwin's works adapted for television.

box 88, folder 5

Norman Corwin Quoted In Cypher

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Contains a quote from "On a Note of Triumph" that was used in a puzzle printed in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1982.

box 88, folder 6

Norman Corwin Quoted--miscellaneous

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Six clippings of quotes by Corwin from various American newspapers, ca. 1948.

box 88, folder 7

Anthropos

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File contains information relating to Anthropos '87, a documentary film festival (also known as the Barbara Myerhoff Film Festival) that was held at the University of Southern California in 1987. Corwin was asked serve as a judge on the panel for anthropological subjects, along with Faye Ginsberg, Leslie Marmon Silko, and Keith Cunningham.

box 88, folder 8

Library Of Congress Project

Scope and Contents

Corwin was approached by R.D. Jameson of the Library of Congress Consultant Service in 1940, with an invitation to work on a project involving the "experimental development of effective cultural and educational broadcasts." The correspondence in this file relates to this project, about which Corwin showed an interest, but eventually declined.

box 89, folder 1

International Council Of Fine Arts Deans

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File contains various drafts of an address Corwin gave at the 15th annual conference of the International Council of Fines Arts Deans, in San Francisco, October 13, 1978. Also included in this file is correspondence relating to this talk.

box 89, folder 2

Lecture Notes

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Notes for a lecture Corwin gave on the subject of war films at the University of California, San Diego, on May 22, 1979.

box 89, folder 3

Assorted Articles by and about Corwin

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File contains drafts of poems and articles written by Corwin from the 1930's to the 1960's, as well as printed magazine articles and newspaper clippings, on a variety of topics.

box 89, folder 4

Assorted Articles by and about Corwin

box 89, folder 5

Assorted Articles by and about Corwin

box 89, folder 6

Unknown Sailor

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Notes Corwin made while he interviewed a sailor in Winthrop, Mass., at the age of 15. Notes were taken with the intent of writing a story about the sailor.

box 89, folder 7

California Artists Radio Theater (CART)

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Photographs of a performance at the Cinegrill Theater of the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood of "My Client Curley" and "The Strange Affliction," which Corwin directed in 1994. Photos show various cast members as well as the marquee of the Cinegrill Theater.

box 89, folder 8

Quoted In Jacket Copy

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File contains quotes by Corwin that were used in advertisements, or as jacket copy for books.

box 89, folder 9

Barnouw Book Reviewed

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File contains the manuscript of a review Corwin wrote of Erik Barnouw's history of documentary film, "Documentary." Also included is the issue of "The Bulletin of the Academy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences" in which it was published (Winter 1975).

box 89, folder 10

Sandburg Reading

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File contains flyers and announcements in campus newspapers of Corwin's reading and discussion of the poetry of Carl Sandburg at the University of Southern California in 1989. Also included is the manuscript of Corwin's remarks, as well as copies of papers that some of the students wrote who were asked to attend the lecture by Professor Felix Gutierrez.

box 89, folder 11

Katherine Locke

Scope and Contents

File contains obituaries of Corwin's wife, Katherine Locke, who died in September 1995.

box 89, folder 12

Nara News

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File contains the Summer 1980 issue of N.A.R.A. [North American Radio Archives] News, in which a letter to the editor from Corwin was printed. Also included are pages from an article that appeared in the Spring 1999 issue, titled "Dry Nursing the Home Front on the 'Road to Victory'", which contained a reference to Corwin.

box 89, folder 13

Katherine Locke Memorial Service

box 90, folder 1

SPERDVAC

Scope and Contents

File contains excerpts from the "SPERDVAC Radiogram," and other SPERDVAC publications in which Corwin is referred to. SPERDVAC is the abbreviation for the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy. Corwin appeared at their 1988 convention to produce a performance of "The Undecided Molecule."

box 90, folder 2

Sandburg Symposium

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File contains material relating to the "Poetry and Politics: the Carl Sandburg Symposium," which took place at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, on October 21-22, 1988. Material includes correspondence with participants of the symposium, copies of newspaper articles about Sandburg and the symposium, an issue of "The Journalist," the publication of the U.S.C. School of Journalism, which reprinted Corwin's talk at the symposium, and typewritten notes and manuscripts of Corwin's talk, as well as the manuscript of a talk given by another participant at the symposium, Robert Morgan, a professor at Cornell University.

box 90, folder 3

Could Be

Scope and Contents

File contains a caricature produced by Jerso (sp?) and Kelen for the United Nations, showing various members of the U.N. Secretariat and U.N. Radio, including Corwin, shown holding a volume titled "Could Be."

box 90, folder 4

Writer With The Lame Left Hand

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File contains the production script, and other material relating to the NPR production of "The Writer With the Lame Left Hand," which aired in January, 1997. This was the second in the series of programs Corwin wrote for NPR title "More by Corwin." Also included are a letter to Mary Beth Kirchner listing cuts in the script, a list of the opening and closing credits, a cassette containing the first edit of the program, and a news release from California Lutheran University radio station KCLU, which aired the program. - Cassette moved to Corwin audio/video

box 91, folder 1

Our Lady Of The Freedoms And Some Of Her Friends

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence relating to the production of "Our Lady of the Freedoms...," the third in the series of programs Corwin wrote for NPR, titled "More by Corwin." Most of the correspondence is between Corwin and producer Mary Beth Kirchner, and her research assistant, Ellen Butler, but correspondence from listeners in response to the program is also found here.

box 91, folder 2

Our Lady Of The Freedoms And Some Of Her Friends [Script]

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File contains the production script used for the broadcast of "Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends," from the series "More by Corwin," and broadcast over National Public Radio on July 4, 1997.

box 91, folder 3

Margery Mansfield

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence from Mansfield, who was corresponding secretary for the Poetry Society of America. Corwin was enrolled as a member of the society during the time that his series, "Poetic License," was being broadcast in New York City.

box 91, folder 4

Corwin Tells His Story As $15 Recorder Scribe

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File consists of an article from the front page of the "Greenfield Recorder-Gazette," dated February 1, 1958, in which Corwin reminisces about the two years during which he worked at the newspaper, 1927-29.

box 91, folder 5

Corwin As A Young Reporter

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File contains letters sent to Corwin's employer, the Springfield Republican, praising various aspects of his work. File also contains one letter of reference from F.B. Colton of the Associated Press.

box 92, folder 1

No Love Lost

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to "No Love Lost," the first of the series of plays Corwin wrote for NPR under the title "More by Corwin," and broadcast in November 1996. Included in the file are several drafts of the script, an article from the Los Angeles Times about the production, typescript of a dedication to Robert Ahmanson, and correspondence following the taping of the program in August 1996. The play was about a fictional debate between Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr.

box 92, folder 2

Emil Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and his older brother Emil, between 1924 and 1942, the bulk being from the years 1930-31. Much of the correspondence documents Corwin's activities as a reporter in Greenfield and Springfield, Massachusetts.

box 92, folder 3

Eight By Corwin

Scope and Contents

Material in this file relates to the series "Eight by Corwin," which Corwin wrote for National Public Radio in 1983-84. The programs focused on holidays, such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Thanksgiving Day. The programs were broadcast as segments on the program "All Things Considered." File includes copies of the production contract, newspaper clippings, correspondence between Corwin and the various producers and participants in the shows, and correspondence from listeners as well.

box 92, folder 4

Winthrop High School Echo

Scope and Contents

File contains "The Echo," the Winthrop High School Yearbook, from 1926, the year Corwin graduated. Included in the yearbook is a play written by Corwin titled "A Midsummer's Night Scream," as well as a number of photos of Corwin.

box 92, folder 5

What A Piece Of Man Is Work

Scope and Contents

File contains the February 1973 issue of the English-language edition of "PHP," a Japanese periodical, in which an article by Corwin was published. The article, titled "What a Piece of Man is Work," was about the subject of work, to which that issue of the periodical was dedicated.

box 92, folder 6

On A Note Of Triumph In Coronet Magazine

Scope and Contents

File contains the August 1945 issue of "Coronet," in which an abridged version of "On a Note of Triumph" was published.

box 92, folder 7

We Hold These Truths

Scope and Contents

File contains a certificate from the Library of Congress, acknowledging the receipt of the manuscript of "We Hold These Truths," which was added to their collection. The certificate is dated June 4, 1943, and is signed by Librarian of Congress Archibald MacLeish.

box 93, folder 1

Stanley Sheinbaum

Scope and Contents

File contains greeting cards from Sheinbaum, a liberal political activist from California, and his wife Betty. Included is an article from the Los Angeles Times Magazine profiling Sheinbaum.

box 93, folder 2

American Academy Of Arts And Letters, "Ceremonial"

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File contains items related to the American Academy of Arts and Letters ceremony at which Corwin was honored with a grant of $1,000 in the field of literature. Included with the program from the ceremony is a postcard from a radio listener in New Jersey who appreciated Corwin's work.

box 93, folder 3

Rivalry - California Arts Commission Production

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File contains two programs from the Player's Production Company production of "The Rivalry," which was produced under the auspices of the California Arts Commission in 1966-67.

box 93, folder 4

Corwin In Seattle

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File contains correspondence between Corwin and Larry Albert and Bill Brooks, members of the Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound, a group that hosted a visit by Corwin to Seattle in March 1997.

box 94, folder 1

Mensa

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File contains correspondence between Corwin and John Ona, who was program chairman for the 1977 Mensa Gathering in San Diego, at which Corwin was invited to speak. File also contain a speaker's name badge and ribbon that Corwin used at the event.

box 94, folder 2

Rivalry, Cover From "TV Times"

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File contains one copy of "TV Times," the weekly television listings from the Los Angeles Times, for the week of December 7-13, 1975. The cover story profiles Charles Durning in his role as Stephen A. Douglas in a Hallmark Hall of Fame production of Corwin's "The Rivalry."

box 94, folder 3

Rivalry - Theatre 40 Production

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File contains material relating to the production of "The Rivalry" by Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills, California, from August 17-September 9, 1992.

box 94, folder 4

Corwin As Judge Of One-act Play Contest

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File contains a press release announcing the awards that were given as part of a one-act play contest sponsored by the Zionist Organization of America. Corwin served on the panel of judges for this contest with Moss Hart and Eddie Cantor.

box 94, folder 5

Year Of Destiny For America

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File contains one page from an article titled "1949 May Be the Year of Destiny for America," published in a periodical titled "Motive." In the article, various prominent men and women were asked to state what their most important concerns for the country were. The enclosed page gives Corwin's response.

box 94, folder 6

United Nations Radio

Scope and Contents

File contains two documents that list Corwin' earnings in his position as Director of United Nations Radio from 1949-1952. One of the documents is a copy of a form submitted to the Directors Guild of America in 1980.

box 94, folder 7

United Nations Radio (George Ivan Smith)

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and George Ivan Smith, a friend of Corwin's and director of the London Information Centre of United Nations Radio. File also contains listener reports from the BBC supplied to Corwin by Smith, which concerned broadcasts of some of Corwin's programs.

box 94, folder 8

National Portrait Gallery (Amy Henderson)

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence to Corwin from Henderson, an assistant historian with the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, who was responsible for preparing an exhibition about pioneers of radio broadcasting in 1988. This file also includes a copy of an article by Henderson about the opera singer Geraldine Farrar. 08/09/04: NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY , Washington, DC. File of correspondence between C and Amy Henderson, concerning the exhibition of a poster that CBS prepared and distributed on C's Columbia Presents Corwin series. 22 items, including letters from Alan Fern, Clear Kelly, assistant to curator, and Ms. Henderson. Also bills for crating and shipping material. The exhibit took place in 1988.

box 94, folder 9

"Writerly Tribute"

Scope and Contents

File contains copies of the front page of the Conejo Valley Edition of the "Daily News" of January 30, 1997, which featured a story about Corwin and his play "The Writer With the Lame Left Hand," which was to be broadcast that evening on the local NPR affiliate, KCLU.

box 94, folder 10

Rivalry

Scope and Contents

File contains a program book that was sold during the initial tour of "The Rivalry." The text was written by Corwin with a foreword by Carl Sandburg and illustrations by Don Freeman. Photographs and articles about the cast members, which included Raymond Massey, Agnes Moorehead, Martin Gabel and producer Paul Gregory, as well as Corwin, are included.

box 94, folder 11

The Programmed Gene And Other Diversions

Scope and Contents

File contains the text of a speech Corwin gave at the UCLA Conference Center at Lake Arrowhead. Date is uncertain.

box 94, folder 12

Author's Guild Bulletin

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File contains the Spring 1997 issue of "Authors Guild Bulletin," the last page of which contains a reprint of an article Corwin wrote for them in 1944 concerning subsidiary rights and licensing of a work.

box 94, folder 13

So Say The Wise

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to "So Say the Wise," a collection of quotes that Corwin published with Hazel Cooley when he was 19 years old.

box 95, folder 1

The Journalist

Scope and Contents

File contains issues of "The Journalist," a journal published by the U.S.C. School of Journalism, containing articles by Corwin, as well as a couple in which he was mentioned, between 1982-1989.

box 95, folder 2

Our Lady Of The Freedoms And Some Of Her Friends

Scope and Contents

File contains material used by Corwin in researching and writing his program "Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends," which was broadcast over NPR as part of the "More by Corwin" series in July 1997.

box 95, folder 3

Speech at Lincoln Shrine, Redlands, CA

Scope and Contents

File contains the manuscript of a speech Corwin presented at the Lincoln Shrine, Redlands, California. Also included are clippings from local newspapers, and correspondence with archivist Larry Burgess of the A.K. Smiley Library and Lincoln Shrine.

box 95, folder 4

Volunteer For Victory Dinner, Hollywood Ca

Scope and Contents

File contains a program for the Volunteer for Victory Dinner held at the Hollywood Palladium on December 1, 1961, and hosted by the California Democratic Council. As part of the program, Corwin directed a play written by Leonard Spiegelglass titled "The Man From Virginia," which featured Lee Marvin, Ross Martin, and Barry Sullivan.

box 95, folder 5

Woodrow Wilson Center Report

Scope and Contents

File contains the April 1997 issue of "The Woodrow Wilson Center Report," which contains the transcript of an interview with Corwin that was conducted by George Liston Seay, and was originally recorded at the Museum of Television and Radio in New York in November 1996.

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Charles Gounod

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of a portion of a musical manuscript of a cantata composed by Charles Gounod. Corwin had hoped to use this in his program "Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends," since the piece was written by Gounod for a fundraiser for the construction of the Statue of Liberty.

box 96, folder 1

2001 Revisited

Scope and Contents

File contains three drafts of a piece Corwin wrote for his "Corwin on Media" column in "Westways" magazine, this one being a review of the film "2001: A Space Odyssey." Corwin's editor, Frances Ring, persuaded him to pull the article, not feeling that it was timely enough.

box 96, folder 2

UCLA Theater Group

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File contains the minutes of one meeting of the UCLA Theater Group. Corwin was a member of the Board of Directors of this group in the late 1950's and early 1960's.

box 96, folder 3

Lifetime Achievement Award

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File contains a press release from public radio station KCRW announcing the presentation of American Radio Theatre's Lifetime Achievement Award to Corwin. The presentation took place on the air, during a broadcast of the "Old Time Radio Show," hosted by Bob Lynes. 03/02/2005: Added NOTICE IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES Calendar of 6-3-90, that C "will receive a Life Achievement Award from American Radio Theatre on station KCRW, on the above date.

box 96, folder 4

Lecture At Aspen

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File contains one copy of the July 30, 1957 issue of "The Aspen Flyer," which on the front page, under the heading "Corwin Tonight," announces Corwin's appearance at the Aspen Institute, where he gave a talk titled "Communication, Conscience and the Mass Media."

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Lockheed Offer

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File contains one cablegram from agent Herb Rosenthal with an offer to Corwin from Lockheed Aircraft to write and direct a program they had purchased on CBS.

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Selected Radio Plays Of Norman Corwin

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File contains the Armed Forces Edition, in paperback, of the "Selected Radio Plays of Norman Corwin," which contained eight of his plays and a foreword by Louis Untermeyer.

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"Duce's Son Incensed Writer Into Penning Prize Sketch"

Scope and Contents

File contains a photocopy of an article from the New York Telegram, from July 24, 1939, describing Corwin's play "They Fly Through the Air With the Greatest of Ease."

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Madison Avenue

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and James Fisher, Associate Story Editor at Twentieth Century Fox, concerning Corwin's role in the writing of the screenplay for the film "Madison Avenue." Because of substantial changes made to the script, Corwin requested that his name be removed from the credits.

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Windows On The World

Scope and Contents

File contains the script for the program "Windows on the World," a work about the Secretariat of the United Nations, which Corwin wrote, directed, and produced for United Nations Radio in 1951. Also included is a six-page introduction to this work, which Corwin prepared for a planned published version of it.

box 97, folder 1

Norman Corwin's Letters

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File contains a portion of an early draft of "Norman Corwin's Letters," from which A.J.(Jack)Langguth edited the collection.

box 97, folder 2

Job

Scope and Contents

File contains the script of Corwin's adaptation of the Book of Job, titled "Job," which was broadcast on August 23, 1941, as the sixteenth program in the series "26 by Corwin."

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What Matters Most (CBS Advertisement)

Scope and Contents

File contains a two-page advertisement from CBS in "Fortune" magazine promoting the broadcasts of Corwin's "One World Flight." Attached is a memo from David Frederick to CBS Vice President William Fineshriber.

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Our Lady Of The Freedoms And Some Of Her Friends [Research]

Scope and Contents

File contains research material used by Corwin in the preparation of the program "Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends," broadcast in July 1997 over NPR as part of the "More by Corwin" series.

box 97, folder 5

Gonna Win!

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of "The Echo," the newspaper of Winthrop High School, dated December 3, 1925. In this issue was a poem written by Corwin titled "Gonna Win!," which was a parody of Kipling's "Gunga Din."

box 98, folder 1

Kiku Lani Iwata

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the project "Corwin at 75," a documentary that Iwata and other students at the USC School of Journalism worked on.

box 98, folder 2

Norman Corwin's Letters--index

Scope and Contents

File contains a list compiled by A.J. Langguth that was used during the preparation of the book "Norman Corwin's Letters" (1994).

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Appearances And Events

Scope and Contents

File contains clippings and announcements of various public appearances by Corwin ranging from 1945 to 1961.

box 98, folder 4

Advertisements And Endorsements

Scope and Contents

File contains advertisements and endorsements using Corwin's name from 1945 to 1962.

box 98, folder 5

Cliche Expert

Scope and Contents

File contains listener correspondence in response to the broadcast "The Cliche Expert," which was part of the series, "Columbia Presents Corwin" in 1944

box 99, folder 1

Hyphen, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the production of Corwin's play, "The Hyphen," at the University of Utah in March 1966, which starred William Shatner and which Corwin directed.

box 99, folder 2

Hyphen, Part 2

box 99, folder 3

Hyphen, Part 3

box 99, folder 4

Try Naming A Medium Corwin Hasn't Worked In

Scope and Contents

File contains an article from the "Ann Arbor News," from October 26, 1984, which summarized Corwin's career and announced an upcoming lecture at the University of Michigan campus.

box 100, folder 1

The Strange Affliction

Scope and Contents

File contains various versions of the script for "The Strange Affliction," which was performed in 1994 by the California Artists Radio Theater, as well as in 1979 as part of the Sears Radio Theater. The early working title for the play was "Dysphemia Glossopesis," and one of the scripts in this file has that as a title.

box 100, folder 2

Character Evaluation

Scope and Contents

File contains a one page description of Corwin's character by Jeanette Gladys Berman. In examining this material, Corwin had no recollection of who the author was or when this page was written.

box 100, folder 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Sabbath Service

Scope and Contents

File contains a 51-page booklet titled "American Revolution Bicentennial Sabbath Service," which was published by the Temple Emanu-El in New York City in April 1976. The booklet contained reproductions from programs used in Sabbath services at Jewish congregations around the nation, including one that used part of the text from Corwin's "On a Note of Triumph" as a prayer during the service.

box 100, folder 4

Speakers' Research Committee For The United Nations

Scope and Contents

File contains the program and a flyer announcing the awards luncheon for the Speakers' Research Committee for the United Nations in September 1950, where Corwin was honored for his work on United Nations Radio.

box 100, folder 5

Untitled

Scope and Contents

File contains the November 1944 issue of "Coronet," in which Corwin's play "Untitled" was printed.

box 101, folder 1

The Pursuit Of The Pursuit Of Happiness

Scope and Contents

File contains the October 1970 issue of "PHP," the English language edition of a Japanese magazine, to which Corwin contributed the article "The Pursuit of the Pursuit of Happiness."

box 101, folder 2

Corwin of the Airwaves

Scope and Contents

File contains the December 1945 issue of "Coronet," which contained a profile of Corwin titled "Corwin of the Airwaves." Correspondence from readers of this article is also included in this file.

box 101, folder 3

ASCAP (American Society Of Composers, Authors, And Publishers)

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's membership in the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, from his initial membership application in 1952 until 1996. A printed announcement for a reception honoring Corwin during the premiere of the opera "The Warrior" is also in this file.

box 101, folder 4

Academe: The View From Babylon West

Scope and Contents

File contains the text of the lecture "Academe: the View from Babylon West," which Corwin presented as the second of two Patten Memorial Lectures at Indiana University in Bloomington in 1981.

box 101, folder 5

Joshua

Scope and Contents

File contains the printed program of the oratorio "Joshua," by James Forsyth and Franz Waxman. Corwin served as the narrator at this performance at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas.

box 101, folder 6

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Book Contract

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File contains the contract between Corwin and Henry Holt and Company to publish an expanded edition of "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" in 1952.

box 101, folder 7

Hallmark Hall Of Fame, The First 40 Years

Scope and Contents

File contains the catalog from UCLA's Film and Television Archive for the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" series. Reference is made on page 43 to the 1975 production of Corwin's play, "The Rivalry," as part of this series.

box 101, folder 8

Let's Pretend

Scope and Contents

File contains the foreword Corwin wrote to Arthur Anderson's history of children's radio programs, "Let's Pretend."

box 101, folder 9

On A Note Of Triumph

Scope and Contents

File contains pages from "The Ohio State University Monthly," of March 1946, in which an editorial quotes extensively from "On a Note of Triumph." Booklet from Temple Judea in which On a Note of Triumph is quoted

box 101, folder 10

Miss Hogan, Take A Poem

Scope and Contents

File contains the December 1939 issue of "TAC Magazine," in which Corwin's poem, "Miss Hogan, Take a Poem," was printed.

box 101, folder 11

Bass, Saul - Article on

Scope and Contents

File contains the November-December 1991 issue of "Graphis," which featured an article on Corwin's friend, the designer Saul Bass. File also contains a note from Bass and Corwin's response.

box 101, folder 12

Radio Hall of Fame Induction

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to Corwin's induction into the Radio Hall of Fame at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago in 1993.

box 101, folder 13

Journal Of The Producers Guild Of America

Scope and Contents

File contains eight issues of "The Journal of the Producers Guild of America," seven of which contain reprints of articles Corwin wrote for his "Corwin on Media" column in "Westways," and one of which contains a book review in which Corwin is mentioned.

box 101, folder 14

Media And Techniques

Scope and Contents

File contains a grid chart that portrays the history of television, radio, recording, and film. Corwin found this chart interesting, but had no idea how he obtained it.

box 101, folder 15

O, Tempora! O, Mores! O, Shapiro!

Scope and Contents

File contains an article from the September 1947 issue of "Script," in which Corwin attacked the poet Karl Shapiro for the seeming indifference to World War II that Corwin thought he had expressed in one of his poems.

box 102, folder 1

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Thousand Oaks Library Presentation

Scope and Contents

File contains the script, with revisions, used in the production of "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" that was staged by the California Artists Radio Theater at the Thousand Oaks Library, December 1993.

box 102, folder 2

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Thousand Oaks Library Presentation

Scope and Contents

File contains memos relating to the production of "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" that was staged by the California Artists Radio Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Library, December 1993.

box 102, folder 3

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Thousand Oaks Library Presentation

Scope and Contents

File contains the program from the production of "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas," staged by the California Artists Radio Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Library, December 1993.

box 102, folder 4

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Thousand Oaks Library Presentation

Scope and Contents

File contains a press release and announcement about the production of "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" at the Thousand Oaks Library in December 1993, as well as photographs of the cast during rehearsal.

box 102, folder 5

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Thousand Oaks Library Presentation

Scope and Contents

File contains newspaper and periodical clippings relating to the production of "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas," staged by the California Artists Radio Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Library, December 1993.

box 102, folder 6

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Thousand Oaks Library Presentation

Scope and Contents

File contains letters sent to Corwin by listeners and friends after the KNX broadcast of the presentation at the Thousand Oaks Library of "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" in December 1993.

box 102, folder 7

Radio Without Soap

Scope and Contents

File contains the February 10, 1945 issue of "Liberty" magazine, which contained a two-page article about Corwin titled "Radio Without Soap," by Aiken Welch.

box 102, folder 8

Sascha

Scope and Contents

File contains a two-page writing exercise by Corwin about his son Tony's dog, Sascha. Corwin wrote this while joining in on a writing exercise that he had assigned to his class at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, in July 1993.

box 102, folder 9

Sovereign Word

Scope and Contents

File contains the February 1940 issue of "Theatre Arts," which included an article by Corwin titled "The Sovereign Word: Some Notes on Radio Drama."

box 102, folder 10

Introduction To "Personal History"

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to Vincent Sheean's book, "Personal History," originally published in 1935 but reissued by Lyle Stuart in 1986 with an introduction by Corwin.

box 102, folder 11

Radio

Scope and Contents

File contains the advertising supplement from the Los Angeles Times, June 4, 1989, titled "Radio," which included articles about radio in Los Angeles. One article, titled "Radio Days," quoted Corwin and described his career.

box 102, folder 12

Same Time...Same Station

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the foreword Corwin wrote for Ron Lackmann's encyclopedia of radio, "Same Time...Same Station" (Facts on File, 1993)

box 102, folder 13

Ten Views Of The Moon

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the foreword Corwin wrote for the book "Ten Views of the Moon," a collaboration between artist Joseph Mugnaini and writer Ray Bradbury.

box 102, folder 14

Trivialization Of America

Scope and Contents

File contains the contract between Corwin and publisher Lyle Stuart for the publication of a work by Corwin titled "The Trivialization of America," the name of which was eventually changed to "Trivializing America" when it was published.

box 102, folder 15

Rivalry

Scope and Contents

File contains the February 21, 1959 issue of "The New Yorker," which contained a review by Kenneth Tynan of Corwin's play, "The Rivalry," which had opened on Broadway.

box 102, folder 16

Trivializing America

Scope and Contents

File contains a five page promotional presentation put together by Bruce Campbell, an entrepreneur who wanted to package a television series based on Corwin's book, "Trivializing America."

box 102, folder 17

Variations On "Columbus" Script

Scope and Contents

File contains three versions of the script "Columbus Day," which Corwin originally wrote for a series based on various holidays for National Public Radio in 1983. The script was reprinted in "The Journalist," the publication of the USC School of Journalism under the title "CC Discovers NPR" in December 1983. In 1992 Corwin revised the script for possible use during the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival, yet this program was never aired.

box 102, folder 18

Radio Hall of Fame (Chicago, 1962)

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's first induction into a Radio Hall of Fame, at the American College of Radio Arts, Crafts, and Sciences in Chicago in 1962. Included are a number of congratulatory letters

box 102, folder 19

Newspaper Clippings

box 103, folder 1

On The Firing Line

Scope and Contents

File contains clippings from "On the Firing Line," a humorous column of poetry and observations Corwin wrote for the "Springfield Union" while still working as a reporter for the "Springfield Republican."

box 103, folder 2

Faichney, James

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and Faichney, a producer who wished to make a film titled "Silent Bugles." Faichney was hoping that Corwin would write the narration and that William Holden would narrate. This film was never produced.

box 103, folder 3

Elkin, Stanley

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and the novelist Elkin. Also included are copies of two issues of "Harpers" magazine containing articles by Elkin, a front page review of Elkin's last novel in the "Los Angeles Times Book Review," and obituaries of Elkin.

box 103, folder 4

Memorandum To Jeremiah

Scope and Contents

File contains a script written by Corwin for a program at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, commemorating the thirteenth anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. This program, "Memorandum to Jeremiah," featured Carl Sandburg in the role of the prophet Jeremiah.

box 103, folder 5

Voice of Pasadena

Scope and Contents

File contains material pertaining to the "Voice of Pasadena," a theatre group for whom Corwin agreed to serve as Director of Dramatic Affairs.

box 103, folder 6

Harburg, E.Y. & Edelaine

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and the lyricist E.Y. (Yip) Harburg and his wife Edelaine (Eddie). Yip Harburg wrote the lyrics for parts of various Corwin productions, such as "Word from the People," "Unity Fair" (Columbia Presents Corwin), and the Election Eve broadcast of 1944. File also contains an invitation to and Corwin's comments at a memorial for Edelaine Harburg in 1989.

box 104, folder 1

Academy Leaders--audience Mail

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence to Corwin from viewers of the program "Academy Leaders," which highlighted Oscar winning documentary films, and which Corwin hosted on public television in 1979.

box 104, folder 2

Documentary Awards Committee

Scope and Contents

File contains two drafts of Corwin's statement of resignation from the chairmanship of the Documentary Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1992.

box 104, folder 3

Academy Leaders

Scope and Contents

File contains presentation material for the series "Academy Leaders."

box 104, folder 4

Academy Leaders--press Releases

Scope and Contents

File contains a packet of press releases prepared by KCET-TV, Los Angeles, for the series "Academy Leaders." Material includes a biography of Corwin, an article by Corwin titled "Second Helpings," and announcements of individual programs.

box 105, folder 1

Academy Leaders

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the production of the "Academy Leaders" series, produced for the Public Broadcasting System by KCET, Los Angeles, and written and directed by Corwin.

box 105, folder 2

Academy Leaders--press Tour

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's press tour to promote the "Academy Leaders" series in 1979, in which he traveled to New York, Washington DC, and San Diego to participate in interviews. ACADEMY LEADERS - two partial press kits, one script with handwritten edits, file folder with materials re Academy Leaders Press.

box 105, folder 3

Academy Leaders

Scope and Contents

File contains the script for the narrator of the program "Academy Leaders," which originally was to be William Holden, but which eventually turned out to be Corwin. This file also contains background material on each of the films used in this series.

box 105, folder 4

Trivializing America

Scope and Contents

File contains a photocopy of Corwin's lecture "Trivializing America," which he delivered as the first of two Patten Lectures at Indiana University on March 4, 1981. Also included is a letter to Corwin from David Kaser chairman of the Patten Foundation Committee.

box 105, folder 5

Trivializing America, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains the final typescript of the hardcover edition of "Trivializing America," published in 1983.; Trivializing America; Books

box 105, folder 6

Trivializing America, Part 2

box 105, folder 7

Academy Leaders--reception At The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of Corwin's remarks that were delivered at the reception for and screening of segments of the "Academy Leaders" series, which was held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on February 1, 1979.

box 106, folder 1

Bannerman Interviews, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains notes of the interviews LeRoy Bannerman conducted while researching his biography, "Norman Corwin and Radio: The Golden Years," published in 1986. The notes are handwritten transcriptions of tapes of the interviews.

box 106, folder 2

Bannerman Interviews, Part 2

box 106, folder 3

Bannerman Interviews, Part 3

box 106, folder 4

Thames Television

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and representatives of Thames Television, a British network that sought Corwin's participation in a series of documentaries about the Second World War.

box 106, folder 5

AFTRA (American Federation Of Television And Radio Artists)

Scope and Contents

File contains material pertaining to Corwin's membership in the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

box 107, folder 1

Harry S Truman, A Journey To Independence

Scope and Contents

File contains the script of a series of audio cassettes produced by Paul Werth for the Harry S Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, about the life of President Truman. The script was dedicated to members of Werth's family and to Corwin.

box 107, folder 2

Eighty-fifth Birthday Celebration

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to multiple celebrations in Princeton, N.J. and Los Angeles for Corwin's 85th birthday in May 1995. File also contains greeting cards sent from friends and acquaintances during this time.

box 107, folder 3

Short Subjects

Scope and Contents

File contains material pertaining to "Short Subject," a television program highlighting the Oscar nominees for best documentary film that Corwin hosted for KCET-TV in April 1980.

box 108, folder 1

Introduction To "Which One Can't Spel?"

Scope and Contents

File contains the original manuscript for Corwin's introduction to a book of miscellaneous essays by playwright Jerome Lawrence, titled "Which One Can't Spel?"

box 108, folder 2

Lost Letters of General Robert E. Lee

Scope and Contents

File contains the script and other material relating to a production of "The Lost Letters of Robert E. Lee," by the playwright Robert E. Lee. This production was staged at the Cinegrill Theatre at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel by the California Artist's Radio Theatre, and Corwin served as the narrator.

box 108, folder 3

To Hasten the Homecoming

Scope and Contents

File contains a proof of the book "To Hasten the Homecoming: How Americans Fought World War II Through the Media," by Jordan Braverman, in which Corwin is profiled. File also contains correspondence between the author and Corwin.

box 108, folder 4

Broadcast Education Association Convention, 1984

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's appearance at the Broadcast Education Association Convention in Las Vegas in 1984, where he gave a speech on the subject of his recent book, "Trivializing America."

box 108, folder 5

William Hobart Weintraub

Scope and Contents

File contains the photocopy of a presentation highlighting Corwin's career that was prepared by New York advertising executive Weintraub. The presentation was to be used for a proposed project titled "Studio One." The title of this proposed program was later used, with Corwin's permission, by Fletcher Markle in a different radio program.

box 108, folder 6

A Storm Of Strangers

Scope and Contents

File contains the 46-page screen treatment of a proposed program on the subject of ethnic groups in the United States, which Corwin submitted to the National Communications Foundation of Hollywood in the mid-1970's. The program was never produced.

box 108, folder 7

Writers' War Board

Scope and Contents

File contains one pamphlet titled, "Writers' War Board, First Annual Report," dated December 9, 1942, which summarized the activities of this board, to which Corwin belonged. Corwin's brother Emil is also mentioned in this report.

box 108, folder 8

Living History

Scope and Contents

File contains four memos from Corwin to Gilbert Seldes and Douglas Coulter regarding the CBS radio program "Living History, which Corwin directed early in his career.

box 108, folder 9

Regents Lectureship

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence and other material relating to the month Corwin spent as a guest lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in the spring of 1967.

box 108, folder 10

San Jose State University

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence pertaining to in the university's Distinguished Artists Forum, including his appearance as a panelist in a symposium that took place at California State University, Los Angeles, in the fall of 1985. Shortly thereafter, Corwin was offered the Gilliland Chair in Telecommunications at San Jose State, which he later had to decline.

box 109, folder 1

Norman Corwin: A Study Of Selected Plays By The Noted Author And Dramatist

Scope and Contents

File contains one bound copy of Jerrold Zinnamon's doctoral dissertation about Corwin's dramatic work, which was completed while Zinnamon was a doctoral student in the Department of Speech at the University of Oregon, in 1984.

box 109, folder 2

The Bedevilment of Culture

Scope and Contents

File contains the manuscript of "The Bedevilment of Culture," a lecture Corwin gave at the Willimantic State Teachers College in Willimantic, Connecticut on May 22, 1950.

box 109, folder 3

Western College Placement Association Conference

Scope and Contents

File contains the manuscript of the keynote address Corwin delivered at the annual conference of the Western College Placement Association Conference in San Diego in January 1985. Also included in this file are the program for the conference and correspondence.

box 109, folder 4

Ratings And The Stuffed Banana

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of "Ratings and the Stuffed Banana," an article by Corwin critical of the Hooper ratings for radio programs, which appeared in "Variety" in 1948.

box 109, folder 5

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones (Teleplay)

Scope and Contents

File contains the script for a televised version of the play, "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones." Corwin was under contract to NBC to produce this script, which for reasons detailed in other files, was never produced by NBC.

box 109, folder 6

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones (For NBC)

Scope and Contents

This file contains the second draft of the script for the televised version of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones," found in file 1366, which was written for NBC, but was never produced.

box 110, folder 1

Years Of The Electric Ear

Scope and Contents

File contains the second of several drafts of "Years of the Electric Ear," the oral biography of Corwin compiled by Douglas Bell under the auspices of the Directors Guild of America, and published by Scarecrow Press.

box 110, folder 2

Years Of The Electric Ear

box 110, folder 3

Years Of The Electric Ear

box 110, folder 4

Years Of The Electric Ear

Scope and Contents

File contains a set of page proofs from Scarecrow Press, the publisher of "Years of the Electric Ear," the Directors Guild of America oral history of Corwin.

box 110, folder 5

Years Of The Electric Ear

box 110, folder 6

Kathryn Jacobi

Scope and Contents

File contains material to Corwin from Jacobi, a painter whose husband, Richard Dysart, was a student of Corwin's at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts. Signed prints in the form of greeting cards were sent to Corwin from Jacobi and Dysart, and postcards with reproductions of Jacobi's work (announcing exhibits of her work) are included in this file.

box 110, folder 7

Interview With Signs Of The Times

Scope and Contents

File contains the typescript of a segment from "Norman Corwin's Words Without Music," which Corwin considered adding to the book "Thirteen by Corwin," but decided to leave out.

box 110, folder 8

Two Nobel Anniversary Speeches

Scope and Contents

File contains typescripts of two speeches Corwin delivered at the Nobel Anniversary Dinners, at the Hotel Astor in New York, in 1945 and 1946. The theme of the first speech was peace, and the second speech incorporated insights from Corwin's recently completed One World Flight.

box 110, folder 9

Conscience And Communications

Scope and Contents

File contains the typescript of "Conscience and Communications," a commencement address delivered by Corwin at Columbia College in Los Angeles in 1967. Also in this file are magazine and newspaper clippings used as research material, and an incomplete draft of a speech titled "Conscience and Mass Media," which was the basis for the address given at Columbia College.

box 110, folder 10

La Guardia Memorial Commission

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the trip Corwin made to Europe with his wife in 1948 on behalf of the La Guardia Memorial Commission. The Corwins travelled to Poland, Italy, France, and Czechoslovakia to attend dedication ceremonies for streets, hospitals, and other public facilities named after Fiorello La Guardia, the late mayor of New York City.

box 110, folder 11

Lifetime Achievement Award

Scope and Contents

File contains congratulatory notes and announcements related to the receipt of the New York Festivals Lifetime Achievement Award by Corwin for his work in radio in June 1992.

box 111, folder 1

Years Of The Electric Ear

Scope and Contents

File contains an additional set of page proofs for "Years of the Electric Ear," the oral biography of Corwin compiled by Douglas Bell under the auspices of the Directors Guild of America.

box 111, folder 2

Years Of The Electric Ear

box 111, folder 3

Our Lady Of The Freedoms

Scope and Contents

File contains several drafts of various parts of "Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends," which was broadcast over NPR in July 1997.

box 111, folder 4

Foreign Productions Of Corwin Radio Plays

Scope and Contents

File contains scripts for German, French, and Spanish translations of various Corwin plays, many of which were broadcast over Voice of America.

box 111, folder 5

Ashcan-rolling Champion Of The World

Scope and Contents

File contains clippings about Carlo Tranghese, the "ashcan- rolling champion of the world," who Corwin publicized in a series of humorous columns in the "Springfield Republican" in 1930-31. Word of Tranghese spread beyond Springfield, as is evidenced by the clippings from various New York newspapers in this file.

box 111, folder 6

Weekend Edition, NPR, November 1993

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence to Corwin from friends and other listeners who heard the feature about Corwin that was presented by Scott Simon on National Public Radio's "Weekend Edition" in November 1993.

box 111, folder 7

Daniel R. Fitzpatrick

Scope and Contents

File contains a cartoon drawing given to Corwin by editorial cartoonist Fitzpatrick of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in the 1940's. File also contains an obituary of Fitzpatrick, and a cartoon of his about Joseph McCarthy that was printed in "Frontier" magazine in 1954.

box 111, folder 8

Columbia College Commencement Speech [1978]

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the commencement speech Corwin gave at Columbia College in Hollywood, California, on July 2, 1978. During the commencement ceremony, Corwin also received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.

box 112, folder 1

Corwin Television Documentary, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains several drafts of a script for a television documentary about the life and work of Corwin, which was begun by journalism students at USC under the guidance of Professor Joe Saltzman, and completed by producer Les Guthman. Also included are letters, memos and meeting minutes, some concerning funds raised for the project.

box 112, folder 2

Corwin Television Documentary, Part 2

box 112, folder 3

Corwin Television Documentary, Part 3

box 112, folder 4

Corwin Television Documentary, Part 4

box 113, folder 1

Trivializing America

Scope and Contents

File contains a further draft of Corwin's book, "Trivializing America."

box 113, folder 2

Trivializing America

box 113, folder 3

Trivializing America

Scope and Contents

File contains an additional draft of Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 113, folder 4

Trivializing America

Scope and Contents

File contains one additional draft of Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 113, folder 5

Trivialization Of America

Scope and Contents

File contains the second half of a draft of Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 113, folder 6

Trivializing America

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the marketing of Corwin's book, "Trivializing America," including book reviews, announcements of speaking engagements or readings, and in-house newsletters from Corwin's publisher, Lyle Stuart.

box 114, folder 1

Trivializing America--research Material

Scope and Contents

File contains primarily newspaper and magazine clippings, most dealing with the themes covered in Corwin's book, "Trivializing America." Some articles were used as research material for the book, others date from the years after the book's publication.

box 114, folder 2

Brooks Atkinson

Scope and Contents

File contains newspaper clippings, including a review of "The Rivalry," from theater critic Atkinson. Also included is a letter to Corwin from his agent, Leah Salisbury, relaying Atkinson's response to the play.

box 114, folder 3

A Visit With Norman Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains the "Showcase V" issue of "Aircheck" the newsletter of the Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound, which contained an article about Corwin written by Bill Parker after Corwin's visit to Seattle to attend a meeting of this group.

box 114, folder 4

Rivalry - Theatre 40 Production

Scope and Contents

File contains a scrapbook assembled by Walt Beaver, who played the role of Lincoln in the Theater 40 production of "The Rivalry" in Beverly Hills in 1992. The scrapbook contains photos of the cast and of Corwin, as well as photocopies of reviews from local newspapers, and correspondence.

box 115, folder 1

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 1

Scope and Contents

Files contain unedited proofs of the book, "Norman Corwin's Letters," edited by A.J. Langguth, published in 1994.

box 115, folder 2

Norman Corwin's Letters, Part 2

box 116, folder 1

Kay, Beatrice

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and Kay, a singer and comedienne who appeared on several radio programs in the 1940's, including some of Corwin's. The correspondence from this file dates from 1977, when Kay renewed her contact with Corwin after reading his column in "Westways."

box 116, folder 2

Ojai Conference: The Living Tree

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence and other material related to Corwin's appearance at the "Conference of the Living Tree/English," which took place in Ojai, CA in November 1984. Corwin's talk drew from the themes presented in his recent book, "Trivializing America."

box 117, folder 1

Directors Guild Of America "Oral History Of Norman Corwin, Part 1

Scope and Contents

This file contains the first draft of what later became "Years of the Electric Ear," the oral history of Corwin produced by Douglas Bell under the auspices of the Directors Guild of America.

box 117, folder 2

Directors Guild Of America "Oral History Of Norman Corwin, Part 2

box 117, folder 3

Directors Guild Of America "Oral History Of Norman Corwin, Part 3

box 117, folder 4

Judgment: The Court Martial Of General Yamashita

Scope and Contents

File contains the teleplay authored by Corwin for a film produced by Stanley Kramer for ABC television in 1974. The film, "Judgment: the Court Martial of General Yamashita," was broadcast on ABC on June 11, 1974. The book that Corwin used for his research, which he mentions in the enclosed notes, is located with the other books from his collection.

box 117, folder 5

We Hold These Truths

Scope and Contents

File contains the unedited production script for "We Hold These Truths," the program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights that was written by Corwin and broadcast on all four networks on December 15, 1941. Also included in this file are holographic notes relating to the script.

box 117, folder 6

Mario Cuomo

Scope and Contents

File contains a photocopy of a letter from Governor Cuomo to W. Ann Reynolds, Chancellor of the City University of New York, who had sent him a copy of Corwin's book, "Trivializing America."

box 117, folder 7

North Carolina Is My Home (Charles Kuralt)

Scope and Contents

File contains the notes and various drafts of an essay by Corwin eulogizing his friend, television journalist Charles Kuralt, after the latter's death in July 1997. The essay was solicited by a publisher planning a book about Kuralt titled "North Carolina Is My Home."

box 117, folder 8

Corwin's "Untitled" Makes Tele Debut

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of an article from "Televiser" magazine, in 1945, which announced the television debut of Corwin's play, "Untitled." Included in the same issue of the magazine was the script of the play. This article, which Corwin was unaware of, was sent to him by a fan of his, James Doherty, in 1997.

box 118, folder 1

Conartist

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the production of "CONartist," a book of editorial cartoons by Paul Conrad, commemorating his thirty years with the Los Angeles Times. Corwin wrote the text for this book, and copies of 317 Conrad cartoons that Corwin used in preparing his text are included in this file.

box 118, folder 2

Conartist

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Conartist

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Conartist

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Conartist

box 118, folder 6

The Reality Of Fantasy

Scope and Contents

File contains various drafts of "The Reality of Fantasy," a talk Corwin gave at the Aspen Film Conference in either 1963 or 1964.

box 118, folder 7

Lawrence And Lee Theatre Research Institute

Scope and Contents

File contains material sent to Corwin by the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute at Ohio State University. This archive contains the papers of playwrights Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, and Corwin was invited to deposit his papers there as well, before settling on Thousand Oaks Library. The papers of Katherine Locke, Corwin's wife, are also held at Ohio State.

box 118, folder 8

Corwin At 75

Scope and Contents

File contains the final draft of a speech Corwin delivered at a dinner given in his honor at the Beverly Hilton in May, 1985.

box 119, folder 1

Corwin At 75

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to "Corwin at 75," a dinner given in Corwin's honor by the University of Southern California School of Journalism, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The speech that Corwin gave, various drafts of which are included in this file, was later reprinted in the Los Angeles Times.

box 119, folder 2

Corwin At 75--correspondence

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence related to the dinner honoring Corwin on his 75th birthday, which was hosted by the U.S.C. School of Journalism, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Most of the correspondence consists of congratulatory notes from friends and acquaintances who were unable to attend. Also included in this file are articles from various magazines which reported the event.

box 119, folder 3

Eternal Triangle: The Establishment, The Artist, And Sex

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of a newspaper article from the "Chapel Hill [N.C.] Weekly" of October 11, 1967, which printed the transcript of a lecture delivered by Corwin in the role of writer-in-residence at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Also included in this file are various drafts of the lecture. This lecture was later used in Corwin's book, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window."

box 119, folder 4

International 18

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence pertaining to Corwin's involvement with a proposed entertainment group called "International 18." Although invited to become a director of this group, Corwin declined, and much of the correspondence deals with a legal action against this group, which Corwin's attorney, Arnold Grant, helped resolve.

box 119, folder 5

Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, Anwar Sadat--photographs [Sandy Frank]

Scope and Contents

File contains three unpublished photographs of Carter, Begin and Sadat at the meeting at the White House in 1979 where they signed the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. In each of the three photos, the leaders are greeting Sandy Frank, an Israeli who Corwin met in Los Angeles in the summer of 1979, and who inscribed these photographs to Corwin. In 1997, Corwin could not recall the context of his association with Frank.

box 120, folder 1

Irving Pichel In Theater, Film, And Community

Scope and Contents

File contains the manuscript of an unpublished work titled "Irving Pichel: in Theater, Film, and Community," written by actor/director Pichel's nephew, Aaron Pichel. This manuscript was sent to Corwin by Christy Pichel, the granddaughter of Irving Pichel and a student of Corwin's writing class at UCLA.

box 120, folder 2

The Hyphen

Scope and Contents

File contains the first draft of the script for Corwin's play, "The Hyphen," which Corwin wrote and produced at the University of Utah in March 1966. Also included are rough sketches of stage movements for the play.

box 120, folder 3

The Hyphen

Scope and Contents

This file contains additional copies of the script for the play, "The Hyphen," which Corwin wrote for the University of Utah in 1966, and which was based on his earlier radio play, "Mary and the Fairy." Also included in this file are reviews of the play from local newspapers, and drawings for the set design.

box 120, folder 4

The Hyphen

box 121, folder 1

Katherine Locke--condolences

Scope and Contents

File contains cards and letters of condolences sent to Corwin after the death of his wife, Katherine (Kate) in September 1995.

box 121, folder 2

Katherine Locke--condolences

box 121, folder 3

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones--rights, Royalties, Performances

Scope and Contents

File contains requests from various groups to Corwin and Corwin's publishers for permission to produce or adapt the play "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones." Also included in this folder are royalty statements from productions of this work, and a couple of scripts and stories adapted from this work.

box 121, folder 4

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones--listener Response

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence to CBS and Corwin regarding the broadcasts of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones," most of the letters being appreciative comments from listeners.

box 122, folder 1

Looking For Something, Young Man?, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains three drafts of a screenplay for "Looking for Something, Young Man?", a proposed film about American youth in the 1960's. Corwin was commissioned to write the screenplay for this documentary by Alan Courtney of Four Star International, but the film was never made.

box 122, folder 2

Looking For Something, Young Man?, Part 2

box 122, folder 3

Looking For Something, Young Man?, Part 3

box 122, folder 4

Visiting Professor A Renaissance Man

Scope and Contents

File contains an article about Corwin written by Jay Michael Straczynski for "The Daily Aztec," the student newspaper of San Diego State University, April 26, 1978. During this time, Corwin was a visiting lecturer at San Diego State, and Straczynski was a student in one of his classes. A review of Corwin's book, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window" is included on the same page.

box 122, folder 5

American TV Awards Mediocrity, Critic Says

Scope and Contents

File contains a clipping of a profile of Corwin that appeared in the "Phoenix Gazette," February 12, 1987, a week after Corwin gave a lecture at Scottsdale Community College. Much of the article, written by Dave Eskes, focuses on Corwin's book, "Trivializing America."

box 122, folder 6

Words Of Wisdom From Mr. Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains a newspaper article from the "Johannesburg Star," March 15, 1976, which consists of an interview with Corwin. This interview was conducted during Corwin's trip to South Africa in early 1976, when he lectured at several universities.

box 122, folder 7

A Tribute To A Radio Legend

Scope and Contents

File contains the April 27, 1997 issue of the "USC Chronicle," the newspaper for the faculty and staff of the University of Southern California. The front page of this article contains an article profiling Corwin's career in radio as well as his teaching career at U.S.C.

box 122, folder 8

Material Dreams--book Review

Scope and Contents

File contains copies of the book review Corwin wrote for the Los Angeles Times of Kevin Starr's "Material Dreams: Southern California Through the 1920's." File also contains a letter Corwin wrote to Los Angeles Times Book Review editor Jack Miles suggesting changes to the review.

box 122, folder 9

Music Center Book Fair

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the Music Center Book Fair in Los Angeles in June 1986. Corwin was one of a series of California-based writers who served on one of four discussion panels.

box 123, folder 1

CBS Publicity Releases

Scope and Contents

File contains CBS press releases profiling Corwin's work on a number of series, from "Columbia Workshop" in 1938 through "Columbia Presents Corwin" in 1944.

box 123, folder 2

"World War II Writer Reminds Us..."

Scope and Contents

File contains a newspaper column from the Seattle Times, January 15, 1991. In the article, columnist Emmett Watson reflects on the beginning of the Persian Gulf War by calling to mind Corwin's thoughts on war and peace from "On a Note of Triumph."

box 124, folder 1

David Susskind-Talent Associates, Inc.

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence and other paper work relating to a lawsuit Corwin filed against David Susskind and Talent Associates Inc. for unauthorized broadcasting of a production of Corwin's play "The Rivalry."

box 125, folder 1

Father of Reader's Theatre

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's appearance before the Reader's Theatre Workshop at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, where he was honored as the "Father" of Reader's Theatre.

box 125, folder 2

We Hold These Truths--reviews And Publicity

Scope and Contents

File contains a CBS press release and reviews in the press of "We Hold These Truths," the radio special written and directed by Corwin for the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. Articles about and requests for permission of later performances of the work are also included in this file.

box 125, folder 3

We Hold These Truths--correspondence

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence to and from Corwin relating to the production of "We Hold These Truths" on December 15, 1941. Some pre-production correspondence is included, but the bulk of this file consists of congratulatory letters after the broadcast of this work, as well as requests for copies of the script. Although most of the congratulatory letters came in the month immediately following the broadcast, some appreciative letters came much later, such as the one from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren in 1966.

box 125, folder 4

We Hold These Truths--published Versions

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence relating to the publication as a book of "We Hold These Truths" by Howell, Soskin, Publishers, Inc., in 1942. The copyright for this work had been assigned to Howell and Soskin by the Office of War Information. Corwin was unhappy with changes that had been made to the published script, and most of the letters in this file document Corwin's attempts to stop further publication of this work by Howell and Soskin and to obtain the rights to this work.

Note: Howell and Soskin copyright passed to Crown Publishers, Inc., and was renewed in 1970. Copyright expires on Feb. 27, 2037.

box 125, folder 5

Lewis Mumford

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of the "The Saturday Review," from July 4, 1942, which contains an article by Corwin titled "Radio and Morale." In this article, Corwin criticizes Mumford's address "The Salvation of the Arts," which itself contained criticism of Corwin's "We Hold These Truths." Also contained in this file is a typescript of excerpts from Mumford's speech, and a later typescript page of notes about Mumford.

box 125, folder 6

Thirteen By Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the publication of the book "Thirteen by Corwin" in 1942. Included is an announcement from the "New York Times," a review from "The Saturday Review," and royalty statements.

box 125, folder 7

Together Tonight--Jefferson, Hamilton, And Burr, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the production of "Together Tonight," a stage play about a fictional meeting between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Included in this file are research materials about Burr, reviews of books about Burr (that were published after this production), show flyer and correspondence.

box 125, folder 8

Together Tonight--Jefferson, Hamilton, And Burr, Part 2

box 125, folder 9

Together Tonight--Jefferson, Hamilton, And Burr, Part 3

box 126, folder 1

Bill Of Rights: 200--teacher's Kit

Scope and Contents

File contains a packaged kit to be used by teacher's in presenting "We Hold These Truths: a Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights," otherwise known in this collection as "Bill of Rights: 200." File number COR00730 contains a similar kit, except with a compact disc as opposed to an audiocassette. Audio cassette moved to Corwin Audio/Video in compact storage

box 126, folder 2

Governor's Gala, 1963

Scope and Contents

File contains the typescript of a piece Corwin wrote to honor California Governor Edmund "Pat" Brown at his inaugural gala in January 1963, and which was read by actor Barry Sullivan at this event. Also included in this file are a letter from Los Angeles City Councilwoman Rosalind Wyman, and a copy of a letter from Brown thanking Corwin.

box 126, folder 3

The World Of Carl Sandburg--hardback Edition

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the hardcover edition of "The World of Carl Sandburg," published by Harcourt Brace in 1961.

box 126, folder 4

The World Of Carl Sandburg--contracts

Scope and Contents

File contains the contract between Corwin, Carl Sandburg, and Armand Deutsch-Judd Bernard Productions setting out terms for the adaptation and production of the work of Sandburg under the title "The World of Carl Sandburg." Also included in this file are memos from the office of Leah Salisbury, Corwin's agent.

box 126, folder 5

The World Of Carl Sandburg--interviews

Scope and Contents

File contains newspaper clippings with interviews related to the 1959-1960 production of "The World of Carl Sandburg," including interviews with cast members Bette Davis and Gary Merrill, as well as producer Corwin.

box 126, folder 6

World Of Carl Sandburg--correspondence

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence, including opening night telegrams, related to the production of "The World of Carl Sandburg."

box 126, folder 7

World Of Carl Sandburg--protest Over Violations In Production

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence regarding a production of "The World of Carl Sandburg" at Corpus Christi State University in Texas in 1989, in which changes were made in the script that Corwin later learned of, to his displeasure.

box 126, folder 8

The World Of Carl Sandburg--advertisements

Scope and Contents

File contains advertisements for the production "The World of Carl Sandburg," directed by Corwin and starring Bette Davis and Gary Merrill (later starring Leif Erickson), from 1959-60.

box 126, folder 9

The World Of Carl Sandburg--hotel Bills

Scope and Contents

File contains hotel bills from the tour of the production, "The World of Carl Sandburg" in 1959-1960.

box 126, folder 10

The World Of Carl Sandburg--cast Changes

Scope and Contents

File contains a photocopy of two articles explaining changes in the cast of the production "The World of Carl Sandburg," in which the male lead role was first played by Gary Merrill, then later by Barry Sullivan and Leif Erickson. The articles, however, discuss Cameron Mitchell, who signed on to play the lead after Merrill left, but never showed up for rehearsal and quit.

box 126, folder 11

The World Of Carl Sandburg--playbills

Scope and Contents

File contains playbills from various productions of "The World of Carl Sandburg," including the original production of 1959-1960.

box 127, folder 1

World Of Carl Sandburg--itinerary

Scope and Contents

File contains the itinerary of the tour of the play "The World of Carl Sandburg" in 1959-1960, as well as related correspondence.

box 127, folder 2

The World Of Carl Sandburg--advance Publicity

Scope and Contents

File contains clippings from newspapers and magazines publicizing the tour of "The World of Carl Sandburg" from 1959-1960.

box 127, folder 3

The World Of Carl Sandburg--special Features

Scope and Contents

File contains clippings with special feature articles about the production of "The World of Carl Sandburg."

box 127, folder 4

The World Of Carl Sandburg--photographs

Scope and Contents

File contains four 8 x 10 photos, three showing scenes from "The World of Carl Sandburg," and one being a studio shot of Bette Davis and Gary Merrill in their roles.

box 127, folder 5

The World Of Carl Sandburg--reviews

Scope and Contents

File contains reviews of "The World of Carl Sandburg," primarily of the original 1959-1960 production, although one or two later productions are also included.

box 127, folder 6

The World Of Carl Sandburg--royalty Statements, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains box office statements from the some of the theatres that presented "The World of Carl Sandburg" during its original run, as well as royalty statements from later use of the play.

box 127, folder 7

The World Of Carl Sandburg--royalty Statements, Part 2

box 127, folder 8

World Of Carl Sandburg--requests For Permission

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence regarding requests from different theatre companies or individuals to perform or use excerpts from "The World of Carl Sandburg," as well as a proposal for a television special starring John Denver.

box 128, folder 1

Miscellaneous Contracts

Scope and Contents

File contains contracts for projects in freelance writing, radio, film, and sound recordings, between Corwin and various parties. Some of the projects represented by these contracts were produced, others were not.

box 128, folder 2

FDR--the Fateful Years

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the ABC Television production of "FDR", a 27-week series about the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt, for which Corwin wrote the opening and closing episodes.

box 129, folder 1

The Curse Of 589

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the 1997 production of "The Curse of 589," which was written for the series "More from Corwin" on National Public Radio. This performance was recorded before a live audience at the Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hills, California.

box 129, folder 2

Documentary Awards

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's tenure of the Documentary Board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, namely lists of Academy Award winners in the documentary category from 1931-1961, an inventory of documentaries at the Academy archives, and ballots for judging entries.

box 130, folder 1

Documentary Awards Committee--policy

Scope and Contents

File contains the texts of statements delivered by Corwin to the Documentary Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, all of various policy issues of the committee. Rosters of members of the committee are included in this file.

box 130, folder 2

Documentary Awards Committee, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains papers related to Corwin's service on the Documentary Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Much of this file contains correspondence and other papers related to attempts by various groups to eliminate the presentation of awards for Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short Film from the televised broadcast of the Academy Awards.

box 130, folder 3

Documentary Awards Committee, Part 2

box 130, folder 4

Documentary Awards Committee, Part 3

box 130, folder 5

Documentary Awards--reception Honoring Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to a reception hosted by the Documentary Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which honored Corwin upon his retirement from the role of chairman of the committee

box 131, folder 1

Documentary Awards

Scope and Contents

File contains further correspondence about issues pertaining to the Documentary Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including the controversy surrounding the committees nominations for the Academy Awards.

box 132, folder 1

Writer With The Lame Left Hand

Scope and Contents

File contains script segments from "The Writer with the Lame Left Hand," a play radio play commemorating the 350th anniversary of the birth of Miguel Cervantes, and which was recorded and broadcast in early 1997 over National Public Radio. Also included in this file are correspondence between Corwin and producer Mary Beth Kirchner regarding script changes.

box 132, folder 2

Audio File--January 1998

Scope and Contents

File contains the January 1998 issue of Audio File, a magazine which contains reviews of new books on tape. Page 28 contains reviews of newly released tapes of "13 by Corwin," "On a Note of Triumph [1995 production]," and "No Love Lost."

box 132, folder 3

Ray Bradbury: Forever And The Earth, The Conflagration Up At The Place [Radio Adaptations]

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the radio adaptation of two stories by Ray Bradbury: "Forever and the Earth," and "The Conflagration up at the Place." Bradbury wrote the radio adaptations himself, and Corwin wrote the introductions to both programs and directed them. Jackie Segerman of Segworks Productions produced the programs.

box 132, folder 4

The Secretariat

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to "The Secretariat," a radio play by Corwin performed before a live audience at the Museum of Television and Radio in New York and broadcast over National Public Radio in November 1997.

box 132, folder 5

Iran-Contra Hearings

Scope and Contents

File contains copies of letters Corwin sent to various Congressmen expressing his support for their actions during the Iran-Contra hearings of 1987. File also contains responses to Corwin from Senator Cohen and Representative Stokes.

box 132, folder 6

Knox, Alexander

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and Knox, an actor who starred in the film "Wilson." Most of the three letters in this file record Knox's reaction upon listening to a tape of the 1944 Election Eve Broadcast.

box 133, folder 1

Paul Ziffren

Scope and Contents

File contains a typescript of a speech Corwin wrote for Ziffren, a Los Angeles attorney who was active in Democratic Party politics in California. This speech was delivered by Ziffren before the Democratic Convention of 1960.

box 133, folder 2

Two On An Island

Scope and Contents

File contains the screenplay "Two on an Island," written by Corwin and John Twist for RKO Radio Pictures in 1940. This was the first screenplay Corwin was asked to write, and was based on the play of the same name by Elmer Rice. The film, however, was never made. Also included are 2 check stubs from Columbia Artists, Inc.

box 133, folder 3

Seems Radio Is Here To Stay

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of the book, "Seems Radio is Here to Stay," which was a version of Corwin's script for the radio program of the same name, and which was published privately in a limited edition by CBS in 1939. This publication includes illustrations by Rudolph Charles von Ripper, and this copy is inscribed by Corwin to his parents.

box 133, folder 4

Secretariat

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the production of "The Secretariat," the fifth in a series of radio plays called "More by Corwin" and broadcast over National Public Radio in 1997. This production was recorded at the Museum of Television and Radio in New York on November 6, 1997, and was broadcast nationwide over NPR over Thanksgiving weekend of that year. This file includes scripts and script pages, a list of those invited by Corwin to attend the performance, promotional material from the museum, and a menu from the post-production dinner. Material is also included regarding later readings of this play by the Classic Play Readers of Bethesda, Maryland, and the Rainbow Repertory Company of Canton, Ohio.

box 133, folder 5

Radio Academy Proposal

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence relating to the proposed formation of a "Radio Academy" in 1945. Corwin made the proposal in a letter to the National Association of Broadcasters, but this letter has been lost. The file contains one page of a commentary Corwin submitted to

box 133, folder 6

George M. Naimark

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence to Corwin from Naimark, president of the New Jersey-based company Naimark and Barba, Inc., primarily concerning a proposal of Naimark's for a PBS series featuring Corwin, who would offer his comments on various aspects of American culture and politics. File also contains a copy of a book by Naimark, "How to Be a Rotten Boss," which he sent to Corwin in 2000, seeking a dust jacket blurb from Corwin.

box 133, folder 7

Curse Of 589

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the production of "The Curse of 589," a radio play in the series "More By Corwin," and broadcast in March 1997.

box 133, folder 8

Don't Write This Man

Scope and Contents

File contains various versions of "Don't Write This Man" (also published as "How Old Would You Say This Man Is?"), a tribute Corwin wrote about his father, Samuel, shortly before the latter's 100th birthday in 1975. The piece, originally published in the Los Angeles Times, later appeared in the Winthrop [Mass.] Sun and in the magazine of the AARP, Modern Maturity.

box 133, folder 9

Harriet's Harvest

Scope and Contents

File contains a soft cover book, "Harriet's Harvest," printed by one of Corwin's former students at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, Harriet Axelrad. This work contains poems written by Axelrad, and is dedicated to Corwin.

box 134, folder 1

Law Beaters

Scope and Contents

File contains one press release for the radio program "Law Beaters," which was produced but not written by Corwin for the Columbia Workshop series on CBS in 1939.

box 134, folder 2

Chart Of Corwin's Savings

Scope and Contents

File contains a chart Corwin drew in 1938 to document how much money he managed to save between 1927, when he started to work in Greenfield, Mass., to 1938, when he was hired by CBS.

box 134, folder 3

Columbia Artists And CBS Vouchers

Scope and Contents

File contains vouchers for payments made to Corwin for scripts and adaptations he wrote for various CBS programs early in his career.

box 134, folder 4

Excerpt Of "On A Note Of Triumph" [Senior Scholastic]

Scope and Contents

File contains several pages from the September 17, 1945 issue of "Senior Scholastic" magazine, which contained an excerpt from Corwin's "On a Note of Triumph."

box 134, folder 5

On A Note Of Peace [Pathfinder Magazine]

Scope and Contents

File contains a page from the January 1, 1947 issue of "Pathfinder" magazine, which contained a brief article titled "On a Note of Peace," profiling Corwin and his recently completed "One World Flight."

box 134, folder 6

Drawing Of Corwin Among Group

Scope and Contents

File contains an article from "Colliers" magazine titled "Opera Through Rose Colored Glasses." The article, written by Billy Rose, includes an illustration with caricatures of those whom Rose "would want [as] courtiers to help him run" the Metropolitan Opera. Among that group, Corwin is pictured.

box 134, folder 7

Judge, Student Film Festival

Scope and Contents

File contains the cover and title pages from the program for the Third National Student Film Festival, held at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on April 17, 1968. Corwin served on the panel of judges at this festival.

box 134, folder 8

Lyrics, Yeah

Scope and Contents

File contains background material Corwin used in the writing of his essay "Lyrics, Yeah," for "Westways" magazine. This essay was later included in Corwin's book, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window."

box 134, folder 9

Russia War Relief Dinner, 1942

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the Radio, Film, Theatre Arts Dinner for Russian War Relief, which took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on May 18, 1942. Corwin served as chairman of the program committee for the event, which included Fred Allen, Paul Robeson, Burgess Meredith, and other entertainers.

box 134, folder 10

JFK Inaugural Gala, 1961

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to a program held in honor of John F. Kennedy on the eve of his inauguration as President in 1961. Corwin was asked to write a text that would be read, and he responded with "Club Sandwich in Four Parts," which was read by Bette Davis, Fredric March, Laurence Olivier, Sidney Poitier, and Anthony Quinn. Parts of this text are included in this file.

box 135, folder 1

Storm Coverage

Scope and Contents

File contains a section of the "Boston Globe" from February 19, 1978, devoted to coverage of the severe storm and blizzard that hit Massachusetts a couple of weeks earlier. Corwin was quite interested in this, since his hometown of Winthrop was affected, and portrayed in one of the photographs.

box 135, folder 2

Tribute To Jerusalem

Scope and Contents

File contains the printed program for "Tribute to Jerusalem," the 20th annual dinner of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, which was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York on January 21, 1968. At this event, Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek was presented with an award, and Corwin was a featured speaker, along with a number of other celebrities.

box 135, folder 3

"Halsman At Work"

Scope and Contents

File contains the February 1946 issue of "Popular Photography," which had an extensive article on the work of photographer Philippe Halsman. Included in the article is a reproduction of Halsman's portrait of Corwin that was used on the jacket of the book version of "On a Note of Triumph."

box 135, folder 4

"The Man Who Made The Heavens Crackle"

Scope and Contents

File contains the February/March 1997 issue of "Civilization: the Magazine of the Library of Congress," which contained an article about Corwin by Terry Teachout, titled "The Man Who Made the Heavens Crackle."

box 136, folder 1

USC Student Comments On The TV Documentary "Corwin"

Scope and Contents

File contains essays written by students who had viewed the television documentary "Corwin" as part of a journalism class at the University of Southern California in the fall semester, 1997.

box 136, folder 2

Guest Program Notice

Scope and Contents

File contains a "Guest Program Notice" form, used by CBS when individuals appeared on network radio programs as guests. The form in this file was used for Corwin's guest appearance on the program, "Invitation to Learning," in January 1945.

box 136, folder 3

National Press Club

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the 1994 Fourth Estate Award Dinner of the National Press Club, which honored Corwin's friend, Charles Kuralt. At the dinner, Corwin made a presentation in honor of Kuralt. Included in this file are the printed program of the evening, as well as a letter to Corwin from Press Club president Gilbert F. Klein, Jr. Added 11/2007: NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, Washington DC. Correspondence between Gilbert F. Klein, Jr., President of the NPC in 1994, relating to a Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism to Charles Kuralt: "Mr. Kuralt mentioned to me that you are one of his heroes, and that he has read your books and followed your work for many years. Therefore, I would like to know if we could obtain a special edition of one of your books, or some other item, signed by you to present to Mr. Kuralt at the ceremony." C replied by sending a copy of the CBS limited edition of Seems Radio is Here to Stay. Also in this file, letters from C to Klein and Kuralt, including a holograph draft.

box 136, folder 4

Academy Screening Schedules

Scope and Contents

File contains schedules for screenings of films nominated for the Academy Awards. These films were screened for members of the Motion Picture Academy.

box 136, folder 5

Claire Trotter

Scope and Contents

File contains cards sent to Corwin by Trotter, a photographer based in Eugene, Oregon, who used her work on her own greeting cards. Also included is a postcard advertising an exhibit of her work at the Art Institute of Chicago.

box 136, folder 6

Canadian Journal

Scope and Contents

File contains the two copies of "Canadian Journal," a description of the taping of the television series "Norman Corwin Presents," most likely compiled by an employee of Westinghouse Group W. Included is a synopsis of each week's program.

box 136, folder 7

Artists Concerned With Ending The War In Vietnam

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of the text of a telegram that Corwin sent to the group, "Artists Concerned with Ending the War in Vietnam," prior to a meeting of theirs in 1967. Corwin was in Chicago at the time to accept an honorary degree, and was unable to attend the meeting in New York.

box 136, folder 8

Donald Cormorant

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of a statement signed by Corwin in 1975 registering the use of the pseudonym "Donald Cormorant." Corwin was unhappy with changes made in a Hallmark television production of Corwin's play, "The Rivalry," and did not wish his name to be used in the credits, thus settling upon the pseudonym, an indirect reference to the cartoon character, Donald Duck.

box 136, folder 9

Lassie TV Program

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter from Corwin to attorney Martin Gang, stating the grounds for an action against the Maxell Company for producing a "Lassie" program that was very similar to the story in Corwin's "Odyssey of Runyon Jones."

box 136, folder 10

Corwin A Media Master

Scope and Contents

File contains an article about Corwin that appeared in the student newspaper at San Diego State University in 1978, while Corwin taught there as a guest lecturer. The article was written by J. Michael Straczynski, one of his students who later created the television series "Babylon 5."

box 136, folder 11

Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's membership in the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, a Los Angeles-based group of veterans of the radio and television broadcasting industries.

box 137, folder 1

One World Revisited

Scope and Contents

File contains the Winter 1947 issue of "Common Ground" magazine, which carried Corwin's "One World Revisited," a summary of his One World Flight of 1946, as the lead article. The article is the text of a speech Corwin delivered at the Willkie Memorial Building in New York on November 8, 1946.

box 137, folder 2

Nomination Of Academy President

Scope and Contents

File contains the draft of a speech that Corwin gave nominating Richard Kahn for president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as well as an issue of "Academy Report," the Academy's newsletter, from 1989.

box 137, folder 3

Franklin-Hampshire Baseball League

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter Corwin wrote to his brother Emil in the early 1930's, while working as a reporter for the Greenfield [Mass.] Recorder. Since Corwin was a sports writer for the Recorder, he was listed as a secretary to the semi-pro league based in Greenfield. The letter to Emil Corwin is on stationery for the league, which lists its officers on the letterhead.f

box 137, folder 4

Musical Score, On A Note Of Triumph

Scope and Contents

File contains a print-out of an e-mail message to Corwin from Richard Fish, regarding the location of Bernard Herrmann's score for "On a Note of Triumph," which is at the UCLA Music Library Special Collections Department.

box 137, folder 5

Charles Beaumont

Scope and Contents

File contains a typewritten copy of an excerpt from an article about radio in Playboy magazine, May 1960. The author of the article, Beaumont, stated that Corwin "deserved the title of Mr. Radio." File also contains the copy of a letter from Corwin to Ray Russell, the executive editor of Playboy magazine, concerning Beaumont's article.

box 137, folder 6

Writer's Conference, Santa Barbara, 1976

Scope and Contents

File contains several copies of a piece about the Santa Barbara Writers Convention from the Los Angeles Times Calendar section. File also contains: printed flyer from the 1977 Santa Barbara Writer's Conference, with an inscription to Corwin from conference director Barnaby Conrad. On the back of the flyer is a photocopy of an article from the Los Angeles Times summarizing the previous year's conference, and which quotes Corwin, who spoke at that conference.

box 137, folder 7

Quiz In "Saturday Review"

Scope and Contents

File contains a page from the November 4, 1961 issue of the Saturday Review. On the page is a quiz about the birthdates of famous writers, and Corwin is included in the list.

box 137, folder 8

World War Ii Memorial

Scope and Contents

File contains a certificate from the World War II Memorial Society, which sought to establish a World War II Memorial on the Mall in Washington, DC. The certificate granted Corwin charter membership in the society.

box 137, folder 9

Scholarship Committee

Scope and Contents

File contains a list of the members of the Scholarship Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 1976-1977, of which Corwin was the co-chair.

box 137, folder 10

Writers Conference, Santa Barbara, 1976

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to Corwin's appearance as a guest speaker at the Fourth Annual Santa Barbara Writers Conference, in 1976.

box 137, folder 11

Writers Conference, UCLA, 1943

Scope and Contents

File contains a printed program of the Writers Conference held at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1943. Corwin participated in a seminar on "Creative Radio" with Hector Chevigny, Arch Oboler, Bernard Schoenfeld, Jack Runyon, and Ranald MacDougall.

box 137, folder 12

Westwood Playhouse

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to Corwin's appearance as part of a lecture series held at the Westwood Playhouse, Los Angeles, in 1976.

box 137, folder 13

Writer's Block Lament

Scope and Contents

File contains eleven couplets Corwin wrote for a lecture he gave at the Readers Theatre Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. [ca. 1980]

box 137, folder 14

World Friendship Dinner

Scope and Contents

File contains a list of those who attended the World Friendship Dinner, under the auspices of the World Festivals for Friendship, that was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, in 1946. Corwin was seated between Eleanor Roosevelt and Field Marshal Christian Smuts of South Africa.

box 137, folder 15

Jonathan Winters

Scope and Contents

File contains a slip of paper with the address of actor Jonathan Winters, written in his own hand and given to Corwin.

box 137, folder 16

John Gassner

Scope and Contents

File contains a typed copy of text excerpted from the book "Theatre at the Crossroads" by drama critic Gassner. The excerpts discuss Corwin's play "The Rivalry."

box 137, folder 17

Thumbnail Descriptions Of Six Programs

Scope and Contents

File contains brief descriptions written by Corwin of six of his radio productions, which he apparently hoped to produce again, perhaps on television. These were sent to an entrepreneur, whose name Corwin could not remember at the time of this entry, but were most likely written in the early 1960's.

box 137, folder 18

Reprint In Congressional Record

Scope and Contents

File contains a reprint of one of Corwin's "Westways" columns, about West Virginia newspaper editor Jim Comstock, which was read verbatim from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Staggers of West Virginia.

box 137, folder 19

West Virginia Hillbilly

Scope and Contents

File contains the front-page tribute to retiring newspaper editor Jim Comstock of the "West Virginia Hillbilly" in 1993. This article contained quotes from Corwin's "Westways" column about Comstock from 1979.

box 137, folder 20

The Creative Man In The Lively Arts

Scope and Contents

File contains a printed flyer for "The Creative Man in the Lively Arts," a class Corwin taught at UCLA in the fall of 1964.

box 138, folder 1

Fiorello La Guardia

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of a memo to Corwin from Lee Bland, describing the reaction of New York Mayor La Guardia to the first "One World Flight" broadcast in 1947.

box 138, folder 2

Commentary

Scope and Contents

File contains the copy of "Commentary", an essay written by Corwin and included in the book, "Radio in Wartime" by Sherman H. Dryer (New York: Greenberg, 1942).

box 138, folder 3

Scholarship Recommendation

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter from Corwin recommending student Samantha Fortuno for a scholarship to the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, in 1977.

box 138, folder 4

Article In Svea Onsdagen

Scope and Contents

File contains an article about Corwin from the Swedish-American newspaper "Svea Onsdagen," in 1939.

box 138, folder 5

Offer Of Rank Of Major In U.S. Air Force

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter to Corwin from Hans Adamson, Special Assistant to Chief of the U.S. Army Air Force, offering to appoint Corwin as a major in the Air Force, in order to take charge of radio programming for the Army Air Force.

box 138, folder 6

Ineligibility For Military Service

Scope and Contents

File contains papers relating to Corwin's ineligibility for military service before and during World War II, due to his earlier infection with tuberculosis.

box 138, folder 7

Out-of-print Books

Scope and Contents

File contains postcards from various used and rare book stores, responding to queries regarding the availability of titles by Corwin that were out-of-print. Jo Creel man of Idyllwild was the one who made the inquiries.

box 138, folder 8

"Kesten Explains Exit..."

Scope and Contents

File contains a news clipping from 1946, announcing the retirement of CBS President Paul Kesten, who in his announcement, made reference to the "imagination of Norman Corwin."

box 138, folder 9

Hiccasp Concert

Scope and Contents

File contains a program for the "Concert in the Hollywood Bowl," on Labor Day, 1946, by the Music Division of the Hollywood Independent Citizens' Committee of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions," of which Corwin was a member of its executive council. At this concert, Charles Lewin, who had been Corwin's production assistant at CBS, directed a performance of "The Lonesome Train."

box 139, folder 1

Documentary Awards: Kidding Letters

Scope and Contents

File contains spurious letters sent to members of the Documentary Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and written by the members themselves as jokes. Corwin and True Boardman were the authors of many of these letters.

box 139, folder 2

Paul A. Porter

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and Porter, who among various federal posts held, was chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and an admirer of Corwin's work, as reflected in the correspondence in this file.

box 139, folder 3

Film Advisory Board, Los Angeles County Museum

Scope and Contents

File contains the typed draft of remarks Corwin delivered at a meeting of the board of the Los Angeles County Museum, of which Corwin was a member, at a meeting on February 22, 1971. The comments pertain to a proposal that the museum house an archive of documentary films.

box 140, folder 1

Child Named After Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains an undated news clipping from an unidentified newspaper, in which Mrs. Doris Foxman of Brooklyn, New York, wrote to say that she named her child "Paul Norman" after Paul Robeson and Corwin.

box 140, folder 2

Rondell, Lester

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter to Corwin from sculptor Rondell, as well as a flyer announcing an exhibition of his work.

box 140, folder 3

Outstanding Faculty Award

Scope and Contents

File contains a certificate honoring Corwin with the 1979 Outstanding Faculty Award, at San Diego State University. This award was based on the nominations of individual graduating students who themselves were honored for academic excellence, with Kathryn Drennan selecting Corwin as the most influential teacher in her academic career. Also enclosed is a letter from the President of San Diego State explaining this award.

box 140, folder 4

The Last War

Scope and Contents

File contains a voucher from Brenco Pictures Corporation for payment for a draft of a screenplay of a film, "The Last War." When Corwin found this check stub in his files in 1998, he had no recollection of the project.

box 140, folder 5

King of Radio

Scope and Contents

File contains the September/October 1997 issue of "Modern Maturity" magazine, which features an article about Corwin titled "The King of Radio." This file also includes a cover letter from picture editor M.J. Wadolny. The article also has a photo of Corwin talking to Frank Sinatra.

box 140, folder 6

Festival Draws Radio Royalty

Scope and Contents

File contains an article from the December 10, 1997 issue of "Radio World" titled "Festival Draws Radio Royalty," which describes Corwin's appearance at the Third Annual Radio Festival of the Museum of Television and Radio in New York.

box 140, folder 7

Great Depression

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter to Corwin from Jeff Martin of Tower Productions, which interviewed Corwin for a documentary film about the Great Depression.

box 141, folder 1

Trivializing America--[unused Introduction And End Material]

Scope and Contents

File contains the typescript of the unused introduction and end material to Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 141, folder 2

Trivializing America [Feature Articles, Interviews]

Scope and Contents

File contains newspaper articles containing interviews with Corwin concerning his book, "Trivializing America."

box 141, folder 3

For The Sake Of Clarity

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to "For the Sake of Clarity," a collection of the sermons and speeches of the late Rev. Stephen Fritchman, a Unitarian minister who invited Corwin to speak at his church in Los Angeles on a few occasions. Corwin was asked to write an introduction to this book, and this file contains drafts of that introduction and correspondence with members of the Fritchman Publication Committee.

box 141, folder 4

For The Sake Of Clarity

Scope and Contents

File contains the page proofs of the book, "For the Sake of Clarity," from which Corwin prepared his introduction to that book. The book was a collection of sermons and speeches by Rev. Stephen H. Fritchman, who invited Corwin to speak at his Unitarian church in Los Angeles.

box 142, folder 1

Trivializing America (First Edition)

Scope and Contents

File contains page proofs for the first edition and index of Corwin's book, "Trivializing America," as well as a letter to Arthur Smith, of the editorial staff at publisher Lyle Stuart, relating to the index.

box 142, folder 2

Trivializing America (Master Script, As Published)

Scope and Contents

File contains the first part of the final typescript of the first edition of Corwin's book, "Trivializing America."

box 142, folder 3

Trivializing America (Master Typescript, As Published)

Scope and Contents

File contains the second part of the final typescript of Corwin's book, "Trivializing America."

box 142, folder 4

Trivializing America (Paperback)

Scope and Contents

File contains revisions Corwin added to the paperback edition of "Trivializing America," which was published in 1986.

box 143, folder 1

Trivializing America (Original Manuscript, Pt. 1)

Scope and Contents

File contains the first part of a draft of the original manuscript of Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 143, folder 2

Trivializing America (Original Manuscript, Pt.2), Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains the second part of the original manuscript of Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 143, folder 3

Trivializing America (Original Manuscript, Pt.2), Part 2

box 143, folder 4

Trivializing America (Original Manuscript, Pt. 3), Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains the third part of the original manuscript of Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 143, folder 5

Trivializing America (Original Manuscript, Pt. 3), Part 2

box 144, folder 1

Trivializing America (Original Manuscript, Pt. 4)

Scope and Contents

Files contain the fourth part of the original manuscript of Corwin's 1983 book, "Trivializing America."

box 144, folder 2

Jake Zeitlin

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence and other material related to Zeitlin, a mutual friend of Corwin and Carl Sandburg, as well as a noted antiquarian bookseller in Los Angeles.

box 144, folder 3

Hitler Goes To The Dentist

Scope and Contents

File contains an excerpt originally in the radio play "You Can Dream, Inc.," titled "Hitler Goes to the Dentist," or "Dentist vs. Hitler." Corwin wrote this in a cathartic vein, and never intended to use it in the actual broadcast, but rather to amuse a few close friends.

box 144, folder 4

Midwest Radio Theatre Workshop

Scope and Contents

File contains further material related to the Midwest Radio Theatre Workshop, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The printed flyer and newsletter announce the 18th annual gathering of this group in Fulton, Missouri, which featured an interview with Corwin via telephone from Los Angeles as part of the program.

box 144, folder 5

Admission Card, Invitation To The White House

Scope and Contents

File contains a card admitting Corwin into the White House for a meeting on February 12, 1965 [Lincoln's birthday]. Corwin did not attend.

box 144, folder 6

Honorable Withdrawal, AFTRA Membership

Scope and Contents

File contains a card that documents Corwin's withdrawal of membership from the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, dated February 1, 1977.

box 144, folder 7

Yamashita

Scope and Contents

File contains a news release from the Writer's Guild of America, listing the nominations for awards from the Guild for 1975. On this announcement, Corwin is listed as being nominated for best original anthology script for "Yamashita: The Court-Martial of the Tiger of Malaya."

box 144, folder 8

Bette Davis Foundation

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the Bette Davis Foundation, of which Corwin was a member of the Board of Directors, along with Davis' son, Michael Merrill.

box 144, folder 9

Stephen Vincent Benet Centennial Committee

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the Stephen Vincent Benet Centennial Committee, which sought to commemorate this anniversary of Benet's birth in 1998. Included is a letter asking if Corwin would be interviewed over the telephone for a radio broadcast about Benet's life.

box 145, folder 1

Smiles For Seniors

Scope and Contents

File contains the paperback book "Smiles for Seniors," a collection of mostly bawdy jokes and drawings dealing with aging, and published by Corwin's friend, Lyle Stuart. Page 59 paraphrases a quote by Corwin.

box 145, folder 2

First Annual Pen Literary Auction

Scope and Contents

File contains a listing of the items to be auctioned at the First Annual PEN Literary Auction, which benefit that organization's "Freedom to Write" program. Among the items to be auctioned were three books by or about Corwin, inscribed by Corwin.

box 145, folder 3

Misprint Elevating Corwin To Knighthood

Scope and Contents

File contains a news clipping from an Italian newspaper, which refers to Corwin as "Sir Norman Corwin," during his visit to Italy during the One World Flight, 1946.

box 145, folder 4

Cleo Ronson

Scope and Contents

File contains a program from a meeting of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters in 1996, with a note from Ronson, an audience member, written in marker over it.

box 145, folder 5

They Fly Through The Air

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of a headline and accompanying article that appeared in the Miami Daily News, August 10, 1939, announcing a planned film version of Corwin's radio piece, "They Fly Through the Air." The film was to be done by Warner Brothers. This was a rumor, Corwin had never heard of any such plans.

box 145, folder 6

Woman Listener Advises Marriage

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter to Corwin from a Mrs. B.E. Evan, a radio listener who advised Corwin to stop being a bachelor and get married.

box 145, folder 7

Newsweek Request

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence pertaining to a request to use a quote of Corwin's in an advertising campaign for their magazine. Since Corwin was away on the One World Flight, his secretary, Lou Ashworth, handled the request.

box 145, folder 8

National Endowment For The Humanities

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter to Corwin from Stephen Rabin of the National Endowment for the Humanities, thanking Corwin for his work of evaluating applications to the NEH for media projects.

box 145, folder 9

Hotel Ritz, Madrid

Scope and Contents

File contains a duplicate bill sent to Corwin from the Hotel Ritz in Madrid, with a cover letter from the manager, after Corwin's visit their in 1967.

box 146, folder 1

Thomas Mann

Scope and Contents

File contains the photocopy of a page-long summary of an interview Corwin's brother, Emil, conducted with exiled German author Thomas Mann in Los Angeles in 1948. During the interview, Mann asked how Norman was doing.

box 146, folder 2

Plot To Overthrow Christmas, Newspaper Advertisement Featuring

Scope and Contents

File contains a newspaper advertisement for the Robinson's department store chain, using text from "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas," in 1972.

box 146, folder 3

Genesis And Renaissance: Recorded Sound In Audio Theatre

Scope and Contents

File contains a treatise titled "Genesis and Renaissance: Recorded Sound in Audio Theatre," written by Richard Fish, of LodesTone, the company that released recordings of Corwin's works in the 1990's. Pages 12-15 of this publication quote Corwin extensively.

box 146, folder 4

Another Quarter 1978-1992, By Robert McCoy

Scope and Contents

File contains a publication titled "Another Quarter, 1978-1982" by Robert McCoy, an apparent friend of Corwin's. The publication consists of reprints of columns the author published in the official newsletter of Kent State University in Ohio, and this copy of the publication in inscribed to Corwin from the author.

box 147, folder 1

Men Of Achievement

Scope and Contents

File contains a certificate with the title "Men of Achievement," designating Corwin as one such man, and stating that Corwin is the "subject of commendation in Men of Achievement, 1973." No further information is given about this organization or publication, except for the place "Cambridge, England."

box 147, folder 2

Article In "Directions In Sound"

Scope and Contents

File contains the September 1991 issue of "Directions in Sound," a magazine published by public radio station WFIU, at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. This issue contained an article by R. LeRoy Bannerman, Corwin's biographer, which alludes to Corwin and has a photo of him as well.

box 147, folder 3

About Norman Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains a promotional publication titled "About Norman Corwin," which contained copies of articles, correspondence, and the text of the book from which it borrowed the title. This piece was put together by Bruce Campbell, who hoped to persuade CBS Television to produce a version of Corwin's "We Hold These Truths" in 1991, on the bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. CBS chose not to, but Corwin eventually produced such a program on National Public Radio titled "Bill of Rights: 200."

box 147, folder 4

TV Guide Sinatra Issue

Scope and Contents

File contains the May 30-June 5, 1998 issue of "TV Guide," which contained a lead article on Frank Sinatra, published shortly after the singer's death. In the article, Corwin is quoted on page 14.

box 148, folder 1

Cervantes Research

Scope and Contents

File contains typed notes and other research material Corwin assembled while writing the play "Cervantes," which was staged in Washington, DC at the American Theater, L'Enfant Plaza, in 1973.

box 148, folder 2

Artist Of The Year Award

Scope and Contents

File contains Volume Six of the "Author-Artist Album" from the University Women of the University of Judaism, Los Angeles. This volume contains the text of a speech given by Corwin at the Sixth Annual Author-Artist Luncheon, on June 12, 1972, at which the University Women honored Corwin with their "Artist of the Year" award, which was presented by Ray Bradbury.

box 148, folder 3

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones (Musical)

Scope and Contents

File contains a typed draft of the script from the musical production of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones," which was staged in Woodland Hills, California in 1972. Other fragments and drafts of this script are in files 568 and 572.

box 148, folder 4

Odyssey Of Runyon Jones (Musical)

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the 1972 theatrical production of Corwin's play, "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones" at the Valley Music Theatre in Woodland Hills, California. This production featured Johnny Whitaker in the title role.

box 149, folder 1

Voices Off the Air by Emil Corwin 1946 September 21

Scope and Contents

The Nation Magazine

box 149, folder 2

Cameron Thomas

Scope and Contents

File contains a limerick about Corwin written by Thomas, a television engineer in Toronto, in 1972.

box 149, folder 3

Column Chitchat

Scope and Contents

File contains clippings from the periodical "Film Daily," which noted some of Corwin's activities in the "Comings and Goings" column, circa 1937-38, when Corwin worked in the publicity department of 20th Century Fox in New York.

box 149, folder 4

Radio Station WRVR

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and various employees of station WRVR in New York, which had an interest in re-broadcasting some of the material Corwin wrote for United Nations Radio, as well as an adaptation of "Overkill and Megalove."

box 149, folder 5

India In The Air

Scope and Contents

File contains the printed program of a concert of Indian music, titled "India in the Air," that was presented at the Getty Institute in Los Angeles in July 1998. Corwin was listed in the program as "one of those who gave their time and talents" to make the concert possible.

box 149, folder 6

Emily Lau

Scope and Contents

File contains a paper written by student Emily Lau for one of Corwin's classes at USC, in which she describes her first meeting with Corwin.

box 149, folder 7

Lunch With Norman Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains a form letter relating to the "Lunch with Norman Corwin" fundraiser for PEN Center USA West, in 1996.

box 150, folder 1

MPH Entertainment

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence to Corwin from staff at MPH Entertainment, a television production company that made a documentary about the "War of the Worlds" broadcast of 1938. Corwin was interviewed in the summer of 1998 for his reminiscences of Orson Welles, and other facets of radio production. The program was broadcast over the Sci-Fi Channel cable network in October 1998.

box 150, folder 2

Voice of America

Scope and Contents

File contains additional material relating to foreign radio productions of Corwin's work, most of them over the "Voice of America." Included are German and French translations of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones," as well as the French translation of an interview with Corwin. See file COR01383 for related material.

box 150, folder 3

King Must Die, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains various drafts of the screenplay for a proposed film, titled "The King Must Die," which Samuel Engel of 20th Century Fox Films hoped to produce. One of the drafts of this screenplay was written by Corwin. The film, however, was never made.

box 150, folder 4

King Must Die, Part 2

box 150, folder 5

King Must Die, Part 3

box 150, folder 6

Paul Conrad Anthology, Part 1

Scope and Contents

Files contain clipping of cartoons by editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad of the Los Angeles Times. Conrad asked Corwin to write the text of a planned collection of Conrad's cartoons about Ronald Reagan titled "The Adventures of Reagan Hood." The book in that form was never published, although a later collaboration between Conrad and Corwin, "CONartist," was. These files contains clippings of Conrad cartoons arranged by Corwin into categories.

box 150, folder 7

Paul Conrad Anthology, Part 2

box 151, folder 1

Paul Conrad Anthology, Part 3

Scope and Contents

Files contains further clippings of Paul Conrad editorial cartoonists, this time roughly arranged by year. The clippings were collected for the proposed book, "The Adventures of Reagan Hood," for which Corwin was to provide the text [see previous files]

box 151, folder 2

Paul Conrad Anthology, Part 4

box 151, folder 3

Paul Conrad Anthology, Part 5

box 151, folder 4

Paul Conrad Anthology, Part 6

box 151, folder 5

Paul Conrad Anthology, Part 7

box 151, folder 6

Paul Conrad Anthology [The Adventures Of Reagan Hood]

Scope and Contents

File contains fragments of the text Corwin wrote for the proposed book of cartoons from Paul Conrad, "The Adventures of Reagan Hood." This book was never published, although a later collaboration between Conrad and Corwin, "CONartist," was. The complete manuscript of this text can be found in Paul Conrad's papers, at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California.

box 152, folder 1

Quotes From Corwin Used As Captions

Scope and Contents

File contains letters used to solicit funds for two organizations--AMVETS National Service Foundation and public television station KCET in Los Angeles--in which quotes from Corwin were used.

box 152, folder 2

Reprints Of Articles By Corwin In The "Writers Guild Of America Newsletter"

Scope and Contents

File contains 8 issues of the "Writers Guild of America West Newsletter," which contained reprints of articles by Corwin that had previously been printed elsewhere, such as in the "Corwin on Media" column in Westways Magazine. Also printed in the December 1979 issue of the newsletter was a poem by Corwin, "Corwin's Christmas Carol," that has not been printed elsewhere.

box 152, folder 3

Democratic National Convention Of July 1960

Scope and Contents

File contains a ticket stub from the first session of the Democratic National Convention, held at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles in July 1960.

box 152, folder 4

CC Discovers NPR

Scope and Contents

File contains the December 1983 issue of "The Journalist," a publication of the School of Journalism at the University of Southern California. This issue contained "CC Discovers NPR," a radio play Corwin wrote for a series about American holidays, and which had been broadcast on National Public Radio in 1983.

box 152, folder 5

U.N. Vouchers

Scope and Contents

File contains three vouchers for expenses incurred related to the productions of programs Corwin worked on while at U.N. Radio.

box 152, folder 6

100g Academy Grants For AFI Interns

Scope and Contents

File contains an article written by Corwin in 1967 for the 42nd anniversary issue of Daily Variety. The article was titled "100G Academy Grants for AFI Interns."

box 152, folder 7

NC Quote In Newsweek Of 12-7-92

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of one page of an article about aging that appeared in "Newsweek" magazine in 1992, and which contained a quote by Corwin about that topic.

box 153, folder 1

Reprints In "The Journal Of The Screen Producers Guild"

Scope and Contents

File contains six issues of the "Journal of the Screen Producers Guild," ranging from December 1965 to June 1977, all of which contained articles by Corwin that had previously appeared in other publications.

box 153, folder 2

World In Miniature

Scope and Contents

File contains the April 1967 issue of "Reader's Digest," which contained an article by Corwin on the last page of that issue titled "World in Miniature." This article originally appeared in a periodical titled "Perfect Home."

box 153, folder 3

The Columbia Workshop

Scope and Contents

File contains a list of programs produced on CBS's "Columbia Workshop" through the entire run of that program. List includes broadcast dates and titles of programs, authors or adapters, composers, conductors and directors.

box 153, folder 4

News Articles From Springfield Mass., 1930's

Scope and Contents

File contains newspaper clippings of mostly unsigned articles written by Corwin, poetry by Corwin, and articles from friends of Corwin that appeared in the Springfield Republican between ca.1934-1936, during the time that Corwin worked as a reporter for that newspaper. Included is a review of Corwin's first published book, "So Say the Wise," a compilation of quotations co-edited with Hazel Cooley. Some book and radio reviews written by Corwin are also included.

box 154, folder 1

Passenger List Of The Steamship Oriente

Scope and Contents

File contains the printed list of passengers for the voyage of the steamship "Oriente," of the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company, June 10, 1936. Corwin was a passenger on this voyage.

box 154, folder 2

Picture Of Corwin And Mort Lewis

Scope and Contents

File contains the October/November 1980 issue of "Second Spring," which contained a picture of Corwin and Mort R. Lewis on page 9, within an article about CPR training through a program at the Writers Guild of America West.

box 154, folder 3

National Radio And Television Week, Philadelphia, 1949

Scope and Contents

File contains the typescript of a speech delivered during an event commemorating the National Radio and Television Week, October 30-November 5, 1949, in Philadelphia. The speech introduces Corwin, who was also a featured speaker at this event. The text of the speech that Corwin subsequently gave, however, has been lost. Prior to his speech, a poem titled "Radio: the sentinel of freedom," by Gordon Hawkins was read, and the text of this is included in this file.

box 154, folder 4

"Spirit Of '76 Lives On In Norman Corwin At 83

Scope and Contents

File contains an article titled "Spirit of '76 Lives on in Norman Corwin at 83," by Linda Feldman, which appeared in the Los Angeles Times in 1993. The article surveyed Corwin's career, with an emphasis on his recent work, "The Bill of Rights: 200" and the book "Trivializing America."

box 154, folder 5

Corwin's Christmas Carol

Scope and Contents

File contains the poem "Corwin's Christmas Carol," as it appeared in the December 1979 issue of the Newsletter of the Writers Guild of America West, as well as the February 1980 issue of that same newsletter, with comments from Mort R. Lewis and Harriet and Norman Belkin about that poem. The February 1980 issue of the newsletter also contained a Corwin essay titled "The Comic Mode."

box 154, folder 6

"Before Your Very Ears"

Scope and Contents

File contains an article from the Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1979, titled "Before Your Very Ears," by James Brown. The article covered a reception announcing the start of the new CBS Radio series, "Sears Radio Theater," for which Corwin later wrote the play, "The Strange Affliction." A photo shows Corwin with the producer of the series, Elliott Lewis, writer Arch Oboler, and director Fletcher Markle [NOTE: a print of this same photo can be found with other material related to this series in the Fletcher Markle Collection of the American Library of Radio and Television].

box 154, folder 7

"A Visit With Norman Corwin"

Scope and Contents

File contains a newspaper article titled "A Visit with Norman Corwin," by Cecil Smith, which appeared in the Los Angeles Times on July 27, 1978. The article reviews an episode in a television series focusing on California writers which aired on KCET at that time, and in which Hal Kanter interviewed Corwin.

box 154, folder 8

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence related to a television special titled "Paul Robeson: Here I Stand," which was produced in 1998, and for which Corwin was interviewed.

box 154, folder 9

The Laugh Crafters

Scope and Contents

File contains a portion of the manuscript of a book titled "The Laugh Crafters," by Jordan Young. The book was about radio comedy writers, and Young sought an endorsement from Corwin of the book for use on the dust jacket, which Corwin provided.

box 154, folder 10

International Radio Festival Award

Scope and Contents

File contains the text of remarks that were given upon Corwin's receiving an award for the program "Bill of Rights: 200." This award was presented to Corwin at the International Radio Festival in New York, 1992. Corwin was unable to attend and faxed these remarks to producer Mary Beth Kirchner, for her to read.

box 154, folder 11

On The Air With Norman Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains a card signed by the production team of "On the Air With Norman Corwin." When Corwin transferred this to the library in 1999, he had no recollection of this production, or the date of the card.

box 154, folder 12

Second Thoughts

Scope and Contents

File contains "Second Thoughts," a compilation of poetry from Harriet Axelrad, Dorothy Casady, and Norman Ring, who were students of Corwin's at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts.

box 154, folder 13

Earl Wingart

Scope and Contents

File contains a memo that Corwin wrote but did not send to Wingart, head of publicity at 20th Century Fox Films, where Corwin worked at the time (ca. 1936). Corwin wrote asking for a raise.

box 154, folder 14

Broadcast On The Anniversary of Death of FDR

Scope and Contents

File contains a typescript of a radio program Corwin moderated over station WJZ, New York, on April 12, 1946. This program marked the first anniversary of the death of Franklin Roosevelt with comments from Corwin, photographer Shelly Mydans, and writer Bernard Glaser, with each relating the circumstances in which they learned the news of Roosevelt's death. Corwin also read an elegy he wrote on the day of Roosevelt's death.

box 154, folder 15

Writers Guild Newsletter Texts and Allusions

Scope and Contents

File contains two more issues of the "Newsletter of the Writers Guild of America West" in which articles by Corwin were reprinted. The February 1979 issue reprinted the essay "Pundemonium," which originally appeared in the "Corwin on Media" column in "Westways," and the June 1979 issue reprinted "Seen Any Good Movies Lately?"

box 154, folder 16

Titles of Books Donated By Corwin To Various Libraries, 1996

Scope and Contents

File contains a list of the books Corwin owned, which he donated to various libraries in 1996.

box 155, folder 1

Roosevelts

Scope and Contents

File contains material pertaining to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, son James Roosevelt and his wife Sarah. President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory letter to Corwin after the broadcast of the Election Eve Special in November 1944, and this file contains a copy of that letter. Sarah Roosevelt wrote Corwin seeking his assistance with a production for the China Aid Council in 1940, while her husband James wrote him in 1950 regarding Corwin's "Ten Commandments for an office Holder." Eleanor Roosevelt also refers to a meeting with Corwin in a newspaper column she wrote in 1961. Also included in this file is Corwin's "Tribute to Our Late President," written upon President Roosevelt's death in 1945, as well as a subsequent request Corwin received from a New York State legislator to draft the text of a bill making Roosevelt's birthday a state holiday.

box 155, folder 2

Dr. Jim Joseph

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and Joseph, a research scientist at the USDA-ARS Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, on the campus of Tufts University, Boston. Although the correspondence treats various political issues of the day, the file also includes articles co-authored by Joseph that appeared in various medical and scientific journals, with the common themes of nutrition and aging.

box 155, folder 3

Barnouw Festschrift

Scope and Contents

File contains Volume 20, Number 2 of "Wide Angle: a quarterly journal of film history, theory, criticism, and practice," which contained "A Festschrift in Honor of Erik Barnouw on the Occasion of His Ninetieth Birthday." Corwin contributed a "virtual toast" that appears on p. 185.

box 155, folder 4

"Portraits of L.A.'s Literary Elite"

Scope and Contents

File contains the December 1985 issue of "Los Angeles" magazine, which contained an article titled "Portraits of L.A.'s Literary Elite." The text and photos of this article were by Leigh Wiener, and subjects included Corwin, Robinson Jeffers, Christopher Isherwood, Norman Cousins, Adela Rogers St. John, Ben Hecht, Louis L'Amour, Upton Sinclair, Lion Feuchtwanger, Lawrence Clark Powell, Clifford Odets, and Irving Stone.

box 155, folder 5

Scholarship Committee of The Academy of Motion Pictures

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to Corwin's tenure on the Scholarship Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which began in the late 1960's and lasted until 1976. During this time Corwin served as Co-Chairman with producer Martin Manulis. Tom Pryor, the editor of "Daily Variety," asked Corwin to write a summary of the committee's activities for publication, and a typed version of this article is included in the file, as are applications for grants and scholarships.

box 155, folder 6

Theses On Work of Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains the texts of theses and papers written by undergraduate and graduate students about Corwin's work, as well as correspondence. Additional theses and related correspondence can be found in the files for Carolyne Malloy, Stephan Clarke, Norman Gambill, and Edward Borgers.

box 156, folder 1

Stephan Clarke

Scope and Contents

File contains a copy of "An Analysis of Six World War II Radio Dramas by Norman Corwin," a masters thesis written by Stephen Clarke, a student at Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 1968. Related correspondence is in this file as well.

box 156, folder 2

Blennerhassett

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to "Blennerhassett," an opera written for radio by Vittorio Giannini and Phillip Roll, which had its premiere on CBS Radio on November 2, 1939. Corwin was assigned to make minor changes to the libretto. File includes two items related to the original production, correspondence from a representative of the Blennerhassett Historical Park Commission [West Virginia] to Corwin in 1978, seeking information about the opera, and correspondence related to a production of the opera by the American Chamber Opera Company in New York in 1991.

box 156, folder 3

Anatomy of Sound [Recreation-Sacramento, CA, 1997]

Scope and Contents

File contains Printed brochures from the recreation of Corwin's "Anatomy of Sound," which was performed at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California on November 19, 1997. Correspondence from Dick Baldwin, an instructor at the college and producer of this production, can be found in file #1837. This play was originally performed by Gale Sondergaard on September 7, 1941, as part of the "26 by Corwin" series.

box 156, folder 4

Empirical Analysis of Selected Radio Dramas by Norman Corwin

Scope and Contents

File contains the masters thesis "An Empirical Analysis of Selected Radio Dramas by Norman Corwin," written in 1968 by Carolyne Malloy, a student in the Theatre Arts Department at the University of California, Los Angeles. Additional correspondence related to the thesis is included as well. An additional letter from Corwin to House Jameson, regarding this thesis, can be found in file #784. Additional volume added October, 2007

box 157, folder 1

Memos To A New Millennium

Scope and Contents

File contains various drafts of the script for "Memos to a New Millennium," the final program in the series "More by Corwin," which was broadcast over National Public Radio between 1996-1999. This program was narrated by Walter Cronkite, and will be broadcast on December 31, 1999.

box 157, folder 2

8/14/2010

Scope and Contents

In the summer of 1945, Corwin was asked by CBS executives to write a program similar in tone and content to "On a Note of Triumph," which would commemorate the imminent victory over Japan, and be broadcast after that victory. The finished product was "14 August," which was broadcast after the Japanese surrender, and featured Orson Welles as narrator. An expanded version of this script, titled "God and Uranium," was broadcast August 19, for the Day of Prayer special. Telegrams between Corwin, music director Lud Gluskin, and CBS executive William Fineshriber are included in this file, along with letters from listeners and clippings of reviews.

box 157, folder 3

Ballad For Americans

Scope and Contents

On November 5, 1939, the musical piece "Ballad for Americans" aired as part of the "Pursuit of Happiness" series on CBS. Corwin helped composer Earl Robinson and lyricist John Latouche adapt it for radio, and directed this performance, and Paul Robeson sang it. This file contains press releases from CBS, a letter from Corwin's brother Emil, and later correspondence with employees of National Public Radio concerning a re-broadcast of this work and an interview in 1989.

box 157, folder 4

Cromer

Scope and Contents

The program "Cromer," which profiled life in an English town during wartime, was broadcast as part of the "American in England" series in 1942 on CBS, and was later re-broadcast as part of the "Columbia Presents Corwin" series in 1944. This file contains correspondence from listeners to those programs, a list of cast members, a typewritten reminiscence by Corwin of this program, and a postcard from Corwin biographer Leroy Bannerman, who visited the city in the 1980's. A script from the 1944 "Columbia Presents Corwin" production of this work is also included.

box 157, folder 5

Daniel Jazz

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter from the office of War Information in 1945, seeking to use Corwin's radio adaptation of the Vachel Lindsay poem, "The Daniel Jazz," for a French broadcast as part of its psychological warfare operations. File also contains a letter from a listener to Corwin's adaptation of this poem on the program, "Invitation to Learning," as well as an undated script an adaptation of this work.

box 157, folder 6

Daybreak

Scope and Contents

"Daybreak" was the eighth broadcast for the CBS series "26 by Corwin" in 1941. This file includes a letter from U.S. Congressman Hugh D. Scott, Jr. of Pennsylvania, requesting a copy of the script, as well as a letter from Juliana Taberna, an actress who was featured on other Corwin broadcasts.

box 158, folder 1

Document A/777, Part 1

Scope and Contents

File contains material relating to the 1950 broadcast of "Document A/777," a program Corwin wrote for the United Nations Radio series "Pursuit of Peace." This program dealt specifically with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Included with a typescript of the program are memoranda from within the United Nations, listener responses--both from the time of the original broadcast as well as from later admirers of the work, news clippings reviewing the broadcast, and requests from individuals and various broadcasting entities around the world (e.g., Switzerland, New Zealand) who hoped to broadcast their own versions of this work. 03/02/2005: LETTER OF 2-1-51 from Willard Johnson to Peter Aylen. Informing him that "Document A/777" had received the 1950 Radio and Television Award of the National Conference of Christians and Jews for superior contributions to better intergroup relations.

box 158, folder 2

Document A/777, Part 2

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Dog In The Sky

Scope and Contents

This file contains one letter from Corwin to an executive at the publishing house of Henry Holt, explaining why Corwin chose to publish "Dog in the Sky," a version of "The Odyssey of Runyon Jones," with the publisher Simon and Schuster rather than Holt. File also contains reviews of that book.

box 158, folder 4

Go Down, Death

Scope and Contents

File contains a letter from Marjorie Griesser at The Viking Press pertaining to a prior agreement that had been made concerning the use of the poem "Go Down, Death" by James Weldon Johnson, which Corwin had planned to use in a production [ca. 1947].

box 158, folder 5

Good Heavens

Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence, mostly from listeners, pertaining to "Good Heavens," the twenty-first program in the series "26 by Corwin." The theme of this piece was astronomy, and it was later published in the collection "More by Corwin" as well as anthologized in the text "Modern English Readings." Friends Joe and Shirley Wershba sent Corwin a copy of the latter, which is included in this file. Additional material related to this broadcast is also in the collection of Corwin's papers held by Syracuse University and Boston University.

box 158, folder 6

Hollywood Fights Back

Scope and Contents

"Hollywood Fights Back" was the title of a radio special broadcast in 1947 as a protest against the activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Many writers and actors from the entertainment industry lent their talents to this project, and Corwin also wrote a few pages of the script for this program. Correspondence relating to the production of this broadcast is included, as is a later letter (1952) from the American Civil Liberties Union requesting information from Corwin as part of a project to track the continued practice of blacklisting.

box 158, folder 7

Home Is Where You Hang Your Helmet

Scope and Contents

"Home is Where You Hang Your Helmet" was the eighth program in the 1942 series, "An American in England." This file contains a script of the December 8, 1942 broadcast of this episode (from New York), as well as a typed list of cast members, and handwritten notes.

box 158, folder 8

John Brown's Body

Scope and Contents

In 1939, Corwin adapted the Stephen Vincent Benet poem "John Brown's Body" for a radio production, which he also directed as part of the "Columbia Workshop" series. This file contains correspondence, mostly from listeners.

box 158, folder 9

London By Clipper

Scope and Contents

"London by Clipper" was the first program in Corwin's 1942 series, "An American in England," which was meant to introduce to American listeners the realities of wartime life in this Allied country. The file contains a congratulatory telegram, a typed review of the program, and a typed script, which was the basis for the version that was published in the book "Untitled, and Other Radio Dramas" in 1945.

box 158, folder 10

Lonesome Train

Scope and Contents

"The Lonesome Train," a dramatization of the journey that brought Abraham Lincoln's body back to Illinois after his assassination, was written by Millard Lampell with music by Earl Robinson. Corwin directed this piece the third broadcast of his 1944 series, "Columbia Presents Corwin." The popularity of this broadcast led Decca Records to release a recording of it. Material in this file relates both to the radio broadcast and record, as well as a later reminiscence by Corwin's assistant, Lou Ashworth. Listener response letters (re-typed by Corwin's assistant) are also included.

box 158, folder 11

Long Name None Could Spell

Scope and Contents

In 1943, Corwin wrote "The Long Name None Could Spell" as a tribute to the spirit of occupied Czechoslovakia. This work was written for a special benefit program at Carnegie Hall in May 1943, but was later broadcast as the second program in the 1944 series "Columbia Presents Corwin." Correspondence in this file pertains to both the original performance and later radio broadcast.

box 158, folder 12

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Scope and Contents

Corwin's first appearance on network radio was on NBC's "Magic Key of RCA" program in March 1938. For one segment of this program, Corwin wrote a parody of the rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." This piece was later used again on the program "Poetic License" on station WQXR. Material in this file includes a photocopied page from a scrapbook containing the broadcast schedule for the "Magic Key" program, as well as copies of news clippings, a press release, and telegram.

box 158, folder 13

Moat Farm Murder

Scope and Contents

For the eighteenth broadcast of the 1944 radio series, "Columbia Presents Corwin," Corwin adapted a story of a murder in England that friend Charles Laughton had recommended to him. Most of the correspondence in this file is from listeners to the program (with letters retyped by one of Corwin's assistants at CBS), but one later letter from Leslie Charteris alludes to the publication of this play in an anthology titled "Saint's Choice of Radio Thrillers."

box 158, folder 14

Murder In Studio One

Scope and Contents

"Murder in Studio One" was the twenty-third broadcast in the 1941 radio series, "26 by Corwin." Most of the correspondence in this file dates from later years, however, and includes requests from various groups to stage productions of this work. This file does contain a copy of one telegram from CBS executive Irving Reis dating to the time of the original broadcast. PROGRAM DATED 05-21-05 of "Murder in Studio One" an early comedy by C, satirizing formula murder programs. It was performed by students of drama at the Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hills, with C in attendance.

box 158, folder 15

New York: A Tapestry For Radio

Scope and Contents

The eleventh broadcast in the 1944 radio series, "Columbia Presents Corwin" was "New York: A Tapestry for Radio." This file contains primarily correspondence from listeners to this broadcast (with the letters re-typed by one of Corwin's assistants at CBS). The program was broadcast one further time the following year, in the second "Columbia Presents Corwin" series. Also included in this file is a newspaper article by New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons in 1957, in which this broadcast is mentioned.

box 158, folder 16

Oracle of Philadelphia

Scope and Contents

In April 1940 Corwin wrote "The Oracle of Philadelphia" for the CBS series, "Pursuit of Happiness." This file contains one letter from a listener, a press release, and a copy of Corwin's contract for that program.

box 158, folder 17

Passport For Adams

Scope and Contents

In 1943, the office of War Information asked CBS and Corwin to produce a series that would help Americans become better acquainted with their allies in the war effort. The result was "Passport for Adams," in which a small town newspapers travels around the world. The series starred Robert Young and Dane Clark. Corwin directed the series and wrote some of the episodes. This file contains correspondence, mostly from friends and family, a publicity photograph of Corwin with Young and Clark; and a newspaper review of the series.

box 158, folder 18

People, Yes

Scope and Contents

For the third broadcast in the 1941 radio series, "26 by Corwin," Corwin chose to adapt a work from poet Carl Sandburg, titled "The People, Yes." This file contains a few pieces of correspondence related to this broadcast.

box 158, folder 19

Petition After Victory

Scope and Contents

"Petition After Victory" was the title of a poem by Corwin, written in the form of a prayer, that was originally published in "Colliers" magazine in November 1944. It was later incorporated into "On a Note of Triumph" in May 1945. This file contains a page with the poem printed on it from "Colliers," as well as correspondence from both readers of that magazine and listeners of the broadcast of "On a Note of Triumph," the latter of whom wrote specifically mentioning that segment of the broadcast which included this poem.

box 159, folder 1

Poetic License

Scope and Contents

In late 1937, Corwin began work on a weekly broadcast from radio station WQXR in Long Island, New York. This program, titled "Poetic License," adapted poetic works and rhymes for radio. Corwin later used this same idea as a pilot on CBS, under the same title, but when it later became an ongoing series on CBS, it bore the title of "Norman Corwin's Words Without Music." This file contains primarily clippings from newspapers and magazines that announce or comment on this series, as well as press releases.

box 159, folder 2

Pitch To Reluctant Buyers

Scope and Contents

As the twentieth program in the 1944 radio series "Columbia Presents Corwin," playwrights Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee wrote "A Pitch to Reluctant Buyers," a drama meant to motivate the civilian population to further support the war effort. Corwin directed this program. This file contains correspondence, including listener responses to the broadcast (which were re-typed by an assistant of Corwin's).

box 159, folder 3

Please, No Flowers

Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence, most of it from viewers, regarding the play "Please, No Flowers," which appeared as part of the television series "Norman Corwin Presents" in 1972. The play was originally written by student Joel Ensana as part of a play-writing contest at San Diego State University, and was adapted by Corwin for this series.

box 159, folder 4

Program To Be Opened In A Hundred Years

Scope and Contents

In 1943 Corwin was commissioned to write a short piece for the radio program "Cresta Blanca Carnival," which was broadcast on the Mutual radio network. The piece Corwin wrote was titled "Program to Be Opened in a Hundred Years," and focused on the theme of world peace. The letter in this file, however, is from a later date, and pertains to the publication of that work in a later anthology.

box 159, folder 5

Psalm For A Dark Year

Scope and Contents

"Psalm for a Dark Year" aired as the last program of the 1941 series "26 by Corwin." The material in this file relates to later productions or uses of this piece, including a quote used in a double-crostic by Elizabeth Kingsley in 1947. Earlier material relating to this broadcast is in either the collections of Corwin's papers at Syracuse University or Boston University.

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Pursuit of Peace

Scope and Contents

In 1950, Corwin produced a six-part series for United Nations Radio titled "Pursuit of Peace." Corwin wrote the first and third programs in that series, titled "Document A/777" and "Fear Itself." The series was carried on the Mutual Broadcasting System. This file contains a press release and newspaper review (from "Variety") for the program "Fear Itself."

box 159, folder 7

Radio primer

Scope and Contents

As the first episode in the series "26 by Corwin" in 1941, Corwin wrote "Radio primer," a light-hearted look at radio, using each letter of the alphabet to illustrate a different principle or characteristic of that medium. This file contains later references to that program in magazines and correspondence.

box 159, folder 8

Movie primer

Scope and Contents

For the first program in the 1944 series, "Columbia Presents Corwin," Corwin wrote "Movie primer," a satire on the film industry that used the same format as his previous "Radio primer" did. This file contains reviews from magazines and newspapers of the broadcast of "Movie primer."

box 159, folder 9

Samson

Scope and Contents

"Samson," the fourteenth program in the series "26 by Corwin," was broadcast on August 10, 1941. Most material relating to this broadcast is in the collection of Corwin's papers at Syracuse University. This file contains a copy from the magazine "Radio Guide," announcing this broadcast, as well as the complete text of the play as it was published in the September 1942 issue of "Theatre Arts" magazine.

box 159, folder 10

Sandburg

Scope and Contents

Throughout his career, Corwin's admiration of the work of poet Carl Sandburg, as well as their friendship, led to many adaptations of Sandburg's work in Corwin's programs. This file contains news clippings announcing broadcasts on station WQXR (1937-38) in which Corwin adapted Sandburg's work, as well as correspondence from listeners following the broadcast of "Sandburg" as part of the "American Trilogy" on the series "Columbia Presents Corwin" in 1944. Material on the stage production "The World of Carl Sandburg" (1960) is contained in other files in this collection.

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Soliloquy To Balance The Budget

Scope and Contents

Having exceeded the budget for the first six programs in the series "26 by Corwin," Corwin decided to stage a simpler program that required only one narrator, with the theme being radio production. The result was "A Soliloquy to Balance the Budget." This file contains the script for that broadcast, as well as correspondence by listeners, and a letter from an old-time radio fan in 1980.

box 159, folder 12

Spoon River Anthology

Scope and Contents

In 1938 Corwin adapted Edgar Lee Masters' "Spoon River Anthology" for radio, using it for the WQXR series "Poetic License," as well as his subsequent CBS series, "Words Without Music." During the latter broadcast, Masters' watched the production from the control booth in the studio. The exchange of correspondence between Corwin and Alice Davis in this file alludes to that latter broadcast.

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Stars In The Afternoon

Scope and Contents

In the fall of 1945, CBS sought to promote their new lineup of radio programs with a variety show featuring some of the most famous names in radio. Corwin was asked to write and direct one such program from New York, and William N. Robson was to write and direct the other program from Hollywood. The resulting program was titled "Stars in the Afternoon." The material in this file consists largely of listener correspondence, newspaper advertisements, and reviews.

box 159, folder 14

Tel Aviv

Scope and Contents

As part of the 1943 series "Passport for Adams," starring Robert Young and Dane Clark, Corwin wrote an episode chronicling a visit to Tel Aviv. Less than a year later, this episode was broadcast with a different cast (with Myron McCormick and Paul Mann) as part of the "Columbia Presents Corwin" series. Most of the correspondence in this file consists of listener responses to the latter broadcast, although there is also a letter from Corwin's brother Emil in regard to the original broadcast.

box 160, folder 1

Pursuit of Happiness

Scope and Contents

In the fall of 1939, CBS executive William Lewis asked Corwin to develop a program that would express something of the American character and American ideals. The resulting program, "Pursuit of Happiness," included episodes that adapted Steven Vincent Benet's poem, "John Brown's Body," as well as Earl Robinson and John Latouche's "Ballad for Americans." This file contains numerous press releases for the individual episodes, a photo of Corwin and assistant Sally Austin with mail generated by the series, and various CBS memoranda.

box 160, folder 2

Seems Radio Is Here To Stay

Scope and Contents

In 1939 Corwin wrote "Seems Radio is Here to Stay," a poetic work that heralded the power and influence of this relatively new medium. The work was soon thereafter broadcast as part of the "Columbia Workshop" series. This file contains press releases announcing the original and subsequent broadcasts of this work (including CBS 25th Anniversary), correspondence, including letters regarding Canadian and Australian adaptations and broadcasts of this work, and news clippings. Requests for permission to adapt this work for later productions (ca. 1964-1987) are also included.

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Set Your Clock At U-235

Scope and Contents

In the fall of 1945, Corwin was invited by the publisher of the New York Herald-Tribune to write a piece to be read at the annual Herald-Tribune Forum. The work, alternately titled "Set Your Clock at U-235" or "The Responsibility of Victory," described the responsibility that humanity faced with the advent of nuclear weapons. Paul Robeson read this work at the event, and it was later published in various newspapers, as well as in a privately printed book. This file includes requests that Corwin read this work at subsequent events, or that he give permission for it to be read or published elsewhere.

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So This Is Radio

Scope and Contents

Heartened by the response to Corwin's brochure and later radio broadcast of "Seems Radio is Here to Stay," CBS executives asked Corwin to develop a radio series around a similar theme. This led to the six-part series, "So This is Radio," broadcast in the summer of 1939. Included in this file are press releases and multiple contracts between Corwin and Columbia Artists, as well as correspondence, including a letter from radio historian John Dunning in 1993.

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There Will Be Time Later

Scope and Contents

In August 1944, as the last program of the series "Columbia Presents Corwin," Corwin wrote and directed "There Will Be Time Later," which was a reminder to Americans to continue supporting the war effort even though victory was in sight. This file contains correspondence from listeners to the program, including Robert W. Light at NBC Blue Network. The original script is in the collection of Corwin's papers at Syracuse University.

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They Fly Through The Air With The Greatest of Ease

Scope and Contents

In 1939, disturbed by the rise of fascism in Europe, and especially by an account of an air raid in which Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's son took part, Corwin wrote "They Fly Through the Air With the Greatest of Ease." This work depicts an air raid on a defenseless village. When the play was broadcast as part of the CBS "Words Without Music" series, it generated an intense listener response, and was later published as a book by Vrest Orton of Westbury, Vermont. This file contains listener correspondence, reviews, material relating to the Orton publication of this work (including illustrations used, and advertisements), press releases, royalty statements, and other items. Some material related to this broadcast also exists in the collections of Corwin's papers at Syracuse University and Boston University.

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Thirteen By Corwin

Scope and Contents

One of the earliest collections of Corwin's radio plays that was published was "Thirteen by Corwin," which was released by Henry Holt in 1942. This file includes a press release, advertisement from Holt, royalty statements, and correspondence, most of it from later admirers of Corwin's work who had read this book or received it as a gift.

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Holes In A Stained Glass Window--original Manuscript

Scope and Contents

In 1978, Lyle Stuart published a collection of Corwin's essays from "Westways" magazine under the title "Holes in a Stained Glass Window." This file contains the manuscript of that work, made up primarily of edited copies of essays from the "Corwin on Media" column in "Westways."

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Holes In A Stained Glass Window--correspondence

Scope and Contents

Corwin received a large amount of mail from friends and other well-wishers upon the publication of his collection of essays, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window," in 1978. This file includes a selection of this correspondence.

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Holes In A Stained Glass Window--promotion

Scope and Contents

Throughout 1978, Corwin took part in various events to promote the publication of his book of essays, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window," including readings at the Stephen S. Wise Temple in Los Angeles, the Santa Monica Public Library, and interviews aired over television stations KNBC and KCET in Los Angeles and KPBS in San Diego. This file includes material related to these appearances, as well as newspaper ads and brochures publicizing the book.

box 161, folder 1

Holes In A Stained Glass Window

Scope and Contents

File contains a list of names of people to whom Corwin sent complimentary copies of his book, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window" in 1978.

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Pi In The Sky

Scope and Contents

In 1978, Corwin's friend, Frederic Brewer, who had earlier printed a private-press edition of Corwin's "Jerusalem printout," printed a two-page play titled "Pi in the Sky," which was dedicated to Corwin and poked fun at the printing errors found in the first copies of Corwin's recently published "Holes in a Stained Glass Window."

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Holes In A Stained Glass Window--publisher Correspondence

Scope and Contents

File contains correspondence between Corwin and Barbara Gabel and Carole Stuart of Lyle Stuart, Inc., the company which published Corwin's 1978 collection of essays, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window." This correspondence relates primarily to orders of copies of the book.

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Holes In A Stained Glass Window--reviews

Scope and Contents

File contains reviews of Corwin's 1978 collection of essays, "Holes in a Stained Glass Window," including a review written by friend Ray Bradbury for the Los Angeles Times.

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This Is War!

Scope and Contents

In early 1942, Corwin directed "This is War!," a thirteen part series commissioned by the Federal government with the purpose of mobilizing public sentiment for the war effort. Corwin worked with Harold McClinton, an advertising executive who served as producer for the series, in shaping the general format and topics for the series. Corwin wrote six episodes, and utilized a number of prominent writers for the other episodes. This file contains memoranda from Corwin to McClinton outlining ideas for the series, correspondence from listeners, reviews of the program, and a series of joking telegrams to Corwin from McClinton.

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To Tim At Twenty

Scope and Contents

The play "To Tim at Twenty," about an RAF airman writing to his son before leaving on a mission during the Battle of Britain, was inspired by Corwin's acquaintance with Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester, at whose house Corwin was a guest in 1940. The play was broadcast on the radio program "Forecast," with Laughton and Lanchester cast in the lead roles. This file contains two versions of the script of this play, correspondence from listeners, as well as a paper from a student at the University of Michigan, who with her class was assigned to write a story that completed this play in 1984.

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26 By Corwin

Scope and Contents

Although files on individual episodes of the series "26 by Corwin" exist elsewhere in this collection, this file contains press releases and correspondence relating to the series in general, which aired on CBS from May 4-November 9, 1941. Also included in this file is the presentation Corwin originally wrote for CBS executives, hoping to win them over to the idea of a 26-part series that he would write and direct himself.

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Undecided Molecule

Scope and Contents

The third program of Corwin's 1945 series, "Columbia Presents Corwin," was titled "The Undecided Molecule," and concerned a molecule that was put on mock trial for refusing to be classified. This file contains correspondence from listeners, including later requests to stage this play or rebroadcast it, as well as correspondence relating to the production of this work on the television series "Norman Corwin Presents" in 1971.

box 161, folder 9

United Nations Radio

Scope and Contents

Between 1945-1955, Corwin worked on various projects for United Nations Radio, and some of those projects are represented in other files in this collection, whereas additional material is included in this file. This file includes general listener correspondence, an outline of "Word from the People," the program commemorating the San Francisco Conference of 1945; photographs of Corwin with Douglas Fairbanks during the production of "Windows on the World"(1951); a copy of the BBC publication "Radio Times" that announced the broadcast of "Windows on the World," and an Australian advertisement for the 1955 broadcast, "Charter in the Saucer."

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Unity Fair

Scope and Contents

The first program in the 1945 series "Columbia Presents Corwin" was titled "Unity Fair," and was a light-hearted, musical production about the prospects for world peace. This file contains news clippings about the program, listener correspondence, including a letter from Corwin's sister-in-law Sarita, and a handwritten note labeled "budget", outlining the rate of pay for the individuals who worked with Corwin on this program, which included E.Y. Harburg, Earl Robinson, Groucho Marx, and Keenan Wynn, among others.

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Untitled

Scope and Contents

As the seventh program in the 1944 CBS series "Columbia Presents Corwin," the play "Untitled," about the death of a fictitious American airman named Hank Peters, generated a large amount of mail, especially from U.S. servicemen stationed overseas. This file contains primarily correspondence from listeners to the broadcast, as well as later request for copies of the script or for permission to stage this play.

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Untitled and Other Radio Dramas

Scope and Contents

In 1947, Henry Holt and Company published a collection of Corwin's radio plays titled "Untitled, and Other Radio Dramas." This collection also included such plays as "The Undecided Molecule," "On a Note of Triumph," "14 August," and both "Tel Aviv" and "Moscow" from the "Passport for Adams" series. This file contains primarily newspaper and magazine reviews of the book, as well as some correspondence.

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Very Fine Type Girl

Scope and Contents

As the twentieth program in the 1944 series "Columbia Presents Corwin," Corwin wrote "A Very Fine Type Girl," which starred Minerva Pious, Robert Dryden, and Joe Julian. This file contains correspondence from listeners of that broadcast. One exchange of correspondence in this file also dates from 1978, involving a request to stage this play.

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A Walk With Nick

Scope and Contents

"A Walk with Nick" was the fifth program in the 1945 series "Columbia Presents Corwin," and starred John Hodiak and Joan Lorring. This file contains three clippings related to that broadcast.

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Washington, DC [Transatlantic Call]

Scope and Contents

As part of the joint CBS-BBC series "Transatlantic Call," broadcast in 1943, Corwin wrote and directed a number of episodes that were meant to introduce British audiences to places in the United States. "Washington, DC" was one such program. This file contains two letters to Corwin from his brother Emil, who lived and worked in Washington, and who described the response locally to that program.

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We Take Your Word

Scope and Contents

In May 1940, Corwin wrote a script titled "We Take Your Word," which focused on the etymology of words. CBS broadcast this program. This file contains a news clipping that refers to the program, as well as a copy of a contract between Corwin and Columbia Artists, Inc. for the script.

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Whitman

Scope and Contents

As the sixteenth program of the 1944 series "Columbia Presents Corwin," Corwin adapted the work of poet Walt Whitman, the third in a smaller series of writers he profiled titled "American Trilogy," the other two being Thomas Wolfe and Carl Sandburg. This file contains correspondence, primarily from listeners of the broadcast, as well as a letter from Corwin's brother Emil. A photocopy of the script is included as well.

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Wolfiana

Scope and Contents

File contains material related to the broadcast of "Wolfiana," a program based on the writings of Thomas Wolfe that was broadcast as part of the series "26 by Corwin" in 1941. Included in this file are correspondence from listeners to the program, scattered pages of the script, the introduction to a broadcast of this program over station KPFK in Los Angeles on June 10, 1961, as well as a program guide from Pacifica radio station KPFK in 1965, listing the re-broadcast of this program. A similar program, "Wolfe," was broadcast as part of the "Columbia Presents Corwin" series in 1944.

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Word From The People

Scope and Contents

In the spring of 1945, Corwin wrote a program to commemorate the first meeting of the United Nations in San Francisco. The program featured ordinary citizens from around the country and around the world, broadcast via remote pickup, expressing their hopes for a better world in the aftermath of war. This program," Word from the People," was also referred to by some as the "Common Man" broadcast. This file includes some correspondence from listeners, newspaper reviews, and scattered notes pertaining to the broadcast. Also included is a copy of a letter to Corwin from UN Secretary General Trygve Lie.

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Words Without Music

Scope and Contents

One of Corwin's first series on CBS radio was "Words Without Music," a program that sought to adapt poetry for the larger audience of radio. Corwin had used a similar format with the series "Rhymes and Cadences" over station WBZA in Springfield, Massachusetts as well as "Poetic License" over station WQXR in New York. This file contains news clippings about "Words Without Music" as well as typed pages of quotes from newspapers and listener responses to the series.

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You Can Dream, Inc.

Scope and Contents

As the sixth program in the 1944 series "Columbia Presents Corwin," Corwin wrote "You Can Dream, Inc.," a program that spotlighted some of the daydreams of ordinary people. This file contains correspondence, primarily from listeners, as well as an ad from an Australian newspaper announcing the broadcast of this program over the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.