A. S. Fleischman papers
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
© 2015
Title: A. S. Fleischman papers
Date (inclusive): 1954-1997
Collection number: 1636
Creator:
Fleischman, A. S.
Extent:
5 linear feet of papers.
0.4 linear foot of photographs.
3 folders of artworks
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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A. S. Fleischman papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Anne Fleischman Miller, 2011
Albert Sidney Fleischman was an American novelist, screenwriter and children's book author, widely
known in the latter capacity as Sid Fleischman. Several of his books were adapted to the screen. His most
prominent films as a screenwriter include the adaptations for BLOOD ALLEY (1955) and LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE
(1957), as well as THE DEADLY COMPANIONS (1961), based on his novel "Yellowleg."
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The A. S. Fleischman papers span the years 1954-1997 and encompass approximately 8 linear feet. The
collection includes script and production material for a half dozen films scripted by Fleischman,
including BLOOD ALLEY (1955) and THE ADVENTURES OF BULLWHIP GRIFFIN (1967), along with script material
for a number of unproduced films, books by Fleischman, clippings, photographs, and three production
design drawings. There are also significant files on the Disney television movie, "The Whipping Boy,"
based on Fleischman's Newbery Award-winning book.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B.
Unproduced; 2. Television files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 3. Subject files.
screenwriters