The Finding Aid of the Orin Borsten Collection 0140
Isabel Klein
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
April 2019
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA, 90263-4786
kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu
Note
This collection was processed by Isabel Klein in April 2016 under the supervision of Kelsey Knox.
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: The Orin Borsten Collection
Identifier/Call Number: 0140
Physical Description:
5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1923-2006
Arrangement
The Orin Borsten Collection is arranged in four series: Series One: Correspondence, Series Two: Literature, Series Three:
Film, and Series Four: Photographs. In the Correspondence series, the subseries includes Personal Correspondence and Non-Orin
Correspondence. The Literature series consists of the subseries Programs and Writings. The Film series includes the subseries
of Scripts and Screenplays, Programs, and Memorabilia. The Photographs series does not include subseries.
Series One: Correspondence, includes two subseries: Personal Correspondence and Non-Orin Correspondence. Both subseries are
arranged alphabetically according to the last name of the writer.
Series Two: Literature, includes two subseries: Programs and Writings. The Programs subseries is arranged alphabetically and
the Writing subseries is arranged alphabetically according to last name of the author.
Series Three: Film, includes three subseries: Scripts and Screenplays, Programs, and Memorabilia. The Scripts and Screenplays
and Programs subseries are arranged alphabetically according to title. The Memorabilia subseries is arranged alphabetically
according to last name.
Series Four: Photographs, does not include subseries. It is arranged alphabetically according to the last name of the subject.
Biographical / Historical
Orin Borsten was born on February 19th of 1912 in Lithonia, Georgia. He served in the Army Medical Corps during World War
II and married a female Navy officer, Laura Rapaport. In the 1940's he started his career as the office manager for Russell
Birdcall who had a column in the Los Angeles Daily News. He then worked for Erskine Johnson in the 1950's. In the 1960's he
began writing scripts, one being "Angel Baby." After writing screenplays and television episodes, he moved on to work with
Universal Pictures. This job lasted him until 1976, which was the year that he co-wrote "A Loving Gentleman: The Love Story
of William Faulkner and Meta Carpenter" with Meta Carpenter. He spent his later years with his children, Joseph and Joan.
In 2006, he died from natural causes in his home in Studio City, California. He was 94.
Scope and Contents
The Orin Borsten Collection is comprised of four series: Correspondence, Literature, Film, and Photographs. The collection
contains few personal items besides the correspondence, which does shed light on Orin's contributions to the industry and
his hard-working character. Most of the series are comprised of materials from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hollywood icons
such as Gary Cooper, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, and John Wayne are featured in the collection through movie scripts,
autographed photographs, correspondence, and memorabilia. Some notable pieces in the collection are a draft of "Silence of
the Lambs," a 1963 issue of "The New Yorker," rare Bessie Smith photographs, letter to Charles Chaplin from Alfred Hitchcock,
letter to Orin from Goldie Hawn, John Wayne movie mugs, and an Alfred Hitchcock tie.
Series One: Correspondence, is comprised of two subseries, which includes Personal Correspondence and Non-Orin Correspondence.
The correspondence in the Personal Correspondence subseries is mainly celebrity correspondence that Orin saved throughout
his life. Most letters thank Orin for his work on different projects. He has continual correspondence with Louis Daniel Broasky,
Irving Caesar, John Cassavetes, Sheilah Graham, Lawrence Lagner, and James Purdy. In the Non-Orin Correspondence series, there
is a section of Sonia Wolfson correspondence. She was a publicist at the time and a friend of Orin's. This series also includes
a letter to Charles Chaplin from Alfred Hitchcock.
Series Two: Litearture, is comprised of two subseries: Programs and Writings. The Programs subseries includes programs from
different theatrical shows or events lead by a writer. This subseries features programs from Tennessee Williams plays: "The
Night of the Iguana," and "Tiger Tail." The next subseries in the Literature series is Writing. The Writing subseries has
articles, bumper stickers, poetry, unpublished writings, short stories, and a lecture address, all from prominent writers
from the 60s through the 80s. One of the highlights in this subseries includes an unpublished chapter of "A Loving Gentleman"
written by Meta Doherty Wilde and Borsten. This subseries also includes a copy of The New Yorker from 1963, an unpublished
address by Lillian Smith, and William Faulkner envelopes and stamps.
Series Three: Film, is comprised of three subseries: Scripts and Screenplays, Programs, and Memorabilia. The Scripts and Screenplays
subseries includes works in which Borsten was involved and some are from his personal collection. The scripts range from first,
third, to final drafts, shooting scripts, accompaniment, and uncorrected proofs. A highlight of this subseries is the script
of "The Silence of the Lambs." There are also copies of "Porky's" and "The Outer Limits": "Corpus Earthling," in which he
was involved. The next subseries, Programs, includes programs from movie screenings, as well as lunches with famous actors,
directors, and producers. Highlights of the Programs series includes: "Catch-22," "Gone with the Wind," and "A Centennial
Tribute to Mary Pickford." Lastly, the subseries of Memorabilia is comprised of items from Borsten's personal collection.
Featured in this subseries a William Faulkner poster, a "Pulp Fiction" for your consideration, and an Alfred Hitchcock tie.
Series Four: Photographs, does not contain a subseries. Many of the photograph's subjects are old Hollywood celebrities including
Roy Rodgers and Dale Evan, Shirley Temple, Belle Bennett, and Gary Cooper. In addition, there are several signed photographs
with short messages. There are no photographs of Borsten or his family.
Series 1:
Correspondence
1937-2006
Physical Description: 0140 Linear Feet
Arrangement
Series One: Correspondence, includes two subseries: Personal Correspondence and Outside Correspondence. Both subseries are
arranged alphabetically according to the last name of the writer.
Scope and Contents
The Correspondence series is comprised of two subseries, which includes Personal Correspondence and Non-Orin Correspondence.
The correspondence in the Personal Correspondence subseries is mainly celebrity correspondence that Orin saved throughout
his life. Most letters thank Orin for his work on different projects. He has continual correspondence with Louis Daniel Broasky,
Irving Caesar, John Cassavetes, Sheilah Graham, Lawrence Lagner, and James Purdy. In the Non-Orin Correspondence series, there
is a section of Sonia Wolfson correspondence. She was a publicist at the time and a friend of Orin's. This series also includes
a letter to Charles Chaplin from Alfred Hitchcock.
Sub-Series 1:
Personal Correspondence
1957-2006
Physical Description: 0140 Linear Feet
box 1, folder 1
To Orin from Paul N. "Red" Adair
1984 May 25
box 1, folder 2
Addressed Envelopes
undated
box 1, folder 3
To Orin from Gertrude Aston
1975
box 1, folder 4
To Orin from Martin Bernheimer
1977-1982
box 1, folder 5
To Orin from Peter Bogdanovich
1982 January 14
box 1, folder 6
To Orin from William Boozer
1987 August 16
box 1, folder 7
To Michael Rosenberg from Orin Borsten
1993 March 1
box 1, folder 8
To Orin from Louis Daniel Brodsky
1983-1995
box 1, folder 9
To Orin from Irving Caesar
1969-1987
box 1, folder 10
To Orin from Gena Cassavetes
1972 March 14
box 1, folder 11
To Orin from John Cassavetes
1971-1987
box 1, folder 12
To Orin from John Cassavetes about attached correspondence
1994 February 3
box 1, folder 13
To Orin from Carvel Collins
1985-1987
box 1, folder 14
To Orin from Mart Crowley
1988 May 30
box 1, folder 15
To Orin from Viola Dana
1975 May 19
box 1, folder 16
To Orin from Phyllis Diller
1963 July 3
box 1, folder 17
To Orin from Edward Fon
1973 May 9
box 1, folder 18
To Orin from Sam Fuller
undated
box 1, folder 19
To Orin from Ruby B. Goodwin
1985 July 25
box 1, folder 20
To Orin and Laura from Sheilah Graham
1977-1983
box 1, folder 20
To Orin from Goldie Hawn
1974 October 1
box 1, folder 21
To Orin from Alfred Hitchcock
1969 April 4
box 1, folder 22
To Orin from Dustin Hoffman
undated
box 1, folder 23
To Orin from George S. Kaufman
undated
box 1, folder 24
To Orin from Lawrence Lagner
1957-1983
box 1, folder 25
Ann-Margret and George "Roger" Montgomery Christmas Cards
undated
box 1, folder 26
To Orin from his nephew and friend
2006
box 1, folder 27
To Orin from Gregory Peck
1969 December 15
box 1, folder 28
To Orin from Anthony Perkins
undated
box 1, folder 29
To Orin from Harold Pinter
1985 November 21
box 1, folder 30
To Orin from James Purdy
1976-1978
box 1, folder 31
To Orin from Jeannine Richards
2006 April 3
box 1, folder 32
To Orin from Herman Shumlin
1957 February 19
box 1, folder 33
To Orin from Lillian Smith
1963 January 31
box 1, folder 34
To Orin from unknown
undated
box 1, folder 35
To Orin from Mark Wanamaker
circa 1982
box 1, folder 36
To Orin from Wayne Warga
1986 February 8
box 1, folder 37
To Orin from John Wayne
1970 December 31
box 1, folder 38
To Orin from Steve Yarbrough
2000 April 12
box 1, folder 39
Richard D. Zanuck
1981 September 21
box 7, folder 1
To Orin from Charles D. Champlin
22 June 1977
box 7, folder 2
To Orin from Peter Crouch
8 December 1971
box 7, folder 3
To Orin from Marilyn Hassett
2 February 1976
box 7, folder 4
To Orin from Claude Jade
3 February circa 1971 (?)
box 7, folder 5
Envelope Housing McCarthy Letters (copy)
undated
box 7, folder 6
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
22 May 1979
Abstract: Due to the formal nature of the letter from McCarthy to Borsten, we can confidently surmise that this is the first correspondence
between the two men. The subject of the letter is McCarthy's recently-published book, and the mixed reviews it had gotten--
Borsten had apparently written a complimentary letter in regards to it, and McCarthy was thanking him for that in this letter.
It is also alluded to that Borsten may have intended to get the Los Angeles Times to review McCarthy's book.
box 7, folder 7
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
16 October 1979
Abstract: In McCarthy's next letter to Borsten, he addresses him as "Orin", a departure from the more formal tone of his last letter.
He thanks Borsten for his efforts on his novel's behalf, and inquires about the writer of the review he had enclosed in this
letter, a William Boozer who had reviewed his latest work, "Child of God". There is mention of a potential shared relationship
with Faulkner's old editor who just so happened to be McCarthy's current one at Random House, Albert Erskine- McCarthy believes
Boozer and Erskine may know each other. He closes by asking Borsten what he is currently writing, signing off with "all the
best."
box 7, folder 8
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
19 December 1979
Abstract: McCarthy explains that the gap of time in their letters was due to his extended stay in Santa Fe, with no forwarding address
from his permanent address in Tennessee. He writes Borsten to re-establish contact, providing him with his current address
in El Paso, and to inquire as to the possibility of getting together with Borsten sometime in March when he may find himself
out in Los Angeles to visit another friend.
box 7, folder 9
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
14 February 1980
Abstract: In McCarthy's latest letter, he begins by thanking Borsten for his efforts related to the Black Sparrow project, and talks
a bit more about The Gardener's Son project he mentioned in his last letter. He shares his thoughts about the lastest Faulkner
documentary, and chalks up its failure to an ill-informed producer or director by the name of Longstreet. He touches on a
film called Wise Blood that Borsten brought up, and addresses Borsten's thoughts on the novel The Executioner's Song, which
he was rather impressed with. At the end he mentions that he is struggling with rewriting his latest novel, a Western, but
that an excerpt of it will be coming out in the Triquarterly soon. This is the first letter of his that we see written on
a typewriter as opposed to handwritten.
box 7, folder 10
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
13 August 1980
Abstract: In this letter, McCarthy speaks more on Borsten's European trip, and inquires more about how his book is coming along. It
seems as though Borsten requested information on how to acquire a copy of the Triquarterly that McCarthy's Western was being
previewed in, because McCarthy provides the publisher's information for the west coast. McCarthy goes on to discuss a few
different films that he'd seen or heard of recently, and makes Borsten aware that he will be traveling in the coming months,
and will send him an address once he secures one.
box 7, folder 11
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
27 January 1981
box 7, folder 12
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
10 April 1981
Abstract: McCarthy begins his letter by thanking Borsten for a newsletter about Faulkner that he had sent his way, and a request to
thank Boozer, the columnist, for him. He then shares that his trip to California has been put off for the time being, but
when he does eventually get out there, he would like to "rendezvous" with Borsten. McCarthy then responds to what we can assume
is Borsten's complaint about writer's block or something of that sort-- McCarthy writes an eloquent and inspiring section
about the writing process and the toll it takes on your emotions that is very insightful. He wraps up by sharing what he has
been reading and what he plans to in the near future, and bids Borsten to keep in touch.
box 7, folder 13
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
28 October 1981
Abstract: McCarthy begins his letter by noting that his responses are lagging somewhat behind, and that he is currently in Knoxville
working on his latest book-- it's going slower than he would like, and he believes it will be published sometime next fall.
He inquires as to Borsten's project, noting with sympathy Borsten's struggle with hay fever. He mentions that his editor Erskine
is working on a biography of Faulkner, and he himself is reading a novel by Flaubeut. He concludes by recommending that Borsten
check out "Encounter with an Angry God" by Carobeth Laird if he hasn't already, and reminiscing upon his time in the desert.
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
28 October 1981
Abstract: McCarthy opens with a note that he has moved locations one again, this time to Lexington to house-sit for the winter. He talks
a bit about his time in Europe, as Borsten has apaprently just gotten back from a trip over there. He apologizes for missing
Boozer, who was apparently in the area, and mentions a particularly negative review Suttree recieved from a Tennesee paper,
to which his friend Shelby Foote wrote a letter to the editor complaining about. He offers to meet with a friend of Borsten's
to consult on a movie he's working on, The Gardener's Son, and thanks Borsten for his kind offer to house him if he ever makes
it out to California.
box 7, folder 14
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
21 February 1984
Abstract: McCarthy opens his letter with an apology for taking so long to write Borsten back- this time it was over a period of two
years, apparently- and informs him that he just got back from a trip to visit relatives back east. He notes that his Western
has gone to the editor and will indeed be out this coming fall, and makes a few amusing comments about a project his editor
is working on for Faulkner's biography, poking fun at most literary biographers' inabilitiy to write well. He mentions a few
more movies that he has seen, and notes that the Book of Daniel was much better off as a novel rather than a film, agreeing
with Borsten's point. McCarthy ends this letter with the fact that he has recently purchased a home in El Paso and is in the
process of remodeling it, so he will most likely be at this address for a while. The envelope is that of Hotel Victoria in
Chiuhuahua, Mexico, but McCarthy wrote his El Paso address over the top of it, presumably for Borsten to respond with.
box 7, folder 15
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
19 November 1884
Abstract: McCarthy begins this letter with a musing on the nature of Texas, and its unique identity within America. He quips that El
Paso is the furthest west you can get and still be in the south, or the furthest away you can get from the south and still
be in the south. -incomplete-
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
19 November 1984
Abstract: McCarthy begins by describing Texas' unique identity as a state, something he considers rare for a nation of immigrants, and
makes a quip about El Paso being the furthest away you can get from the South while still being considered a southerner. He
notes that his latest book will be out in March, and he'll be sure to get Borsten an early copy. He goes on to mention a few
books he had read lately, and two movies he had seen, and closes the letter by noting that his books have all been released
in paperback, and that Random House was considering putting out a vintage edition of of Sutterer in conjunction with the Lindhust
Foundation, which he dubs "a strange marriage". This letter was written from El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 16
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
12 March 1985
Abstract: McCarthy begins this letter by sharing that he's sent an advance copy separately to Borsten of his latest novel "Blood Meridian",
and requests Orin's opinion on the review copy he sent as well, because he doesn't trust "them" (Random House) to get it right.
He congratulates Borsten on his most recent stage production, and in response to a question Borsten must have asked, shares
that he doesn't remember Requiem for a Nun (Orin's past play) faring too well. He complains of the over-publishing of Faulkner's
writings, and recommends Borsten see "The Killing Fields", adding that he will go see "Daniel" upon Orin's recommendation.
This letter was written from his residence in El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 17
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
27 April 1985
Abstract: McCarthy begins by thanking Borsten for his letters, and for sending a review his way, and warns Orin to be more sparing in
his encouragement of his work for fear that it will give him too big a head. He mentions a number of movies that he's seen
recently, giving brief opinions on each, and notes that the Oscar win of F. Murray Abraham for his role in Amadeus caused
"a great stir" in El Paso due to the actor's ties there. He wishes Borsten the best of luck with his stage production, and
closes the letter. This correspondence was written while he was in El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 18
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
20 June 1985
Abstract: McCarthy begin his letter by thanking Borsten for sending him more reviews on "Blood Meridian", and congratulates him on the
positive reception of his stage production. He comments on the difficulty of "keeping a director's hands off the script" as
a writer, and goes on to talk about his editor, Erskine, and what he appreciates about him. He mentions briefly the American
author McGuane, stating that while he's a excellent author, he wants to be a personality, and that's "about the worst luck
a writer can have". McCarthy goes on to thank Borsten for a Random House article, and makes a quip about his semi-hostile
relationship with them. He offers his condolences to Borsten's brother for an unstated difficulty he is experiencing, and
closes the letter by discussing the renovation of his home in El Paso.
box 7, folder 19
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
16 October 1985
Abstract: McCarthy pens a short letter this time, just a single page, and begins by thanking Orin for sending him another review. He
adds a rather scathing remark about the indifference he feels about book reviews, good or bad, due to his opinion that they
are "the bottom rung on the journalistic ladder". He was, however, appreciative of Borsten's kind words. He extends congratulations
to Meta D. Carpenter for her status as a "star" at the Women in Film luncheon, and quips that Bette Midler will no longer
be invited to such events due to her personality. He then wishes Borsten well on his trip to Europe, and expresses his desire
to return as well. He writes this letter from El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 20
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
25 February 1986
Abstract: McCarthy begins his letter with thanks to Borsten for sending another review from the LA times, calling that one "instructive
and sobering", and commenting on how the disappearnce of serious literature means that book reviews are giving undue attention
to mystery and gothic romance novels such as his. He then moves on to movies, agreeing with much of Borsten's assesments and
discussing a movie his friend Dick Pearce was filming in New Orleans that he'd like to see do well. McCarthy closes by mentioning
that he has just wrapped up writing a play, joking that he's moving in on Borsten's territory. This letter was penned in El
Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 21
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
3 June 1986
Abstract: McCarthy begins this letter by offering his condolences to Borsten, who has just lost his brother, and shares that he has
a younger brother and has often thought that he'd prefer something bad to happen to himself rather than to his brother. He
also encourages Borsten, who had shared that he is suffering with depression as a result of the death, to consider depression
as simply a chemical imbalance, and eat well, get some rest, and exercise regularly to help remedy it. McCarthy then goes
on to discuss some movies, noting that the playwright of "night, Mother", Marsha Norman, reached out to him about his recently-written
play to see if they could get it produced. He closes by mentioning all that all his books are currently in print now, and
by encouraging Borsten to stay well. This letter was written in El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 22
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
16 September 1986
Abstract: McCarthy opens this letter by musing on the danger that biographers, critics and writers all face, which is when their first
projects become too acclaimed, that in their minds writing a second becomes too great a task, and they give up rather than
spoil the reputation they gained by the first. He references Harper's Lee's and Ralph Ellison's in-progress second novels
as examples. McCarthy then goes on to share that his play has made its way into the hands of ten different theaters + directors,
and that his attention in now turned to a screenplay he's working on. He has a trip planned to Buenos Aires + Patagonia to
visit a biologist friend of his, Roger Payne; this will be his first trip to South America. He expresses his sorrow over the
news of Borsten's sister-in-law's passing, and shares a similar experience he had with his mother, and notes that it's important
to appreciate people both while they are with us and after they've passed. He wishes Borsten luck on his film project, and
signs off. This letter was written in El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 23
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
2 March 1987
Abstract: McCarthy begins by thanking Borsten for the Christmas card, and recounting his opinions of the play Hedda Gabler, concluding
that it relied too heavily on the plot. He mentions that he sent Borsten a postcard from his seven-week trip to Argentina,
and that it was a great adventure. He closes by sharing that he had been working on another book since getting back, and that
his screenplay hasn't yet been picked up. This letter was written in El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 24
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
17 August 1987
Abstract: McCarthy thanks Orin for his last letter and the items enclosed within it, and shares that the reviews remind him of a response
Henry Miller occasionally gave when questioned about certain passages- that he just liked how they sounded, and didn't entirely
know what he meant by them. He goes on to discuss plays and movies he's seen or heard of lately, and comments negatively on
the casting of Tommy Lee Jones as William Faulkner. McCarthy wraps up his last paragraph by thanking Orin for his encouragement
and friendship. This letter was written in El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 25
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
5 January 1988
Abstract: This is the letter that follows Cormac McCarthy and Orin Borsten's first meeting. Borsten attended McCarthy's reading of his
play, as the letter details, and McCarthy thanks him for his helpful suggestions and notes. He notes that authors who try
to turn playwright are often discouraged by the intial failure that comes along with learning a new craft, and that's why
many remain simply novelists. He promises that once the play take more form in terms of production, he'd happily seek Borsten's
opinion. McCarthy closes by mentioning a few more movies, and with his intention to keep working on the play while the reading
is fresh in his mind. This letter was written in El Paso, Texas.
box 7, folder 26
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
21 March 1988
Abstract: McCarthy begins his letter by questioning the real significance of Proust's "A La Recherche", and chalks it up to the fact
it's written in French; anything written in French is automatically important. He regretfully states that he hasn't made much
progress on the play, as he has been consumed by his novel, but he hopes to get to it sometime soon. He'll be taking a trip
to Mexico for his health, and taking his work with him. He closes by wishing Borsten well, and promising to let him know if
there are any developments with the play. This letter was written in El Paso.
box 7, folder 27
To Orin from Cormac McCarthy
unknown
Abstract: This is the last piece of correspondence between Borsten and McCarthy- it is a postcard of Ballymaloe House in Ireland. McCarthy
shares that he has been in Ireland for a couple weeks and that it's quite beautiful, though it's rained every day. He jokes
about getting gout from the good cooking, and wishes Borsten happy holidays and a great start to the new year.
box 7, folder 28
To Orin from John Pavlik
30 March 1976
box 7, folder 29
To Orin from Michele Reese and press releases
3 November 1983
box 7, folder 30
To Orin from Jonas Rosenfield
4 June 1981
box 7, folder 31
To Orin from Daniel Selznick
26 October 1971
box 7, folder 32
To Orin from Frederick Stafford
1969
To Orin from Frederick Stafford
1969
box 7, folder 33
To Orin from Ned Tanen
1 October 1976
box 7, folder 34
To Orin from Ned Tanen
4 January 1977
box 7, folder 35
To Orin from Robert E Wise
4 September 1975
box 7, folder 36
To Orin from Richard Zanuck
1975
box 7, folder 37
To Orin from Carrie (last name unknown)
14 November 1970
Sub-Series 2:
Non- Orin Correspondence
1932-1982
box 1, folder 40
To Mollie Merrick from Gertrude Atherton
October 6
box 1, folder 41
To a "friend" from Ray Bradbury
1982 December
box 1, folder 42
To Mr. Weissman from Joan Didion Dunne
1972 September 16
box 1, folder 43
To Mrs. Atwell from Joseph Hergesheimer
1937 May 23
box 1, folder 44
To Charles Chaplin from Alfred Hitchcock
1976 November 22
box 1, folder 45
To Clarke Ramsey from Alfred Hitchcock
1973 July 19
box 1, folder 46
To Todd from Jack Lord
1969 April 20
box 1, folder 47
To Joan Paula Borsten from Tom Selleck
undated
box 1, folder 48
Sonia Wolfson Correspondence
1959, undated
box 1, folder 49
To Lawrence from Peggy Wood
September 18
Series 2:
Literature
1963-1987
Arrangement
Series Two: Literature, includes two subseries: Programs and Writings. The Programs subseries is arranged alphabetically and
the Writing subseries is arranged alphabetically according to last name of the author.
Scope and Contents
Series Two: Literature, is comprised of two subseries: Programs and Writings. The Programs subseries includes programs from
different theatrical shows or events lead by a writer. This subseries features programs from Tennessee Williams plays: "The
Night of the Iguana," and "Tiger Tail." The next subseries in the Literature series is Writing. The Writing subseries has
articles, bumper stickers, poetry, unpublished writings, short stories, and a lecture address, all from prominent writers
from the 60s through the 80s. One of the highlights in this subseries includes an unpublished chapter of "A Loving Gentleman"
written by Meta Doherty Wilde and Borsten. This subseries also includes a copy of The New Yorker from 1963, an unpublished
address by Lillian Smith, and William Faulkner envelopes and stamps.
Sub-Series 1:
Programs
1973-1979
box 1, folder 51
"Lunch with Tennessee Williams"
1973 April 18
box 1, folder 53
"The Night of the Iguana"
undated
box 1, folder 54
"Tiger Tail"
1978 January 20
box 1, folder 55
"The Woman of my Story"
undated
box 1, folder 56
"The World of Ray Bradbury"
undated
Sub-Series 2:
Writing
1963-1987
box 1, folder 57
Charles Bukowski bumper sticker
undated
box 7, folder 38
Charles Bukowski New Year's Greetings from Black Sparrow Press
1980-2001
box 1, folder 58
Charles Bukowski Poetry
circa 1980s
box 7, folder 39
Charles Bukowski "Three Poems" booklet
1992
box 7, folder 40
Charles Bukowski poem "My Cats"
2003
box 7, folder 41
Faulkner's Rowan Oak Pamphlet + Negative
undated
box 1, folder 59
William Faulkner envelope and stamps
1987 August 3
box 1, folder 60
Dana Ivey Article from The Atlanta Weekly
1984 June 10
box 1, folder 61
Mary Nell article from The Atlanta Constitution and correspondence
1978 February 15
box 1, folder 62
The New Yorker
1963 June 19
box 1, folder 63
"New Directions" by James Purdy chapter and correspondence
1975 May 27
box 2, folder 1
Lillian Smith lecture address script
1963 April 30
box 2, folder 2
"A Loving Gentleman" chapter by Meta Doherty Carpenter (Wilde)
circa summer of 1977
box 2, folder 3
Tennessee Williams article from The Washington Star
1978 January 22
box 2, folder 4
"One Love" by Mary Windsor
undated
box 7, folder 42
Advance Copy of Brodsky's "Mississippi" Vol. 2 and Letter
1994 June 21
Series 3:
Film
1923-1990
Arrangement
Series Three: Film, includes three subseries: Scripts and Screenplays, Programs, and Memorabilia. The Scripts and Screenplays
and Programs subseries are arranged alphabetically according to title. The Memorabilia subseries is arranged alphabetically
according to last name.
Scope and Contents
Series Three: Film, is comprised of three subseries: Scripts and Screenplays, Programs, and Memorabilia. The Scripts and Screenplays
subseries includes works in which Borsten was involved and some are from his personal collection. The scripts range from first,
third, to final drafts, shooting scripts, accompaniment, and uncorrected proofs. A highlight of this subseries is the script
of "The Silence of the Lambs." There are also copies of "Porky's" and "The Outer Limits": "Corpus Earthling," in which he
was involved. The next subseries, Programs, includes programs from movie screenings, as well as lunches with famous actors,
directors, and producers. Highlights of the Programs series includes: "Catch-22," "Gone with the Wind," and "A Centennial
Tribute to Mary Pickford." Lastly, the subseries of Memorabilia is comprised of items from Borsten's personal collection.
Featured in this subseries a William Faulkner poster, a "Pulp Fiction" for your consideration, and an Alfred Hitchcock tie.
Sub-Series 1:
Scripts and Screenplays
1923-1990
box 2, folder 6
"Chicago"
1989 December 8
box 2, folder 7
"The Covered Wagon" Accompaniment
circa 1923
box 2, folder 8
"Five for Life"
circa 1954-55
box 2, folder 9
"Lost in Translation"
2002 September 2
box 2, folder 10
"Minnie and Moskowitz"
circa 1973
box 1, folder 11
"The Outer Limits": "Corpus Earthling"
1963 September 26
box 3, folder 1
"Paris Trout"
1990 August 11
box 3, folder 4
"Rising Arizona"
1985 August 18
box 3, folder 5
"The Silence of the Lambs"
1989 August 25
box 3, folder 6
"Zorro-the Gay Blade"
1980 October 3
box 8, folder 1
"Full Metal Jacket" Screenplay and Academy Letter from Warner Bros.
1987
box 8, folder 2
"Battle Cry" Faulkner 1 of 2
2 June 1943
box 8, folder 3
"Battle Cry" Faulkner 2 of 2
2 June 1943
Sub-Series 2:
Programs
1968 - 1993
box 3, folder 7
"The Birthday Party"
circa 1968
box 3, folder 9
"A Centennial Tribute to Mary Pickford"
1993 May 25
box 3, folder 12
"The Dead" with articles
1987 December
box 3, folder 14
"An Evening with Elizabeth Taylor"
1981 November 8
box 4, folder 1
"The F.T.A. Show"
circa 1970s
box 4, folder 2
"Gone with the Wind"
1973 December
box 4, folder 3
"In Honor of Henry Miller's 80th Birthday"
1972 January 8
box 4, folder data_value_missing_0925d05b5d5cd202757e9a6ce7bd4aba
box 4, folder 6
"Sophie's Choice"
circa 1982
box 4, folder 7
"A Tribute to Alfred Hitchcock"
1984 December 5
box 4, folder 8
"The Trip to Bountiful"
undated
box 4, folder 9
"Under the Volcano"
1984 May 14
Sub-Series 3:
Memorabilia
1923 - 1987
box 8, folder 4
Envelope Housing Memorabilia (copy)
undated
box 4, folder 11
20th Century Fox "Closeups" Magazine
December 1938
box 4, folder 17
Make-up pamphlet by Max Factor
undated
box 4, folder 13
"William Faulkner: The Cofield Collection" poster
undated
box 4, folder 12
Biographical data of Edward R. "Hoot" Gibson
1927 January 24
box 8, folder 6
Cary Grant Ghost-Written Speech
1975
box 4, folder 14
Alfred Hitchcock business card
undated
box 4, folder 15
Alfred Hitchcock Cassette tape Q and A
undated
box 4, folder 16
Alfred Hitchcock Tie
undated
box 8, folder 5
Henry Kissinger Ghost-Written Speech
1974
box 4, folder 18
Henry Miller signature
undated
box 5
Inscribed Paramount Pictures box
1995
box 6
John Wayne mug inscribed to Orin
undated
box 6
John Wayne mug with "Hell Fighters" logo
undated
box 8, folder 8
Porky's Productions Cast + Crew List
6 February 1981
box 4, folder 19
"Porky's" production material
circa 1981
box 4, folder 20
"Pulp Fiction" for your consideration
undated
box 4, folder 21
"A Room with a View" calendar
circa 1987
box 4, folder 22
"Tarus Bulba" leaflet
undated
box 4, folder 23
Tom Brown Then and Now
1983 September 11
box 4, folder 24
Gore Vidal bumper sticker
undated
box 4, folder 25
Assorted Musical Scores
undated
box 8, folder 7
"Zorro: The Gay Blade" Cast + Crew Lists
5 December 1980
Sub-Series 4:
Press Clippings
box 8, folder 1
Envelope Housing Erskine Johnson Articles (copy)
undated
box 8, folder 9
Erskine Johnson + Orin Borsten Article
undated
box 8, folder 10
Loose Pieces of Articles, Erskine Johnson
undated, circa 1950's
box 8, folder 11
Jane Cowl Interview
circa 1950
box 8, folder 12
Erskine Johnson Article
circa 1950's
box 8, folder 13
Evelyn Keyes Interview
27 May 1950
box 8, folder 14
Janet Blair Interview
June 1950
box 8, folder 15
Dennis Day Interview
10 June 1950
box 8, folder 16
Charles Boyer Interview
17 June 1950
box 8, folder 17
Miriam Hopkins Interview
circa 1951
box 8, folder 18
Myrna Loy Interview
circa 1951
box 8, folder 19
Yvonne de Carlo Interview
30 June 1951
box 8, folder 20
Ethel Barrymore Interview
25 July 1951
box 8, folder 21
Gloria Swanson Interview
8 September 1951
box 8, folder 22
Francis Bushman Interview
22 September 1951
box 8, folder 23
Tyrone Power Interview
22 August 1952
box 8, folder 24
"Stars Seek Anonymity" Article
3 September 1953
box 8, folder 25
"Hollywood Off Guard" Article
4 December 1953
box 8, folder 26
"Motion Picture" Magazine Clipping
March 1955
Series 4:
Photographs
1928 - 2006
Arrangement
Series Four: Photographs, does not include subseries. It is arranged alphabetically according to the last name of the subject.
Scope and Contents
Series Four: Photographs includes photograph's of Hollywood celebrities including Roy Rodgers and Dale Evan, Shirley Temple,
Belle Bennett, and Gary Cooper. In addition, there are several signed photographs with short messages. There are no pictures
of Borsten or his family.
box 4, folder 29
Ronald Colman, Neil Hamilton, and Ralph Forbes
undated
box 4, folder 31
Viola Dana and Omer Locklear
undated
box 4, folder 32
Unknown photograph with Richard Diebenkorn newspaper clipping
circa 2006
box 5, folder 2
Cast and Crew of "Hell Fighters"
undated
box 4, folder 35
Alfred Hitchcock
circa 1979
box 4, folder 36
Dana Ivey plus resume
undated
box 4, folder 37
Susan Saint James
undated
box 4, folder 38
Laura LaPlante
circa 1928
box 5, folder 3
Dorothy Mackaill
circa 1928
box 5, folder 6
Louella Parsons and Harry Martin
1951 May 3
box 4, folder 45
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans
undated
box 4, folder 48
Frederick Stanford in "Topaz"
undated
box 5, folder 4
Tamara Toumanova
circa 1952
box 8, folder 27
Royal Order of Fire Eaters Certificate
undated