Ring Lardner Jr. papers, 1920-2002, bulk 1941-1995

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Summary

Creators:
Lardner, Ring, Jr.
Extent:
17.1 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Ring Lardner Jr. papers span the years 1920-2002 (bulk 1941-1995) and encompass 17.1 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of script material and personal papers. Of special interest is his collection of relevant material regarding the blacklist, including numerous articles written by Lardner and his peers, drafts of Lardner's speeches at related events, and clippings and mail reflecting different reactions to the persons blacklisted.

Biographical / historical:

Ring Lardner Jr. was an American screenwriter most active from 1937 to 1977. For 15 years Lardner was blacklisted by the entertainment industry after being convicted of contempt of Congress as one of the Hollywood Ten. He earned Academy Awards for best original screenplay for WOMAN OF THE YEAR (1942) and for writing M*A*S*H (1970).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ring Lardner Jr., 1993; James and Kate Lardner, 2005; James Lardner, Kate Lardner, Joe Lardner, Peter Lardner, and Ann Waswo, 2007-2008; Ann Lardner Waswo and James Lardner, 2008
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 3. Stage files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 4. Story files; 5. Correspondence; 6. Subject files, subseries A-B as follows: A. General; B. Blacklisting material; 7. Writings; 8. Oversize

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226
specialcollections@oscars.org
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