Edward Anhalt papers, 1949-1969

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Summary

Creators:
Anhalt, Edward, 1914-2000 and Anhalt, Edna
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of American screenwriter Edward Anhalt (1914-2000), dating from 1949 to 1969. Materials include scripts and related items for thirty films and television programs (several unproduced).
Extent:
8.3 Linear Feet 12 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Edward Anhalt papers, Collection no. 2027, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the papers of American screenwriter Edward Anhalt (1914-2000), dating from 1949 to 1969. Materials include scripts and related items for thirty films and television programs (several unproduced). Many of the scripts have personal introductory comments handwritten by Anhalt. There are also miscellaneous materials pertaining to the 1960 Writer's Guild of America strike; various publicity clippings (1952-1965), and a short biographical memoir written in 1965 (Box 12, Folders 13-14). Some of the early screenplays were co-written by Anhalt's first wife Edna Anhalt.

Biographical / historical:

Edward Anhalt (1914-2000) was an American screenwriter. He began as a writer with his first wife, Edna Anhalt, using the pen name "Andrew Holt" in the 1940s, and their first screenwriting credit was for "Strange Voyage" (1946). He received Academy Awards for writing for "Panic in the Streets" (1950) and "Becket" (1964).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Edward Anhalt, December 19, 1969.
Processing information:

Previously cataloged as Collection no. 27.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Edward Anhalt papers, Collection no. 2027, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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