Guide to the Violet Atkins Klein Papers

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Title: Violet Atkins Klein Papers

Creator: Klein, Violet Atkins

Identifier/Call Number: SC.VAK

Extent: 6.13 linear feet

Date (inclusive): 1935-1967

Abstract: Violet Atkins Klein wrote novels, short fiction, and scripts for radio and television. The collection documents the writing process, including research materials and drafts. The legal materials document Klein's interaction with the publishing industry, and her efforts to have script ideas produced.

Language of Material: English

Conditions Governing Access:

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Jill Block, 01/14/1999.

Arrangement of Materials:

Series I: Stories, Film Ideas, Scripts, 1938-1967

Series II: Television Works, 1961-1963

Series III: Legal Documents and Contracts, 1944-1947

Series IV: Treasury Star Parade Scripts, 1942

Series V: Camel Caravan

Series VI: Camel Hour

Series VII: Lost Mail Bag, 1935-1961

Biographical Information:

Violet Atkins Klein wrote novels and short fiction, as well as scripts for radio and television.

Preferred Citation:

For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materials guide.

Processing Information:

Tony Gardner, Kathryn Cannarozzi

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Documents

Series I: Stories, Film Ideas, Scripts, 1938-1967

Box 1, Folder 1

Battle Cry, ca. 1942

Box 1, Folder 2

Battle Cry

Box 1, Folder 3

Battle Cry

Box 1, Folder 4

Beautiful Thing to Know, 1945, 1967

Box 1, Folder 5

A Case for Counsel, 1948, 1958, 1963

Box 1, Folder 6

A Case for Counsel

Box 1, Folder 7

Dr. Gudane: material character, 1950-1953

Box 1, Folder 8

A Gentlewoman of Athens, 1952 October 9

Box 1, Folder 9

I Pledge, 1942-1943

Box 1, Folder 10

I Pledge, 1943

Box 1, Folder 11

It's a Small World, 1944

Box 1, Folder 12

It's a Small World, 1944

Box 1, Folder 13

Jennifer, 1951-1952

Box 1, Folder 14

Jennifer

Box 1, Folder 15

Jennifer

Box 1, Folder 16

Jennifer

Box 2, Folder 1

Klein, Samuel: portfolio, 1952, 1958-1961

Box 2, Folder 2

Letter from a Dead Man, 1954 May 11

Box 2, Folder 3

Lust: correspondence, 1937, 1943

Box 2, Folder 4

Lust: manuscript

Box 2, Folder 5

Lust: manuscript

Box 2, Folder 6

Lust: manuscript duplicate

Box 2, Folder 7

Lust: manuscript duplicate

Box 2, Folder 8

Lust: original treatment

Box 2, Folder 9

Night Before the Wedding, 1951

Box 2, Folder 10

Now Gram Wears Pants

Box 2, Folder 11

One Life at a Time: manuscript, draft #1

Box 2, Folder 12

One Life at a Time: manuscript, draft #2

Box 2, Folder 13

One Life at a Time: manuscript, draft #3

Box 2, Folder 14

One Life at a Time: manuscript, draft #3

Box 2, Folder 15

One Life at a Time: manuscript fragments

Box 2, Folder 16

One Life at a Time: notes and correspondence, 1944, 1947

Box 3, Folder 1

One Strange and Lovely Day, 1951

Box 3, Folder 2

Over Here, 1942 November 28

Box 3, Folder 3

The Photograph

Box 3, Folder 4

The Photograph, 1950, 1953

Box 3, Folder 5

The Photograph, March 1953

Box 3, Folder 6

Prelude to Life, 1937, 1945, 1967

Box 3, Folder 7

Queens Road: correspondence, 1957-1961

Box 3, Folder 8