Robert Mulligan papers, 1952-2009, bulk 1957-1991

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Mulligan, Robert
Extent:
1.7 linear feet of papers. 1 linear feet of photographs. 2 posters 1 production artworks
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert Mulligan papers span the years 1952-2009 (bulk 1957-1991) and encompass 1.7 linear feet of manuscripts, 1 linear foot of photographs, 1 artwork, and 2 posters. The collection contains scripts for several of Mulligan's film and television productions, including his annotated shooting scripts for CLARA'S HEART (1988), THE MAN IN THE MOON (1991), and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962), as well as clippings, miscellaneous production documents related to a number of his other films, and photographs. There is also a small amount of correspondence, notably with Horton Foote, Gregory Peck, and Reynolds Price.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Mulligan was an American film director who began his career in live television in the early 1950s, and went on to direct numerous feature films, notably TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962), INSIDE DAISY CLOVER (1965), THE STALKING MOON (1968), SUMMER OF '42 (1971), and BLOODBROTHERS (1978).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Sandy Mulligan, 2010
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files; 4. Biography photographs; 5. Motion picture production photographs; 6. Television production photographs.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
directors
Names:
Mulligan, Robert , 1925-2008--Archives.

Access and use

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