Description
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.
Background
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).
Extent
1.7 linear feet of papers.
1 linear feet of photographs.
2 posters
1 production artworks
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Availability
Available by appointment only.