Found 3 collections related to Dramatists, American

Henry Myers (1893-1975) was an American writer and lyricist who wrote in many genres of fiction including plays, musicals, motion pictures, revues, and novels. Before becoming a writer, Myers was a composer and classical pianist. The Henry Myers papers (1894-1975) document his long and prolific career as a professional dramatist, lyricist, and novelist, as well as his earlier career as a pianist. The collection consists of writings, production files, scrapbooks, and a small amount of personal material. To a lesser extent, his work as a screenwriter is represented. less

The American Play Company was a business organization that handled the licensing of plays. Prior to 1914 it was involved in production and purchase, but after that time it dealt exclusively in representing dramatists. The collection is almost entirely contracts between authors and producers for stage, film, and even radio and television dramatizations. It also includes a small amount of correspondence, financial accounts, and the company bylaws and articles of incorporation from 1908. less

The American Play Company was a New York theatrical agency which represented authors and rights-holders and assisted in the negotiation of theatrical and film licensing. The American Play Company records contain administrative files, contracts, literary department correspondence, and scripts relating to the theatrical rights management business. less