Mervyn Nelson papers

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{"value"=>"21321", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Mervyn Nelson papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1982-1990", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1982/1990"}

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date_inclusive_start

1982

date_inclusive_end

1990

origination

{"value"=>"Nelson, Mervyn, d. 1991", "type"=>"persname"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Mervyn Nelson acted, wrote, produced, and directed for stage and film. He began in vaudeville at the age of five and worked on Broadway (1940-1960), appearing in TIS OF THEE (1940) and THE SNARK WAS A BOOJUM (1943), and directing BABES IN ARMS (1951), THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, and TICKETS, PLEASE. His writing included a play, THE IVY GREEN, and films, SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE..., and FUN AND GAMES. He also wrote and produced THE JAZZ TRAIN (1955), an all black revue that toured the United States and Europe, and directed stage shows for the Roxy Theatre in New York City. In his later years he taught acting and was a consultant to the Producer Circle Company.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The collection, from his late career, primarily focuses on a projected filming of a second international tour of THE JAZZ TRAIN, this one to the Far East. It contains correspondence, notes and photocopies of photographs from the earlier production. Also included is material from other productions with which Nelson was involved: a contact sheet (1983) from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, cast notes and ad layouts for FUN AND GAMES, and a program and flyer from CHEATERS which he directed in 1990; as well as two greeting cards.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

acqinfo

{"date"=>"10/28/93", "materials"=>"Papers", "source"=>"Estate of Mervyn Nelson", "method"=>"Bequest", "value"=>"Papers: Bequest, Estate of Mervyn Nelson, 10/28/93"}

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keydate

1982

prefercite

{"value"=>"Mervyn Nelson papers, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Mervyn Nelson acted, wrote, produced, and directed for stage and film. He began in vaudeville at the age of five and worked on Broadway (1940-1960), appearing in TIS OF THEE (1940) and THE SNARK WAS A BOOJUM (1943), and directing BABES IN ARMS (1951), THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, and TICKETS, PLEASE. His writing included a play, THE IVY GREEN, and films, SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE..., and FUN AND GAMES. He also wrote and produced THE JAZZ TRAIN (1955), an all black revue that toured the United States and Europe, and directed stage shows for the Roxy Theatre in New York City. In his later years he taught acting and was a consultant to the Producer Circle Company. The collection, from his late career, primarily focuses on a projected filming of a second international tour of THE JAZZ TRAIN, this one to the Far East. It contains correspondence, notes and photocopies of photographs from the earlier production. Also included is material from other productions with which Nelson was involved: a contact sheet (1983) from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, cast notes and ad layouts for FUN AND GAMES, and a program and flyer from CHEATERS which he directed in 1990; as well as two greeting cards.", "generated"=>true}

extent_statement

.1 linear feet (1 portfolio)

date_start

1982

date_end

1990

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