{"value"=>"<p>This series includes notes, drafts of lyrics, scripts, outlines, meetings notes, correspondence, clippings, and production records. These papers provide information about the development of ideas for shows and the evolution of lyrics from early drafts to the finished product. They also provide a glimpse of Ms. Leigh's method of approaching creative problems: that is, collecting background information, jotting down words, phrases and rhymes, and writing and rewriting a lyric.</p> <p>All of Ms. Leigh's produced musicals are documented: Peter Pan (1954), Wildcat (1960), Little Me (1962), How Now Dow Jones (1967), Something to Do (1967), and Hellzapoppin (1967). Less completely documented are her television productions, Heidi, The Merry Widow, The Great Waltz, and The Chocolate Soldier all in 1955 and I'm a Fan in 1972. Many unproduced shows and shows completed by other artistic teams, notably Smile, are also documented. In addition to musicals, there are drafts for books, lecture notes, and scripts for Ms. Leigh's appearances as a lecturer and performer. The lyrics for a musical, Forty-Eight, and a draft for a diet book, The Thin Book, contain important biographical information.</p> <p>Ms. Leigh filed a small amount of correspondence concerning productions with the artistic material and these items have been retained there. However, the bulk of correspondence concerning shows will be found in the Papers, 1944-1985 series and the Legal Records, 1948-1985 series. Press releases, clippings, and messages from well wishers on opening nights will be found in the Scrapbooks, 1951-1983 series.</p> <p>Note that shows which fill an entire record box are listed at the end of the series. Thus, Caesar's Wife, Flyers, etc., follow You're Nobody til Somebody Loves You.</p>"}