Scope and arrangement
The Mary Lou Williams Music on My Mind documentary collection is arranged in three series:
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undated
This series contains Williams's autobiography, which is particularly notable for the insight provided to the people, places, and events that influenced Williams's personal and professional development.
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1980-1988
This series most effectively demonstrates support for the documentary with various transcripts, including an interview between Williams and John S. Wilson; fundraising correspondence for the documentary; film technical edits; and reel catalog.
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1976-1977
This series holds two original screenplays, "Emily", and "The Messenger and the Pigeon", written by Joanne Burke. These screenplays are edited, but it is unclear whether these scripts were produced.