Ruth and Augustus Goetz papers, 1892-1954.

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Creator

Goetz, Ruth.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .5 linear foot (2 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence, literary manuscripts and miscellaneous materials concerning the work of Ruth and Augustus Goetz. Includes papers relatingto Ruth Goetz's father and mother, Philip Goodman and LilyCartun Goodman; correspondence, 1932-1942, with Henry L. Mencken; and manuscripts of The Hidden River by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, Here's Looking at Them by Philip Goodman, and According to the Text in Shylock by Jules E. Goodman.

Biographical/Historical Note

Ruth Goodman Goetz (1912- ) and Augustus Goetz (1889-1957)collaborated on writing plays for the theatre and movies. Her father, Philip Goodman (1885-1940), was a producer of Broadway plays and musicals.

Controlled Access Terms

• Goetz, Ruth.
• American drama.
• Theater -- Production and direction -- United States.
• Motion pictures -- United States.
• Dramatists.
• Screenwriters.

Additional Creator Names

• Goetz, Augustus.
• Goodman, Philip, 1885-1940.
• Goodman, Lily Cartun.
• Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956.
• Goodman, Jules Ekert, 1876-