Abe Burrows scores, 1947-1949.

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Creator

Burrows, Abe, 1910-1985.

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• 2.25 linear feet (9 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

Abe Burrows was a composer, librettist, director, author and comic. His career spanned decades, beginning in the 1930s. He worked in radio, television and the stage. He is best known for writing the book for Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Controlled Access Terms

• Musical theater -- New York.
• Radio scripts.
• Theater -- New York.
• Composers.

Additional Creator Names

• Loesser, Frank, 1910-1969.
• Swerling, Jo, 1897-1964.