American Play Company records, 1892-1960.

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Creator

American Play Company.

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• 1 linear ft. (2 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

The collection is almost entirely contracts between authors and producers for stage, film, and even radio and television dramatizations. It also includes a small amount of correspondence, financial accounts, and the company bylaws and articles of incorporation from 1908.

Biographical/Historical Note

The American Play Company was a business organization thathandled the licensing of plays. Prior to 1914 it was involved in production and purchase, but after that time it dealt exclusively in representing dramatists.

Controlled Access Terms

• American Play Company.
• Dramatists, American.