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1. p1bc Richard Rodgers papers, sound recordings and music. (CStRLIN)NYPW96-A28.

Description

1. 7.13 lf. (16 boxes)

Summary

1. The Richard Rodgers Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, and other material related to the career of Richard Rodgers. There is a small series of production files which includes materials on THE KING AND I, SOUTH PACIFIC and OKLAHOMA! The primary strength of the collection lies in the inclusiveness of the business correspondence; there are both complimentary and uncomplimentary letters, indicating that Rodgers did not edit the collection to eliminate unfavorable information. Another strength of the collection lies in the amount of correspondence with his collaborators, particularly Oscar Hammerstein II. There is, however, no direct correspondence between Rodgers and his first collaborator Lorenz Hart and there are few references to Hart. Although there are a considerable amount of letters from Rodgers to his wife, there are very few from her to him. There is also a small amount of correspondence related to Dorothy Rodgers political and literary activities.

Subject

1. Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979
2. Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960
3. Hersey, John, 1914-1993
4. Logan, Joshua
5. Martin, Mary, 1913-1990
6. Rodgers, Dorothy, 1909-1992
7. Ruby, Harry
8. Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968
9. Oklahoma! (Motion picture)
10. Musical theater -- New York (State) -- New York

Call number

1. *T-Mss 1987-006

Access (note)

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

Source (note)

1. Dorothy Rodgers

Biography (note)

1. Richard Rodgers, composer and producer, was born in New York City on June 28, 1902. He composed his first song, "My Auto Show Girl," when he was fourteen years old. In 1918, Rodgers met his first professional partner, Lorenz Hart. Together, they presented their first hit show, THE GARRICK GAIETIES, in 1925. In 1929, Rodgers and Hart appeared in a two-reel autobiographical short, MASTERS OF MELODY, produced by Paramount-Famous-Lasky Corp. and written and directed by S. J. Kaufman. In 1948, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced a biographical film about the professional relationship and career of Rodgers and Hart.
2. Rodgers teamed up with Oscar Hammerstein II in 1942 to produce OKLAHOMA! After the death of Lorenz Hart in 1943, Hammerstein became Rodgers's permanent collaborator. They worked together until Hammerstein's death in 1960. Following Hammerstein's death, Rodgers continued to produce musicals, including SOUTH PACIFIC, FLOWER DRUM SONG and CAROUSEL. In 1962 he wrote both the music and the lyrics for NO STRINGS, and in 1965 he teamed up with Stephen Sondheim on DO I HEAR A WALTZ? His last original musical was an adaptation of John Van Druten's play, I REMEMBER MAMA, which opened on Broadway on May 31, 1979.
3. Richard Rodgers married Dorothy Feiner in 1930. He died in New York City on December 30, 1979.

Indexes/finding aids (note)

1. Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.

Linking entry (note)

1. Forms part of the Richard Rodgers papers. sound recordings and music.

Processing action (note)

1. Cataloged
2. Accessioned

Author

1. Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979.

Title

1. Richard Rodgers papers, 1914-1989.

Restricted access

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

Linking entry

1. Forms part of the Richard Rodgers papers. sound recordings and music.

Biography

1. Richard Rodgers, composer and producer, was born in New York City on June 28, 1902. He composed his first song, "My Auto Show Girl," when he was fourteen years old. In 1918, Rodgers met his first professional partner, Lorenz Hart. Together, they presented their first hit show, THE GARRICK GAIETIES, in 1925. In 1929, Rodgers and Hart appeared in a two-reel autobiographical short, MASTERS OF MELODY, produced by Paramount-Famous-Lasky Corp. and written and directed by S. J. Kaufman. In 1948, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced a biographical film about the professional relationship and career of Rodgers and Hart.
2. Rodgers teamed up with Oscar Hammerstein II in 1942 to produce OKLAHOMA! After the death of Lorenz Hart in 1943, Hammerstein became Rodgers's permanent collaborator. They worked together until Hammerstein's death in 1960. Following Hammerstein's death, Rodgers continued to produce musicals, including SOUTH PACIFIC, FLOWER DRUM SONG and CAROUSEL. In 1962 he wrote both the music and the lyrics for NO STRINGS, and in 1965 he teamed up with Stephen Sondheim on DO I HEAR A WALTZ? His last original musical was an adaptation of John Van Druten's play, I REMEMBER MAMA, which opened on Broadway on May 31, 1979.
3. Richard Rodgers married Dorothy Feiner in 1930. He died in New York City on December 30, 1979.

Indexes

1. Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.

Local note

1. Some materials in this collection previously cataloged as MWEZ+ n.c. 27772-27792; 27906; 27909-27910.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Theatre Division Special Collections material
2. Selections available in NYPL Digital Collections
3. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Composers.

Found in:

1. p1bc Richard Rodgers papers, sound recordings and music. (CStRLIN)NYPW96-A28.

Research call number

1. *T-Mss 1987-006