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S. J. Perelman collection of papers : 1924-1970 (bulk, 1928-1951).

Title
S. J. Perelman collection of papers : 1924-1970 (bulk, 1928-1951).
Author
Perelman, S. J. (Sidney Joseph), 1904-1979.
Publication
[Various places, 1924-1970]
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Additional Authors
  • Hirschfeld, Al.
  • Kober, Arthur, 1900-1975.
  • Perelman, Abby.
  • Perelman, Laura.
  • Perelman, S. J. (Sidney Joseph), 1904-1979.
  • Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969.
Summary
  • Perelman writings include carbon typescript of "Around the World in Eighty Days" ; 3 carbon typescript drafts of "Forty-Five Plus" (a.k.a. "Sweet Bye and Bye," the libretto co-written by Al Hirschfeld with dialogue by Ogden Nash and Vernon Duke) ; ephemera and congratulatory cables related to "The Night Before Christmas."
  • Works by others include the diary of Perelman's wife, Laura (nee Lorraine Weinstein/West) ; Nathaniel West's carbon copy typescript of a film treatment titled "Osceola" (1935) ; reviews of Perelman's works; and an original lithograph by Ben Shahn, signed, of a policeman singing "Silent Night" from sheet music.
  • Laura West met S. J. Perelman through her brother Nathanael West, Perelman's Brown University roommate, in 1928, when she was 17 years old, and married Perelman in 1929.
  • Correspondence by Perelman to Laura West (nee Weinstein) from 1928.
Alternative Title
  • Forty-five plus.
  • Sweet bye and bye.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Book reviews – 20th century.
  • Clippings – 20th century.
  • Diaries – 20th century.
  • Photographs – United States – 20th century.
  • Scrapbooks – 20th century.
  • Scripts (documents).
  • Lithographs – United States – 20th century.
Note
  • In 6 series: 1. Works by S. J. Perelman; 2. Works by Others; 3. Correspondence; 4. Scrapbooks; 5. Personal Documents; 6. Printed Material on S. J. Perelman and Nathaniel West.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Call Number
Berg Coll MSS Perelman
OCLC
892551390
Author
Perelman, S. J. (Sidney Joseph), 1904-1979.
Title
S. J. Perelman collection of papers : 1924-1970 (bulk, 1928-1951).
Imprint
[Various places, 1924-1970]
Access
Restricted access; request permission in holding division.
Local Note
Shelved in Berg Collection downstairs vault.
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Added Author
Hirschfeld, Al. Librettist
Kober, Arthur, 1900-1975.
Perelman, Abby.
Perelman, Laura.
Perelman, S. J. (Sidney Joseph), 1904-1979. Librettist
Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969. Artist
Added Title
Forty-five plus.
Sweet bye and bye.
Research Call Number
Berg Coll MSS Perelman
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