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| Myerberg, Michael, 1906- | Title: Michael Myerberg Papers, 1940-1971
Quantity: 12.5 c.f. (6 record center cartons, 11 archives boxes, and 1 oversize box) and 2 reels of microfilm (35mm) Call Number: U.S. Mss 83AN; Micro 1020 Abstract: Papers of a versatile theatrical producer who has worked successfully in films and television, as a businessman, and as an inventor. Myerberg's multi-faceted projects include creation of the format and sound track for Fantasia (Walt Disney, 1940); purchase and management of the Mansfield Theatre, New York (later renamed the Brooks Atkinson Theatre); production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Skin of Our Teeth; adaptation, direction, and production of Dear Judas (1947); invention of a rubber-face puppet and new techniques of rubber casting, all used in the highly-acclaimed children's film, Hansel and Gretel (RKO, 1954); production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot (1956) and the play (and later, film) Compulsion (1957), a story based on the lives of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb; and development of retirement properties in Florida and, with Murray Kaufman (disc jockey “Murray the K”), of discotheques in New York and Florida. The collection includes general correspondence, some financial and legal documents, and other papers documenting Myerberg's business activities; production files including scripts; and business records of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. |
| Myers, Richard, 1901- | Title: Richard Myers Papers, 1928-1962
Quantity: 11.2 c.f. (30 archives boxes) Call Number: U.S. Mss 56AN Abstract: Papers of Richard Myers, a composer and producer of Broadway plays most prominently known for his collaboration with Richard Aldrich and Julius Fleischmann. Although best on the financial aspects of theatrical production, the papers also contain information on casting, costuming, lighting, and direction for the plays which Myers produced. In addition to financial records, the collection is comprised of contracts, correspondence, clippings, and some photographs and scripts. Documentation concerns The Moon Is Blue (1951), Goodbye, My Fancy (1949), The Innocents (1950), My Dear Children (1940), Plan M (1942, with Max Reinhardt and Norman Bel Geddes), and The Shrike (1952). Papers on the Cape Playhouse, which was operated by one of Myers' associates, are also present. |
| Myrick, Nathan | Title: Nathan Myrick Correspondence Concerning the Founding of La Crosse, Wisconsin Quantity: 0.02 cubic feet (1 folder) Call Number: MISC MSS 105 Abstract: Correspondence, 1892-1902, from Nathan Myrick to Ellis Usher and Albert Hirshheimer concerning the founding of the village of La Crosse, Wisconsin. |