Calder Willingham papers, 1942-1995

Summary

Creator:
Willingham, Calder, 1922-1995
Date:
1942-1995
Extent:
8.75 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Calder Willingham papers, ms 3908, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists primarily of screenplays, scripts, and unfinished work written by Calder Willingham. The most well-documented work in the collection is Rambling Rose, for which there are several drafts of screenplays, documents, and clippings. Screenplays for Little Big Man are also included, as well as scripts and treatments for projects that apparently never materialized. The collection also includes essays Willingham wrote on a number of topics, such as writing, philosophy, religion, and his upbringing. There is a substantial amount of correspondence including letters between Willingham and fellow authors Herman Wouk and James T. Farrell. Correspondence begun while Willingham was in college at the University of Virginia includes two love interests as well as David T. Bazelon, who would become a noted social critic. Some interviews and reviews of his work also form part of the collection.

Biographical / historical:

Calder Willingham (1922-1995) was an accomplished novelist, playwright, and screenwriter.

For further information, see the article "Calder Willingham" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

Though the collection is open for research, the audiovisual recordings do not have reference copies; however, reference copies can be made available upon request. Availability is dependent upon the format and condition of the recordings.

Preferred citation:

Calder Willingham papers, ms 3908, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.