Stern, Philip Van Doren, 1900-1984

Historian.

From the description of Papers of Philip Van Doren Stern, 1938-1962. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71066481

Philip Van Doren Stern (1900-1984) was a historian, social critic, editor and author, best known for the short story which became the source for the 1946 film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Elmer Harris (1878-1966) was a playwright and screenwriter, best known for his play and film JOHNNY BELINDA.

From the guide to the Philip Van Doren Stern-Elmer Harris correspondence, 1939-1940, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)

Philip Van Doren Stern (1900-1984) was a historian, social critic, editor and author, best known for the short story which became the source for the 1946 film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.

Elmer Harris (1878-1966) was a playwright and screenwriter, best known for his play and film JOHNNY BELINDA.

From the description of Philip Van Doren Stern-Elmer Harris correspondence, 1939-1940. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 86164218

Historian, author.

Stern's area of research was the Civil War.

From the description of Research materials, 1848-1961, 1956-1961 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155457354

Philip Van Doren Stern was born in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. Stern grew up in Brooklyn, New York and New Jersey, and graduated from Rutgers University. He was an author of over forty books, an editor known for his books on the Civil War, and a historian. He also wrote a short story titled, "The Greatest Gift," which was made into the movie "It's a Wonderful Life."

Source: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Van_Doren_Stern

From the guide to the Philip Van Doren Stern papers, 1935-1974, 1909-1974, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)