George Furth papers 1932-2008

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George Furth papers 1932-2008

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George Furth (1932-2008) was an American playwright, librettist and actor, most famous for writing the books for two Stephen Sondheim musicals, Company and Merrily We Roll Along. The George Furth papers contain professional and personal papers, created or collected by Furth as a playwright and actor.

23.17 linear feet; 58 boxes; 384 Kilobytes (3 computer files)

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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