American Play Company records 1892-1966 1892-1930

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American Play Company records 1892-1966 1892-1930

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The American Play Company was a New York theatrical agency which represented authors and rights-holders and assisted in the negotiation of theatrical and film licensing. The American Play Company records contain administrative files, contracts, literary department correspondence, and scripts relating to the theatrical rights management business.

49.14 linear feet; 117 boxes

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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The American Play Company was a business organization that handled the licensing of plays. Prior to 1914 it was involved in play production and script purchase, but after that time it dealt exclusively in representing dramatists. From the description of Records, 1924-1934. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122531775 From the guide to the American Play Company Records, 1924-1934, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and ...