Dale Wasserman papers, 1959-1996.

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Dale Wasserman papers, 1959-1996.

The Dale Wasserman papers document part of his career and contain scripts, correspondence, notes, programs, clippings and photographs on his two most successful works, Man of La Mancha and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

3.75 lf. (9 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6681326

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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