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Guide to the Papers of Benjamin P. Schulberg, 1933 - 1950

Contact Information:
Rauner Special Collections Library
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover, NH 03755-2519, USA
Phone: (603) 646-2037
FAX: (603) 646-0447
Email: Rauner.Reference@dartmouth.edu
URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~speccoll/

Creator: Schulberg, Benjamin P.
Title Remainder: Papers, 1933 - 1950
Dates: 1933 - 1950
Identification: MS-1031
Size of collection: 1 box (.5 linear ft.)
Abstract: B.P. Schulberg (1892-1957). Film Producer. Contains correspondence, manuscripts, financial documents, background and publication information for film projects, publications, and office documents. Documents B.P. Schulberg's personal and professional life in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood.



Biography

Benjamin Percival (B.P.) Schulberg, born 1892, film producer and movie studio executive, father of Budd Schulberg (Dartmouth class of 1936), died 1957.

Scope and Contents of Collection

The papers of Ben P. (B.P.) Schulberg contains personal and professional correspondence, financial documents, background and production information on film projects, manuscripts, publications, and office documents. The papers document his personal and professional life as a film studio executive in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood. The correspondence includes letters to and from Budd Schulberg (DC class of 1936), a prominent screenwriter and novelist as well as other members of the Schulberg family.

Related Material

MS-978, Papers of Budd Schulberg

Access to Collection

Unrestricted.

Use Restrictions

These materials may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.).

Preferred citation

Papers of Benjamin P. Schulberg; MS-1031 ; Rauner Special Collections Library, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH.




SERIES : 1
Personal Correspondence

1931-1949

1 box.

Contains handwritten and typed letters, and one V-mail telegram. Documents correspondence between B.P. Schulberg and family, friends, and other acquaintances.

BOX : 1
1931-1949

FOLDER : 1
Correspondence: Budd Schulberg to B.P.; Chronological

1946-1949

FOLDER : 2
Correspondence: Budd Schulberg to B.P.; on The Dartmouth stationary

undated

FOLDER : 3
Correspondence: B.P. Schulberg to Budd; Chronological

1942

FOLDER : 4
Correspondence: between B.P. Schulberg and Stuart; Chronological

1935-1945

FOLDER : 5
Correspondence: between B.P. Schulberg and Sonya

circa 1930-circa 1940

FOLDER : 6
V-mail correspondence from Stuart Schulberg

undated

FOLDER : 7
Correspondence: between B.P. and Lynn Schulberg

1943

FOLDER : 8
Correspondence: from B.P. Schulberg (to various recipients)

1931-1949

FOLDER : 9
Correspondence: to B.P. Schulberg (from various senders)

1935-1949

SERIES : 2
Professional Correspondence

1936-1949

1 box.

Contains telegrams, copies of telegrams, typed letters, handwritten letters, and memos. Documents correspondence between B.P. Schulberg and various business associates. Content is primarily related to the film industry.

BOX : 1
1931-1949

FOLDER : 10
Professional correspondence via telegram

circa 1930-circa 1940

FOLDER : 11
Professional correspondence via mail

1936-1949

SERIES : 3
Financial Correspondence

1931-1949

Contains checks, bills, bonds, contracts, bank correspondence, receipts, and typed letters related strictly to financial matters. Documents both personal and professional spending.

BOX : 1
1931-1949

FOLDER : 12
Financial documents

1931-1949

FOLDER : 13
Financial documents of Lynn Schulberg

1945

SERIES : 4
Professional Documents and Publications

1934-1940

Contains agreements, contracts, records, manuscripts, script treatments, background information, production information, publications, budgetary information, and inter-office communication. Documents professional activity. Content is primarily related to the film industry and specific projects.

BOX : 1
1931-1949

FOLDER : 14
Background Information - "Permit to Kill"

1937-1938

FOLDER : 15
Production Information - "The Middle Window"

1938-1940

FOLDER : 16
Budget for "He Stayed for Breakfast"

1940

FOLDER : 17
Personal manuscripts

undated

FOLDER : 18
Copies of The Hollywood Reporter

1934

FOLDER : 19
Office Documents, miscellaneous

circa 1930


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