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1. Howard E. Reinheimer papers, 1924-1973

   approximately 2,800 items. 8 containers. 4 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Howard Reinheimer (1899–1970) was a lawyer specializing in copyright law who represented prominent playwrights, composers, directors, and producers. These papers consist of Reinheimer’s business files, which focus on legal issues related to theatrical works that his clients wrote or produced. A substantial amount of correspondence documents his associations with Moss Hart, George Kaufman, Alan J. Lerner, Frederick Loewe, and others whom he represented. Additional materials include contracts and rights agreements, as well as a small number of scripts, financial statements, and clippings. This collection is the small percentage known to exist of what we know was once an extensive archive.

2. Alan Jay Lerner papers, 1880-1997

   2500 items. 38 containers. 19.0 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Alan Jay Lerner was an American lyricist, librettist, playwright and screenwriter. The papers include stage scripts and screenplays in multiple drafts, music, correspondence, photographs, writings, programs, biographical materials, clippings and collected lyrics.

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3. Lars Schmidt papers, 1910-2010

   7,320 items. 57 containers. 29 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Lars Schmidt was a Swedish theater producer and director whose company held the Scandinavian rights to numerous English-language plays. The collection includes correspondence, production materials, photographs, business papers, scrapbooks, and other materials related to his life and work, and that of his wife, actress Ingrid Bergman.

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