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Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, 1999 May 11. Supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Steven Mandeville-Gamble.Finding aid is written in English.Guide to the Delmer Daves Papers, 1930-1965Collection number: M0192Department of Special Collections Stanford University Libraries Stanford, CaliforniaContact InformationDepartment of Special CollectionsGreen LibraryStanford University LibrariesStanford, CA 94305-6004 Phone: (650) 725-1022Email: speccoll@sulmail.stanford.eduURL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/Special Collections staff1970 Nov.

© 1999 The Board of Trustees of Stanford University. All rights reserved.

Descriptive SummaryDelmer Daves Papers, 1930-1965Special Collections M0192Daves, Delmer, 1904-1977.38.5 linear ft.Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections.Administrative InformationAccess Restrictions

None.

Publication Rights

Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.

Provenance

Gift of Delmer Daves, 1969, John Lea McDaniels, 1984, and the Associates of Stanford University Libraries, 1984.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of item] Delmer Daves Papers, M0192, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Biographical Note

Writer, director, and producer Warner Brothers (1943-1967). Director, writer, and producer Twentieth Century Fox (1949, 1954). Graduate of Stanford University (1927).

Scope and Content

Correspondence, play and film scripts, treatments of novels, adaptations, drafts, lists, photographs, diagrams and working papers of Mr. Daves' career in the motion picture industry in Hollywood from 1930 to 1965. Mr. Daves was a writer, director and producer. The collection contains correspondence with many of the industry's leading figures. The contents are important in relating the history, methods and trends of the industry as well as a biographical source on Mr. Daves.

A cartoon collection is listod. Extent : 6 legal file drawers.

KEY

1. All hand notations are Delmer Daves' unless otherwise specified.

2. All sheets are quarto size, written on one side only unless otherwise specified.

3. All sheets consist of one typed page unless otherwise specified.

4. Descriptive symbols can be combined ad libitum, i.e. OPpNAD-Occasional Pen and pencil Notes, Additions, Deletions.

AAutographALSAutograph Letter SignedANSAutograph Note SignedBWBlack and WhiteCCarbonDDDelmer DavesFFrequentIOCInter-office CommunicationIOC-SInter-office Communication, SignedJBJulian BlausteinJIBJoseph I. BreenJLWJack L. WarnerJSJCol. Jason S. JoyJWJerry WaldLegal8 1/2" × 14"LSLew SchreiberMMimeographedMisc.MiscellaneousMMMolly MandavilleNNotesNDNo DateOOccassionalPPenPpencilphphotocopyPNADPen Notes, Additions, DeletionspNADpencil Notes, Additions, DeletionsPpNADPen and pencil Notes, Additions, DeletionsPrelim.PreliminaryRAKRay A. KluneRev.RevisedRev. Temp.Revised TemporaryRLHL.R. L. HoughSize X7 1/4" × 10 1/2"SPScreenplaySTSteve TrillingTTypedTLSTyped Letter SignedTNSTyped Note Signedvso.versoWBWarner Brothers8vo.octavo size20CF20th Century Fox[]information not included but determined by readerContainer List1930Shipmates (Anchors Aweigh) MGM-19311110/21/30Original story by Delmer Daves and Lou Edelman, with 2nd treatments. Ribbon typescript with scattered holograph changes and corrections, including some on verso of same pages. ca. 40 pages Carbon typescript of another treatment.16 pages12111/5/301st temperary complete screenplay, with treatment. 1st draft carbon typescript with scattered pencil changes, directions, and comments.14Inserted are 11 additional legal size pages of ribbon typescript.Total ca. 250 pages13Included in above: an interpolation of Maskee by Ernest Paynter (8/23/30)152nd treatment by Paynter in collaboration with Richard Schayer (9/11/30).1612/6/303rd temporary complete script, original story by Daves and Edelman. Adaptation by R. Sohrock and M.S. Boylan.Mimeo-130 pages1712/17/304th temporary script with interpolation by Paynter. Mimeo-with holograph and typescript changes and additions. Signed by Daves on page 117.ca. 135 pages181/3/31Navy Department, Bureau of Navigation dispatch to Captain William S. Miller.1/4/31U.S. Naval message concerning Captain William S. Miller.1932Clear All Wires1912/13/32Final script, adaptation by Bella and Samuel Spewack; screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo-with scattered pencil changes. 182 pages Front cover: (Delmer L. Daves), hand-lettered by Delmer Daves. Back cover: short lists-price, expense, reminders, etc. Sketch of cabin labeled Sanctuary', hand-lettered four times. Name `Geo. Hill' hand-lettered above cabin. Sketch of women in hat with single flower protruding. All drawn and written by Delmer Daves.1932Divorce in the Family1105/6/32First draft “Divorce in the Family”, (Father and Sons working title). Dialogue continuity by Delmer Daves. Front page: signed by Delmer DavesMimeo- 112 pages1116/11/322nd Draft “Divorce in the Family”, screenplay by Delmer Daves.Mimeo- 119 pages2111/25/31Screenplay treatment of “My Kid Brother” by Delmer Daves. On verso page 70- holograph notations and suggestions by Delmer Daves.Mimeo- 70 pages2212/14/312nd treatment “My Kid Brother”. Continuity and dialogue treatment by Delmer Daves.Mimeo- 70 pages236/22/32Shooting script: titled “Father and Son”. Original story by Maurice Rapf, screenplay by Delmer Daves. On verso page 126, holograph addition to script by Delmer Daves.Mimeo- 126 pages24N.D.Photograph- unknown man in desert gear, asleep in the shade of a cliff.1933No More Women (Paramount 1934)25N.D.Dialogue continuity treatment by Delmer Daves and Grant Leenhouts. Carbon typescript on legal paper.ca. 55 pages2611/2/33First draft screenplay by Delmer Daves and Grant Leenhouts. Additional dialogue by Lou Breslow. Directed by Albert Rogell. Carbon typescript on legal paper.ca. 114 pages2710/17/33Original story and treatment by Delmer Daves and Grant Leenhouts. Carbon typescript. Carbon typescript.29 pages28N.D.Second story. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes, and typed commentary and suggestions on page 4.10 pages2910/33Original story and treatment by Delmer Daves and Grant Leenhouts. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil and ink holograph changed.ca. 56 pages210N.D.First rough draft by Delmer Daves and Grant Leenhouts. Carbon typescript on legal paper.ca. 30 pages21111/9/33First script by Delmer Daves and Grant Leenhouts. Screenplay by Delmer Daves, additional dialogue by Lou Breslow. Front cover: signed and addressed by Delmer Daves. Private and confidential statement by A.M. Botsford, including notation `This script is the personal property of Paramount Productions'.ca. 145 pages1934Flirtation Walk (Warner Brothers 1934)31N.D.First draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Pages 1-49 mimeo with frequent holograph changes. Pages 50-114 carbon typescript with frequent holograph changes, probably by Lord with some unidentified writing. Front cover: `Lord's copy' holograph on top of page.114 pages322/14/34Temporary screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo- 120 pages Front cover: signed by Delmer Daves.335/3/343rd temporary screenplay by Delmer Daves, supervisor: Robert Lord. Mimeo- 120 pages Front cover: handlettered `Mr. Daves'.346/22/342nd final screenplay. Story by Delmer Daves and Lou Edelman. Screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo- ca. 125 pages with scattered pencil holograph changes probably by Lord. Front cover: `Mr. Lord' handlettered top of page.N.D.Script treatments.35a.) carbon typescript36 pages36b.) carbon typescript23 pages37N.D.“The Red Cagle Story” (West Point) First rough draft by Delmer Daves of early treatment. Front cover: `Cagle story, only copy' hand-lettered and underlined on top of page. Ribbon typescript34 pages38N.D.Development steps of Flirtation Walk1/30Synopsis of story entitled “Forward March” by Lou Edelman and Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript on legal paper.3 pagesN.D.b.) Synposis of “Forward March” submitted to M.G.M. in June 1930, revised and retitled “Eyes Right”. In 1930 again retitled “Flirtation Walk”, by Lou Edelman and Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript on legal paper with scattered ink underlinings.5 pagesN.D.c.) Synopsis of “Eyes Right” by Lou Edelman and Delmer Daves. In 1933 revised and retitled “Flirtation Walk”. Carbon typescript on legal paper with scattered ink underlinings and margin notes.6 pagesN.D.d.) Synopsis of “Flirtation Walk” by Lou Edelman and Delmer Daves. Note made: “Sold to Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc. in 1933 for $2,500”. Carbon typescript on legal paper.6 pagesN.D.e.) Synopsis of 2nd revised final motion picture scenario of “Flirtation Walk”. Carbon typescript on legal paper.10 pages39N.D.Notes on West Point Story. Two copies, ribbon and carbon typescript. Carbon copy has pencil holograph notation, “Copies, other taken to trial”.5 pages3102/17/32“Flying Cadet” first rough treatment by Delmer Daves. Pencil holograph notation on page 1, partiallly torn off but probably said, “Copies, others taken to trial”. Carbon typescript.22 pages31112/9/33&12/21/33Typed excerpts from Delmer Daves' journal, transcribed and signed by Muriel Edgarton.2 paged.312N.D.Statement of Delmer Daves court interrogatory in case involving “Flirtation Walk”. Ribbon typescript.25 pages3131/22/31Typed letter (carbon): From Delmer Daves to Paul Bern (MGM-Culver City Calif.) 5 pages, 3 copies Envelope addressed to “Lou” (Edelman) by Delmer Daves and making note of contents of letter-10 report to Paul Bern, 2) Edelman's cable to Delmer Daves, 3) Research film lists on Shipmates.12/11/33Radiogram, Lou Edelman to Delmer Daves, Sent to 5/5 Lurline confirming purchase of “Flirtation Walk” by Warner Brothers.9/1830U.S. Navy Recruiting Bureau, N.Y. Film continuity, and lists of stock film shots to be used and their placement, for “Aochors Aweigh”. Part 1: Carbon typescript, legal paper, 2 pages. Part 2: Ribbon typescript, legal paper, with frequent pencil and ink checks, underlinings and commernts.3 pages1934Dames and Miss Pacific Fleet, 1935 Stfanded and Shipmates Forever (all Warner Brothers)3142/25/34“Dames” by Robert Lord and Delmer Daves. Rough Draft. Carbon typescript.29 pages315N.D.Photographs- U.S. Naval Academy. All 8×10 inches. a.) Main dining hall-two views. b.) Lowering life boat by cadets. c.) Entrance exam. d.) Swimming pool. e.) Smoke Park and Bancroft Hall f.) USNA Band. g.) Graduating class in Armory. h.) Memorial Hall.3164/6/35“Anchors Aweigh”, Naval Academy s story. Outline by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.9 pages317N.D.Sheet of strength requirements for entrance into USNA.2 copies4/23/35Western Union telegram from Hal Wallis to Delmer Daves.4/23/35Western Union telegram from Lou Edelman to Delmer Daves.4/29/35Western Union telegram from Hal Wallis to Delmer Daves.4/22/35Postal Telegram from Thomas and Friedman, attorneys for Warner Brothers, NYC. to Delmer Daves.3184/35“Anchors Aweigh” original story by Delmer Daves written at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil and ink holograph changes.50 pages3195/3/35“Anchors Aweigh” by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript. 63 pages Front cover: `Daves' handlettered in pencil.41N.D.“Shipmates Forever” (Anchors Aweigh). Sole copy of original screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with frequent pencil and ink holograph changes.162 pages429/15/34“Stranded” adaptation by Delmer Daves, preliminary screenplay. Ribbon typescript with occasional pencil changes.4310/20/34“Stranded” final screenplay. Carbon typescript with scattered pencil changes.44N.D.“Miss Pacific Fleet” suggested s story outline by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript..14 pages On verso page 14 lettered in blue pencil: `HE2474 Hope'.45N.D.“Miss Pacific Fleet” synopsis adaptagtation by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.29 pages4611/27/34“Miss Pacific Fleet” adaptation and screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript with frequent ink holograph changes. 136 pages Also included, 2 pages ribbon typescript `nautical phrase for use in screenplay. Front Cover: `Delmer Daves' hand-lettered (ink).1935-36Page Miss Glory; Slim; The Petrified Forest; The Go Getter. (All Warner Brothers).47N.D.“It Shall Be Done” (The Go Getter) synopsic treatment by Delmer Daves based on Peter B. Kynes' story “The Go Getter”. Carbon typescript.6 pagesN.D.Background notes on loss of dirigible `Macon'. Ribbon typescript.4 pagesN.D.Descriptions of U.S. Navy dirigibles `Macon' and `Akron'. Ribbon typescript.3 pagesN.D.Background notes on los of dirigible `Akron'. Ribbon typescript..5 pagesN.D.Background notes on Army and Navy pensions for those who have lost limbs in service. Ribbon typescript.1 pageN.D.Background note on lumber strike of 5/18/35. Ribbon typescript with holograph notations in margin.1 page.48N.D.Treatment of “It Shall Be Done” by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with holograph notation by Delmer Daves on page 19.24 pages49N.D.“The Go Getter” by Peter B. Kyne. Chapter 1. Carbon typescript.42 pages4101/7/36“The Go Getter” adaptation and screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.126 pages4111/14/36“The Go Getter” temporary copy of script.Mimeo- ca. 126 pages4121934“The Petrified Forest” a play in two acts by Robert E. Sherwood. Copyright 1934.Mimeo- ca. 126 pages413N.D.“Slim” treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with scattered holograph changes by Delmer Daves. Front cover: some multiplication and divison done in pencil.29 pages4141/2/47Inter-office communication: from Heny Blanke to Delmer Daves. Sends copy of “The Petrified Forest” to Daves for his files.5111/11/35Slim” screenplay by Delmer Daves from the novel by William Wister Haines. Carbon typescript.141 p pages.52N.D.“Slim” screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with scattered holograph changes by Daves. Front cover: `Delmer Daves' written in pencil and underlined.ca. 141 pages531/23/35“Page Miss Glory” story outline by Delmer Daves and Robert Lord. Front cover: `Daves' hand-letterd in ink on top of page.Mimeo- 87 pages1936The Sea Hawk (Warner Brothers-1940)54N.D.Adaptation and screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with occasional holograph changes. Front cover: title “The Sea Hawk” and drawing of sailing ship in ink.Mimeo- 196 pages55N.D.Dialogue and continuity treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with occasional holograph changes. 147 pages Also included: `Language of the 16th Century' ribbon typescript 2 pages.562/18/36Notes and notes on treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with holograph changes [probably by Daves].ca. 43 pages57N.D.1st synopsic treatment..Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil and ink holograph changes and corrections, including some on verso of same pages. On verso of page 5: Pencil sketch of [Moorish costume].21 pages581/30/402nd revised final script. Screenplay by Seton I. Miller and Howard Koch.Mimeo- ca. 150 pages1936-37Collusion (play); La Belle Marseillles (play) It All Came True (novel) (Warner Brothers)6112/31/35“And It All Came True”, copy of n novel by Louis Bromfield. Mimeo-with scattered pencil changes signifying what is to be omitted. Front cover: original title “Better than Life” crossed out and “It All Came True” written above in blue crayon.230 pages62N.D.“And It All Came True”, preliminary treatment and synopsis by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript. 31 pages Following above: notes1 page of ribbon typescript.N.D.Notes on “Collusion” with suggested adaptatation by Delmer Daves.63Notes, ribbon typescript,11 pages

(also, Title Page for all 3 parts in Folder 3)

64Suggested adaptation, carbon typescript,28 pages.65General notes on adapting “Collusion” by Delmer Daves, carbon typescript,4 pages.6612/9/36“Collusion” bby J.E. Harold Terry. Typed copy from author's original manuscripts. Carbon typescript.ca. 135 pagesN.D.“La Belle Marseilles” a play by Pierre Berton; adapted by Madeleine Wcette Ryley.Mimeo- ca. 136 pages1936-37The Singing Marine (Warner Brothers)679/20/23“Hong Kong Daily Press” 18×22 i inches.12 pagesN.D.Marine Corps radio narrative, “The Yangtze Patrol” no. 5. Mimeo- with holograph changes and deletions. 1st page: `Marine Corps Gazette' penciled above title.8 pagesN.D.Script for Major Bowes' routine. Ribbon typescript.8 pagesN.D.Character notes, based on actual Shanghai characters. Ribbon typescript.2 pagesN.D.Character outlines. Ribbon typescript.4 pages7/22/24San Diego notes, procedures for a San Diego based Marine. Ribbon typescript.3 pagesN.D.Pencil sketch of a Marine Corps barracks room.1 pageN.D.Loose pages taken from screenplay. Ribbon typescript.2 pages68N.D.Partial screenplay (pages 106-173). Ribbon typescript with scattered holograph changed and corrections, including one on verso same page (168).ca. 107 pages697/29/36Typed letter signed: Henry S. Griffin, Pfc. USMC, to Delmer Daves. Concerning Chiness/Marine Corps background information.8/11/36Typed letter signed: H.S. Griffin to Delmer Daves concerning possible nicknames for characters.610N.D.[UNK] synopsis, “The Singing Marine” byuDelmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with pencil holograph changes and corrections.22 pagesN.D.Revised treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with pencil holograph notes on verso page 13.13 pages611N.D.Short sunopsis, “The Singing Marine”, by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.ca. 50 pages6127/23/36Short synopsis, “The Singing Marine” by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes, including some on verso of same pages.34 pages

also: two names on inside of back cover

613N.D.Dialogue continuity treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with scattered holograph changes and corrections by Daves, including some on verso of same pages.139 pages71N.D.Character outlines by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript. Front cover: signed by Daves.41 pages72N.D.1st draft of original screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with pencil and ink holograph changes including some on verso of same pages.174 pages1937-38She Married an Artist (Columbia); Professor, Beware!; Moonlight Madness (both Paramount)N.D.“Moonlight and Honeysuckle” a play in three acts by George Scarborough. (each act in separate folder)73a.) Act 1: Ribbon typescript with all stage directions underlined in red ink. Front cover: `Only copy' in pencil.47 pages74b.) Act 2: Ribbon typescript with all stage directions underlined in red ink. Front cover: `Only copy' in pencil, top left corner.52 pages75c.) Act 3: Ribbon typescript with all stage directions underlined in red ink. Front cover: `Only copy' in pencil, top left corner.19 pages76N.D.“Moonlight Madness” screenplay treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.61 pages776/16/38Screenplay treatment of “Moonlight Madness” by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript. Carbon typescript.57 pages786/16/38Synopsis of treatment for “Moonlight and Honeysuckle” by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.19 pages797/7/38Revised synopsis “Moonlight Madness” by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.13 pages7/9/38Typed letter from Delmer Daves to `Andy' concerning revisions in “Moonlight Madness”. Carbon typescript.4 pagesN.D.Holograph noted by Delmer Daves on “Moonlight Madness”. On 16 m.o.10 pagesN.D.“I Married an Artist” treatment and first draft screenplay by Delmer Daves.710a.) Treatment: Ribbon typescript with holograph changes and corrections, including some on verso same pages.15 pages711b.) 1st draft screenplay: Carbon typescript (pages 1-41), ribbon typescript (pages 41-69).Total: 69 pages7122/15/37“I Married an Artist” 1st draft screenplay by Gladys Lehman and Robert Buckner. Carbon typescript. 131 pages Included in above: Note by Delmer Daves concerning his role in writing script. On 16 m.o.

Also: “Mr. Elias” in pencil on front cover

713N.D.“Professor Beware.” synopsis of finish by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.6 pages714N.D.Professor Beware.” 1st draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.21 pages

Also: drawing (?) on [UNK] of Paper (3"×5") (Probably unimportant [UNK] has been kept with collection)

715N.D.“Professor Beware.” outline by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with one holograph addition on page 5. 14 pages Following above: Holograph notes by Daves [UNK] octavo. 1 page71610/29/37“Professor Beware.” screenplay, revised by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript with scattered holograph changes and corrections.ca. 158 pages717N.D.Memorandum from Joseph Breen office-Production code (censors) re: acceptibility of “Professor Beware”. Carbon typescript.4 pagesLove Affair (RKO)81N.D.1st draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Legal size paper; complrtrly holograph by Delmer Daves in pencil, including some on verso.ca. 123 pages82N.D.Work sheets, on legal paper. Completely holographnin pencil by Delmer Daves. Includes hand notes and scratch work. Some scratch work includes names of actors in “Love Affair”, title of picture, and name of director hand-lettered in ink by Daves.ca. 37 pages8312/13/38Revised final script, screenplay by Delmer Daves and Donald O. Stewart. Mimeo- 106 pages Front cover: Ink holograph note by Delmer Daves, exact text as follows: “Don had one line left in script after being hired a few weeks to work alone-offer fresh viewpoint-but only viewpoint Leo McCarey could accept had to be w with his own sharing in concept so-we gave Don co-credit in place of Leo's who deserved it-so I gave Mildred Crain my share of original story credit (the basic story happened to me -the girl confessed her life story on the S.S. Chaumplain!)”N.D.Folio containing “Love Affair” worksheets, dialogue rewrites, notes, and scratch work. Includes:84a.) 1 page synopsis of story, ribbon typescript.b.) Dialogue rewrites-4 different sections, all incomplete. Ribbon typescript with holograph changes and deletions. ca. 24 pages 1st page of one section: signed by Delmer Daves with notation `only copy'.85c.) Expanded synopsis of story. Ribbon typescript with scattered holograph changes. ca. 9 pages (incomplete).86d.) Worksheets on yellow scratch paper, in pencil and ink holograph by Delmer Daves. Included in above: sketches by Daves of Santa Claus, a plane, flower, chair, horseshoe, and the name `Leo McCarey' ornately hand-lettered.ca. 44 pagese.) Dialogue rewrite holograph notes by Delmer Daves on 16 m.o.13 pages

incl, in Folder # 5

f.) List of philosophers and quotes of their definition of goodness. Legal paper.1 page

incl, in Folder # 5

87N.D.Synopsis of story by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes and corrections.ca. 27 pages88N.D.Screenplay by Delmer Daves and Leo McCarey. Carbon typescript- first 38 pages. Mimeo- next 32 pages with occasional pencil holograph changes. Ribbon typescript- last 43 pages with occasional pencil holograph changes. Total: ca. 113 pages1939The Farmer's Daughter; Safari (Paramount)89N.D.“The Farmers Daughter” notes and changes by Delmer Daves. Collection includes:a.) List of important happenings in play. Ribbon typescript.4 pagesb.) Copies (ribbon and carbon) of synopsis of story. Ribbon copy has scattered pencil holograph changes.11 pages eachc.) Draft of screenplay. Ribbon typescript with frequent ink holograph changes and deletions. (incomplete)28 pagesd.) 2nd draft of original screenplay. Dated 10/39. Carbon typescript. (incomplete)27 pagese.) Miscellaneous pages of synopsis. Carbon typescript.2 pages6/10/39“The Farmer's Daughter” original screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.126 pages8106/39The Farmer's Daughter” 2nd draft of original screenplay by Delmer Daves. Pages 1-3 ribbon typescript with ink holograph changes and corrections. Pages 4-126 carbon typescript.Total: 126 pages91N.D.“Cherry Tree Lane” synopsis of original musical story by Delmer Daves (sold to Paramount for “The Farmer's Daughter”). Includes a list of possible characters with their models printed in pencil below the character name (Ruby Keller, Spring Byington, Dick Bowell, etc.). Ribbon typescript.43 pages9210/10/39“Safari” screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo- with frequent pencil holograph additiond and deletions. On verso page 107: notes by Daves, in pencil; also `Safari' hand-lettered 4 times, sketch of a flower, and drawings of assorted alphabet letters. 127 pages Included with above: Partial scene synopsis, on legal paper. Ribbon typescript. 2 pages Front cover: Private and confidential statement from Paramount Pictures.9310/18/39“Safari” revised white script. Mimeo-124 pages Front cover: Private and confidential statement from Paramount Pictures, Inc.1939-40The Night of January 16th (Paramount)94N.D.“The Oblique Attack” story idea with notes. Ribbon typescript on octavo, with pencil and ink holograph notes by Delmer Daves.11 pages9511/17/39“Night of January 16th” synopsis by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript. 23 pages Included with above: Notes by Daves, in pencil holograph, on 16 m.o. 2 pages12/21/39Synopsis to finish by Delmer Daves. 2 copies; ribbon and carbon typescript.7 pagesN.D.Synopsis to end by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.8 pages9611/30/39Screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.72 pages971/29/40Revised buff script.Mimeo- 69 pages981/31/40Additions to buff script by Joseph Sistrom and Anne M. Chapin. Pages 1-9, carbon typescript. Pages 10-52, mimeo. Total revised buff script: 121 pages.99N.D.1st draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes.47 pages91011/28/391st draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript with frequent pencil holograph changes, including some on verso of same pages.71 pagesN.D.Screenplay treatments divided into sequences; A,B,C,D, and Trial.911a.) A sequence: 2 copies both carbon typescript.15 pages912b.) B sequence: 2 copies. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes. 58 pages Carbon typescript ca. 29 pages (incomplete).913c.) C sequence: Carbon typescript.69 pages914d.) D sequence: Carbon typescript.8 pages915e.) Trial sequence: Carbon typescript.42 pages916f.) Miscellaneous sequences: Ribbon typescript. 6 apges Carbon typescript.17npages1939$1000 A Touchdown (Paramount); Rise and Shine (20th Century Fox, canceled)1013/28/39“$1000 A Touchdown” original screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with pencil and blue pencil holograph changes and deletions.136 pages5/25/39“$1000 A Touchdown” script, divided into 4 sequences.Mimeo-93 pages102A Sequence103B Sequence104C Sequence105D Sequence6/7/39“$1000 A Touchdown” script, divided into 5 sequences. Mimeo-115 pages Front cover: `Mr. Daves' holograph top of page.106A Sequence107B Sequence108C Sequence109D Sequence1010E Sequence1011also has Title Page1012-149/28/40“Rise and Shine” screenplay re-writes by Delmer Daves.a.) Carbon typescript.34 pagesb.) Ribbon typescript ca. 125 pages Front cover: `Mr. Daves' holograph top of page10159/8/40“Rise and Shine” screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph additions and deletions.ca. 145 pages101610/9/1940“Rise and Shine” first draft s screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.163 pages1017N.D.“Yankee Doodle Goes to Plattsburg” (Rise and Shine). Synopsis treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.34 pages1018N.D.“Yankee Doodle Goes to Plattsburg” 2nd synopsis treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript. 55 pages Included in above: Pencil holograph notes by Daves on legal paper. 6 pages1019N.D.Notes for comedy routine in “Yankee Doodle Goes to Plattsburg”.a.) 1 page, including on verso, pencil holograph on yellow scratch paper.b.) Notes- ribbon typescript.2 pagesc.) Suggested comedy routine. Carbon typescript.5 pagesd.) Pencil holograph noted by Delmer Daves on 16 m.o.12 pages1940The Stuff of Heroes (Warner Brothers)N.D.“Stuff of Heroes” folder includes:N.D.1020a.) Original story by Harold Titus Carbon typescript.15 pagesN.D.1021b.) “The Battle with the Slums” paragraph by Jacob A. Riis. Ribbon typescript.1 page2/1/40c.) Notes on “Stuff of Heroes” by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.7 pages2/13/401022, 23d.) Outline treatment by Daves and Finkel. Carbon typescript.38 pages

2 copies

2/22/401024e.) Notes by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.19 pages111N.D.1st draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with pencil holograph changes and corrections including some on verso of same pages. 164 pages Front cover: Title and words `First Draft' (underlined) hand-lettered by Delmer Daves in ink.1123/5/40Treatment by Delmer Daves and Abem Fibkel. Carbon typescript..75 pages1132/20/40Rough outline by Daves and Finkel. Carbon typescript.38 pages (same as 1d)114N.D.Partial screenplay, scenes 114-228. Carbon typescript with pencil holograph changes.ca. 82 pages115N.D.Partial screenplay, scenes 114-131 (revised). Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph additions and deletions.9 pages on blue paper, 10 pages on white. Total: 19 pages116N.D.Miscellaneous parts of screenplay, including partial copy of the 1st draft. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes.ca. 47 pages117N.D.List of objections to using `Want Ads'.Mimeo- 2 pages118N.D.Preliminary sketch of story continuity. Pencil holograph by Delmer Daves on legal paper.ca. 51 pages1192/8/40Newspaper article from L.A. Examiner “Two More Slum Projects Get Council OK”N.D.Preliminary notes:a.) Pencil holograph notes by Delmer Daves on 8×9½2 paper.3 pagesb.) Pencil holograph notes on verso L.A. Examiner `Want Ad' advertisement.c.) Unidentified quotes (2) on slum conditions and clearance.16 m.o. paper. 1 paged.) Quote from F.D. Roosevelt on country's obligations tomchildren. Ribbon typescript.1 pagee.) List of rentals [from L.A. Examiner] dated Sunday, January 28, 1940. On 12×17" paper, with pencil holograph notes on verso each page.2 pagesf.) Miscellaneous materials relating to `Want Ads' in L.A. Examiner, including 2 pages pencil holograph notes on 5×7½" paper. Included with above: `Want Ad' forms with pencil holograph notes on verso, and sample ads.2/19/40Typed letter: `Hal' to Henry Blanke re: “Stuff of Heroes”. Carbon typescript.2 pages1940-42Young America Flies (1940-Warner Brothers); You Were Never Lovelier (1942-Colombia)1110N.D.“Young America Flies” notes by Delmer Daves in ribbon typescript and ink holograph, including some on verso of some pages.20 pages1111(1940)“Young America Flies” screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.36 pages1112N.D.“You Were Never Lovelier” screenplay translated from film made in Argentina: “Los Martes, Orguideas” (Orchids Every Tuesday) by Carlos Olivari and Sixto Pondel Rios. Temporary titles used: “The Gay Senorita”; “Carnival in Rio”. Carbon typescript with red and blue pencil lines throughout on margins.108 pages11136/4/42“You Were Never Lovelier” revised final draft of screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo- ca. 116 pages (last 3 pages carbon typescript)1114N.D.Pencil holograph notes by Delmer Daves, including some on Verso of same pages.3 pages1215/19/42“Carnival in Rio” final draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo-with occasional pencil and ink holograph changes. ca. 86 pages Included with above: Pencil holograph notes on scene breakdown, and number of speeched credited to Daves. On 4, 4×6” cards.1224/27/42“Carnival in Rio” third draft estimating script. Screenplay by Michael Fessier and Ernest Pagano. Mimeo- with frequent changes throughout in pencil holograph, by Delmer Daves, including some on verso of same pages. 116 pages Included with screenplay: Lyrics to songs by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer: “On the Beam”, “Dearly Beloved”, “Duettino”, “I'm Old Fashioned”, “Doing the Shorty George”, “Wedding in the Spring”, and “You Were Never Lovelier”. Carnon typescript. 7 pagesUnexpected Uncle (1941-RKO); Rendezvous (1945-Battle of Britain and American in RAF)123N.D.Notebook (5×8") containing prelimimary notes on scene breakdown for “Rendezvous” (in Heaven). Pencil holograph by Delmer Daves including on verso of same pages.ca. 20 pages1248/9/43“Rendezvous in Heaven” original story by Wally Kline. Mimeo- 38 pages Front cover: Ink holograph notation “I interviewed Gus Daymond (character whose wartime exploits story based on) during writing of script” also “See research (military files stories). “Rendezvous” in pencil holograph circiled above title.1258/44“News Bulletin No. 66”- The War Relief Society of America.(8½×112 paper) 4 pagesNewspaper Articles:8/21/40Los Angeles Times, Page 8 Part 1: picture of Churchill and text of his report on the first year of the war.7/22/b.) London(AP) Text of Radio address by Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax.7/14/c.) London(AP) Text of radio address by Prime Minister Churchill.Sept.d.) London Observer: “Britains Chance to Win” by J.L. Gavin (news commentator).N.D.e.) Editorial: “Not Arms Alone”11/28/44f.) Los Angeles Examiner: Article by William Randolph Hearst, Jr., describing operations of the Ninth U.S. Air Force in Belgium.N.D.g.) Mailing card with pictures of famous names in wartime Britain.1267/22/44Publication #34, British War Relief Society- “Some of Today's clothing Problems”.Mimeo- 3 pages7/4/44Publication #33, British War Relief Society: “Toc H. Clubs”1276/29/44Typed letter (carbon): “Gus” to “Darling Delores” possibly from Major Gregory Augustus Draymondtrue life character described in “Rendezvous in Heaven”6 pages128N.D.a.), Notes on the script “Rendezvous”. Carbon typescript with scattered ink holograph changes.ca. 39 pages129b.) “Rendezvous” revised sequence outline. Carbon typescript.22 pagesc.) “Rendezvous” characterization and story points.3 pagesd.) Pencil holograph notes by Delmer Daves page of “Rendezvous” script.1 page1210N.D.“Unexpected Uncle” 1st draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript with occasional pencil holograph changes. Scenes 159-202 in pencil typescript with occasional pencil holograph changes-33 pages) Total screenplay: ca. 206 pages12113/10/41“Unexpected Uncle” revised 2nd draft continuity. Screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo- 161 pages Front cover: `Mr. Pommer' ink holograph top right corner.1941-42Manhattan at Midnight (Man in the Street) Paramount12123/11/42Screenplay by Delmer Daves. Text of sequence `A'.Mimeo- 47 pages12133/28/422nd draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. (contains all sequences)Mimeo- 127 pages1317/11/41“Man in the Street” 1st draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes and deletions.135 pages1324/7/41“Manhattan at Midnight” or “Mam in the Street” radio script by William Bowers and Robertson Holbert, presented over WJZ Radio. Mimeo- with ribbon typescript notes on adapting it as a movie pasted on verso of pages 1,4,10,12,13,15,16,20,21,24.Total 25 pages

Blue folders 3,7

1333/3/42Screenplay in sequences, mimeo, ribbon, and carbon typescript. Mimeo- 7 pages Ribbon typescript- ca. 52 pages Carbon typescript- ca. 72 pages Sequences frequently corrected and changed in pencil and ink holograph. Included in above: Pencil holograph notes and comments by Delmer Daves, some on verso of same pages. ca. 53 pages; pencil holograph notes by Daves on octavo, 2 pages; time schedule, on 8×9½ graph paper, 1 page. Total: ca. 187 pagesN.D.134a.) “Manhattan at Midnight” early treatment, screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.30 pages135b.) “Man in the Street” rough draft screenplay by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with frequent pencil holograph additions and deletions.ca. 136 pages136c.) List of possible lines for various characters. Characters names in ribbon typescript with dialogue in ink holograph by Delmer Daves.6 pages1377/26/41“Manhattan at Midnight” screenplay by sequence. Carbom typescript with occasional pencil and ink holograph changes. ca. 137 pages Included in above: Additions to script. Ribbon typescript. 3 pages1942-43Stage Door Canteen (RKO and United Artists)13811/25/42Original screenplay by Delmer Daves, final script. Mimeo- with scattered pencil holograph changes. ca. 105 pages Front cover: `Delmer Daves' signed in pencil holograph top right corner by Daves.13911/6/42Revised script.Mimeo- ca. 107 pages131011/12/42Changes appended to revised script by Delmer Daves. Mimeo- ca. 41 pages Page 2: Signed in pencil holograph by Daves, top right of page, including notation `changes'.1311N.D.Program for play reviewers- “Sol Lesser in Association with the American Theater Wing presents Stage Door Canteen”.Mimeo- 4 pages131210/2/42Screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo and carbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes. ca. 70 pages mimeo, ca. 34 pages carbon typescript. 1st 11 pages: ragged edges141N.D.Screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.108 pages142N.D.2nd copy screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.101 pages1437/21/421st treatment of original story by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript.53 pages1447/21/42Original story and screenplay treatment by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph changes.53 pages1458-11/42Research and notes made at the Stage Door Canteen by Delmer Daves. Folder included:a.) Sketches (ink) by Daves of layout of Stage Door Canteen.2 pagesb.) Notes in ink holograph, including on verso all pages, by Delmer Daves, made at the Stage Door Canteen in 1942.15 pagesc.) Ribbon typescript notes on `Canteen'.3 pages146d.) List of boy meets girl `lines' that soldiers use at Canteen. Ribbon typescript.10 pagese.) Girls `dressing room talk'. Ribbon typescript.6 pages147f.) Anecdotes on happenings at the Canteen i.e. dramatic, comical, on celebrities and staff, etc. Ribbon typescript.23 pagesg.) Typed letter signed: Valerie Hayes to Delmer Daves.2 pages148h.) “Canteen Capers”, Valarie H Hayes' experiences at the Canteen. Ribbon typescript.ca. 23 pages149i.) Photograph of Valarie Hayes(8×10").1410j.) Text of newspaper article by Hoffman in the Reporter. Ribbon typescript.1 pagek.) Letter (carbon typescript): “From the Hostesses of the American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen to Our Fighting Men”.7 pages1411-13l.) Rules and regulations of the Stage Door Canteeb.1414N.D.1st outline of story by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript. ca. 41 pages Included with above: Ink holograph notes by Daves, spaced between typed pages. 12 pages1415Folder containing additional background material to “Stage Door Canteen”:a.) 4 guest passes to Canteen with Delmer Daves name in them.b.) List of girls of the Canteen and their characteristics. Pencil hplograph by Delmer Daves on legal paper.1 page7/3/42c.) Family Circle article “Broad-ways Best Celler”.3 pagesN.D.d.) Outline of cast vs. appearances, ink holograph by Delmer Daves on “Ritz Tower” stationary.1 pageN.D.e.) Script for act by Elsa Maxwell. Ribbon typescript. 3 pages Top right 1st page: signed by Delmer Daves in pencil.N.D.f.) Notes on character types by Delmer Daves. Pencil holograph on 16 m.o.1 page8/17/42g.) Autographed letter signed: Edytye Freeman to Delmer Daves re: story she wrote about Canteen.1 pageN.D.h.) Autographed letter signed: Noel Mills to Delmer Daves re: anaectress looking for a part. Enclosed with above: clipping from Sunday Mirror Magazine on Miss Mills.2 pagesN.D.i.) Notes [by Delmer Daves] in ink holograph on “Ritz Tower” stationary.1 page8/12/42j.) Western Union telegram: Valarie Hayes to Delmer Daves re: question concerning Canteen.N.D.k.) Stage Door Canteen stationary- lists committees.N.D.l.) Form for application to American Theatre Wing War Service, Inc. (included Eanteen)8/17/42m.) Autographed letter signed: Shirley H. FFine to Delmer Daves re: experiences in Canteen.7/24/42n.) Typed letter: Antoinette Perry to Helene Dumas and Nabcy Douglas re: American Theatre Wing operations. Carbon typescript.4 pageo.) 3×5" card: adress of Col. W. Mason Wright, Jr.N.D.p.) Jokes by Ed Wynn for use at Canteeb. Ribbon typescript.1 page1943Destination Tokyo, (Warner Brothers)1416N.D.“Via U.S. Sub to Japan- and Back” by a Navy submarine skipper as told to Stanton Delaplane. Mimeo-with frequent pencil underlinings and holograph notations.32 pages14173/15/43“West to Japan”, copy of article in Life magazine. Carbon typescript.6 pages14187/31/43Complete shooting script with changes. Mimeo- with scattered pencil and ink holograph additions and deletions. ca. 165 pages Included in above: copy of 23rd Psalm. Carbon typescript. 1 page1516/20/43Script- Part 1. Mimeo- 94 pages, with scattered pencil additions. Front cover: `D. Daves' in pencil holograph probably by Daves top left of page.1527/31/433rd revised temporary script. Mimeo-and carbon typescript with occasional pencil holograph notations. Carbon typescript. ca. 147 pages; Mimeo- ca. 14 pages153N.D.“Destination Tokyo” story by Steve Fisher, screenplay by Delmer Daves. (yellow mimeo copy)Mimeo- 178 pages154N.D.Screenplay by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript with scattered pencil, holograph changes.156 pages1555/13/43Revised treatment of synopsis by Delmer Daves. Mimeo- 28 pages Front cover: `Delmar Davies' in ink holograph top left of page.1564/6/43Treatment by Steve Fisher. Mimeo- with scattered pencil holograph changes.42 pagesN.D.Story notes, including pencil and ink holograph, ribbon and carbon typescript.157Pencil and ink holograph notes probably by Delmer Daves:ca. 60 pages

(also: note to Commodore Compton From Mary Elliot

158Ribbon typescript notes:ca. 23 pagesCarbon typescript, including:a.) Communication from Navy Department re: script changes,2 pagesb.) Comments on script by Comdr. E.E. Marshall, U.S. Navyc.) Series of poems on the Submarine Service, included within other materials.ca. 10 pagesd.) Remaining story notes.ca. 37 pages1594/12/43Permission granted to Delmer Daves byn Navy Department to visit Mare Island Navy Yard.4/22/43Autographed letter signed: Capt. C.B. Momsen to Delmer Daves: letterhead, “Commander Submarine Force, Pacif Fleet, Administration, Mare Island, California.3/25/43New York Herald Tribune article titled “U.S. Submarine Sank Japanese Underseas Ship”.3/23/40Saturday Evening Post article titled “Prisoner on A Submarine” by Hugo Bleiberg.4 pages5/20/43Inter-office communication: Delmer Daves to Steve Trilling re: regarding dispute of screen credits on “Destination Tokyo”. Carbon typescript.3 pages6/19/43Attached to inter-office communication: final cast list, from Phil Friedman to Daves, et al. Carbon typescript, initialed by Friedman on bottom of page in blue pencil.1 page6/5/43Tentative cast list: from Phil Friedman to Daves, et al. Carbon typescript, initialed by Phil Friedman on bottommof page in blue pencil.1 pageN.D.“Officers and Men- USS Copperfin”, East list. Ribbon typescript 1 page, mimeo 1 page.N.D.Miscellaneous lines, jokes, and dialogue ideas, with a pencil holograph notation “From Jerry” [Wald] or [Comdr. Dyson]. Ribbon typescript.9 pages15106/19/4 0Postal Telegram: T.C.Wright (Warner Brothers) to Chuck Hansen with production unit. On verso: ink holograph [pllne schedule] by Delmer Daves.N.D.Miscellaneous2notes, pencil and ink holograph by Delmer Daves, including sketch of submarine. On quarto and various sized scraps.5 pagesN.D. TestTest scene by Delmer Daves. Ribbon and carbon typescript copies.6 pagesN.D.Test scenes for “Mike and the Kid”, “The Captain”, “Pills”, “Wolf”, and “Tin Can”. Carbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph noyations.15 pages8/25/43Los Angeles Evening Herald-Express: article by Jimmy Star about1Delmer Daves.5/43Ink sketches and floor pland of submarines by Delmer Daves, with a notation in ink holograph: “Sketched from S. type submarine, Mare Island May 1943, Delmer Daves”4 pages1511N.D.“Queries by Delmer Daves”. Questions on actions of script. Ribbon typescript with occasional pencil and ink holograph notations. 11 pages Included with above: Cast of characters in pencil holograph. 2 pages1512N.D.a.) Directorial notes by Delmer Daves. Ribbon typescript with pencil sketch of submarine on 1st page. pages Top right corner 1st page: “Delmer Daves-(since I never directed a test scene before. I had a lot to cram fast!)” written in ink holograph by Delmer Daves.b.) Pencil holograph notes [by Delmer Daves] on 16 m.o.6 pages161N.D.Advertisement for new book by Tom E. Manners- Song of Seas and Tall Ships.1617/8/43Inter-office communication: T.C. Wright to producers and directors re: eliminating continuity sketches. Mimeo, on octavo. 1 page1626/11-6/13/43Pencil and ink sketches of scenes made at Mare Island by Delmer Daves. Each page has 6 sketches 2×2-5/8. Some sketch work on verso of pages, and 2 pages of sketches on complete pages.ca. 109 pagesN.D.163a.) List of camera shots, each with corresponding 2×2-5/8 photocopy of ink and watercolor scene sketch. 4 to a page, on 4×10" sheet of photographic paper. Ribbon typescript.27 pages164b.) List of camera shots, identical to `a.'. Carbon typescript with occasional pencil holograph notations.27 pages1655/14/43Summary of scenes to be shot that require Navy cooperation.4 pagesN.D.Revised camera shot breakdown. Ribbon typescript.6 pagesN.D.List of photographicand information required. Carbon typescript.1 pageN.D.List of camera shots at different locations.Mimeo- 4 pages (2 copies)1665/25/43Scene breakdown of revised temporary script.Mimeo- ca. 144 pages1671943“At work on Destination Tokyo”. Photograph (8×10") of Johnny Garfield, Delmer Daves, Art Lueker, Jerry Wald.N.D.Enlarged (8×10") photocopies of ink and watercolor scene sketches.30 prints1681943Galley proof (first edition) of Battle Below, The War of the Submarines by Robert J. Casey.ca. 127 pages1944The Very Thought of You (Warner Brothers)171N.D.Complete shooting script, screenplay by Alvah Bessie and Delmer Daves from an original story by Lionel Wiggins. Mimeo- with occasional pencil holograph changes, and continuity sketches by Daves in some margins and on verso of same pages. All sketches in pencil, and most 1 ×1½. Included with original script are revisons, also mimeo, on blue paper, with dates of 3/3, 3/4, 3/9, 3/14, 3/21, 3/30, and 4/10/44. Total pages: ca. 190 On verso last page: list of 17 names in pencil holograph probably actors being considered for potential roles in movie. Front cover: typed below title, “Shooting script- with my continuity sketches here and there, primitive rubber-stamp apertures”.17210/4/43Revised temporary script by Alvah Bessie. Mimeo- with some casting suggestions in red pencil holograph on `cast of characters' page. ca. 150 pages Title page: note by Delmer Daves in ink holograph “This is the first script sent to me on completeing “Destination Tokyo”-I liked the love theme, loathed the slum clearance aspect-conferences resulted in 2nd rev. temp. (see) but was still wrong for me-so Jerry Wald asked me to write a final version (see shooting script)” Front page: hand-lettered in ink [by Delmer Daves] “Alvah Bessie Draft #1 (New York City Version), and in pencil holograph top of page, `Jerry Wald' [signiture].1732/3/442nd revised temporary script, screenplay by Alvah Bessie. Mimeo-with pencil shading along margins denoting `Daves' material. ca. 160 pages Introductory page: note by Delmer Daves in ink holograph, “This script was rejected by Warner and Wald-I was asked to do a rewrite and given complete freedom to reject or retain material from this-in the shooting script I wrote I retained 37% of this script in feeling or fact (marked). I had objected to the New York `slum clearance' confusions of the 1st draft-but he changed only to Pasadena at my suggestion as director assigned and too few of my other suggestions-so final screenplay=63% Daves script/37% Bessie-” Fronttcover: ink holograph top of page [by Delmer Daves] “Alvah Bessie Draft #2 (Pasadena)”.1944Hollywood Canteen (Warner Brothers)174N.D.Photographs (8×10") of ink and charcoal sketches for camera shots.19 prints175N.D.Pencil sketches of scenes by Delmer Daves. Each page has 12 sketches, (1-7/8×2-3/8), most sketches labeled in pencil holograph.26 pagesN.D.Cast lists for men and women. Ribbon typescfipt. 2 pages (includes numerous Hollywood `stars')17610/15/43Temporary script, original screenplay by Delmer Daves. Mimeo-with scattered pencil and ink holograph additions and deletions, including some on verso of same pages. Included with original script are revisions, also mimeo, on blue paper, with dates of 10/29; 11/11; 12/10/43. Total pages: ca. 115 pages Pasted in front of title page: one scene (165) in carbon type-script, with pencil holograph changes.17711/27/43Staff and cast list. Mimeo-1 page Bottom of page: note by Delmer Daves, exact text as follows, “The production of “Hollywood Canteen” was postponed until 1944 when the Actors' Guild protested the use of stars in bit roles-demanding they be paid full salary, even if only appearing for one day!! Obviously impossible, -picture was postponed pending change of ruling. Made possible because of the 40% profits to the Canteen (the fund existed for some years invested and growing under Jules Steins' management)-Lasky left WB, so I made the 1944 version with Sottlieb “producer”-”17810/15/43Temporary script. Mimeo- includes same revisions as #6.ca. 115 pages17910/15/43Temporary script (same as #6 and #8)Mimeo- ca. 115 pages1942-45The Mississippi Belle (Warner Brothers)

Note by Delmer Daves on box: “This story was started and stopped twice-even though Cole Porter wrote fine score for it-the decline of the musical plus lack of singing star shelved it in 1945”

18111/27/42Outline for a musical picture based on the novel by Clements Ripley. Mimeo- 76 pages Front cover: `Delmer Daves' in pencil holograph [by Daves] across top right of page.182N.D.Notes on the original material plus the rough draft treatment. Ribbon typescript with scattered pencil holograph additions and deletions, including 1 page of pencil holograph notes by Delmer Daves.ca. 139 pages183N.D.Research for film. Includes:a.) Floor plan of Mississippi steamboat. Photocopies(8½×11") 2 pagesb.) Irish proverbs. Ribbon type-script.3 pagesc.) Research notes for “Mississippi Belle”. Ribbon typescript.ca. 23 pagesd.) Irish exerpts from “O'Malley of Shanganagh”. Ribbon typescript.3 pagese.) Miscellaneous notes. Ribbon typescript. 2 pages Last page: `Mississippi Belle' in ink holograph as title.18411/3/42Revised treatment by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript.22 pages185-711/2/42Treatment by Delmer Daves. Carbon typescript. 101 pages (3 copies of this treatment, all identical)1945Pride of the Marines (Warner Brothers)18810/15/43Sergeant Schmidt - Marine by Roger Butterfield. M. with “Wald 10/22/43” hand-lettered in pencil on title page.ca. 109 pages.1891942-1943Al Schmidt Correspondence in scrapbook.a) Copies (carbon typescript) of letters to Ruth Hartley (Schmidt's fiancee) and letters to his relatives.ca. 33 pages.b) Copies of newspaper articles on Schmidtca. 40 pages.c) 2 photocopies of newspaper articles on Schmidt and friends.18109/12/44Screenplay by Albert Maltz, adaptation by Marvin Borowsky. Carbon typescript ca. 177 pages. Inside back cover: pencil holograph notes by D.D.1811NDScreenplay by Albert Maltz (unbound). M. with occasional pencil holograph changes.ca. 163 pages.19110/4/44Revised temporary script. M with scattered pencil holograph additions and deletions. ca. 189 pages. Front cover: “Delmer Daves” hand lettered in pencil on top left of page.192, 3, 410/24/44Incomplete final script - screenplay by Albert Maltz from biography by Robert Butterfield. M. ca. 125 pages. Title page: note by DD in ink holograph exact text as follows: “I had numerous suggestions on reading Albert Maltz's October 4, 1944 script - mostly regarding the love scenes - and the need for rough humor amongst the Marines, especially after wounded - Albert said he wasn't good at this, suggested I take over the `sentiment and humor' re: writing - so I did - his commentary on my version follows - (see final shooting script)”

Part I 50pp.

53pp

1/28/44

Part II

11/1/44 17pp.

Part III

19512/2/44Suggestions and criticisms by Albert Maltz. Typed letter signed: Albert Maltz to Jerry Wald. Followed by criticisms: carbon typescript, with scattered holograph notations in charcoal pencil. 18 pgs.196NDComplete shooting script with changes. M. with FPpNAD including some scene sketches (1 × 1 1/2") in margins. Included with original script are revisions, also M., on blue paper with dates 2/8/44 (ca. 39 pgs. of changes).Total script: ca. 162 pgs.

ALSO — 1 page of sketches and notes

197NDInk and charcoal sketches of scenes. 12 per page, 1 7/8 × 2 3/8" each.53 pages.198NDPhotograph (5 × 7") of John Garfield-star of movie.1996/26/45Dialogue transcript copyright 1945. M. Legal. 65 pages. Front cover: “Jerry Wald” in pen top left page. Date “June 26, 1945” in pencil top left.1910ND20 BW photographs of N.Y.C. (3 - 5 × 7 in. ; 17 - 5 × 8 in.). with numbers and some scene references and descriptions in ink.1911NDPhotocopies (8 × 10"), BW, of scene drawings. 6 prints, 2 with typed explanation on vso..1912ND“This Love of Ours” (Pride of the Marines) - Guadalcanal sequence transcriptions by Katherine Lewis. Reels #1 - 3. C. Legal.8 pgs.11/1/44IOC T. C. Wright from DD re: scene shots. C. with pencil numbers and “with principals” added.4 pgs.11/2/44IOC DD to T. C. Wright re: list of sets. C.1/4/45IOC T. C. Wright to all producers and directors re: keys and steriopticon shots. C.4/30/45IOC DD to Jerry Wald to Charles Einfeld re: changing title.12/23/44Crossroads, A. A. F. Redistribution Station No. 4. Vol. 1, No. 5.NDOutline and development of story by scenes.9 pgs.1945Task Force, Part 1 (Warner Brothers)19135/9/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald and Delmer Daves re: Navy films. Carbon typescript.9 pages5/10/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald re: Navy film. Carbon typescript.6 pages5/13/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald. Carbon typescript. 7 pages5/14/45Typed letter: H.B. Miller (Secretary of the Navy-Director of Public Relations), to Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics re: selecting of classified Navy film for use by Warner Brothers. Carbon typescript.1 page5/15/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald re: Navy films. Carbon typescript.4 pages5/16/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald re: Navy films about Japanese suicide missions. Carbon typescript.2 pages5/16/45Typed letter: H.A. McDonald, Comdr. USN(ret.), to Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics re: request for stock film. Carbon typescript.1 page5/18/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald re: Navy films. Carbon typescript.2 pages1914N.D.Description of sequence with Secretaty of State, Charles Evans Hughes, the Under-Secretaly, and 3 Assistant Secretarys leaving the State, War, and Navy Buildings. Carbon typescript.3 pages6/1/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald re: Navy films. Carbon typescript.3 pages5/22/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald re: Navy films. Carbon typescript.3 pages6/25/45Typed letter: David Hopkins, Lieut., USNR, to Jerry Wald re Navy films. Carbon typescript.2 pages6/25/45Typed letter: David Hopkins to Jerry Wald re: research material. Carbon typescript.2 pages6/21/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] to Jerry Wald re: footage from “Pathe”, 1920's. Carbon typescript.4 pages6/15/45Typed letter George Boggs to Jerry Wald re: Navy films. Carbon typescript.3 pages6/4/45Typed letter: George [Boggs] and Earl Colgrove to Jerry Wald re: Navy films. Carbon typescript.2 pagesN.D.8 sketches of LSO signals.1 page1915N.D.“Air Force”- list of selected stock film.Mimeo- 21 pages2014/19/45Feature film reviewed and selected by Delmer Daves; list and detailed description of shots. Carbon typescript.ca. 50 pages202N.D.“Notes on Naval Aviation-Its Problems, Etc. From 1922”. Author unknown. Ribbon typescript.20 pages2037/26/45Statement by Lt. Jensen on Midway and Task Force 58. Carbon typescript with scattered pencil changes.6 pages10/3/45List of positions in any CV*9 Class CIC (nerve center of Task Force). Carbon typescript.8 pages9/26/45“Passing of the Word During Ships' Routine”. Ribbon typescript.1 page10/25/48Typed letter signed: Lt. Comdr. Richard Winn, USNR, to George Dorsey re: enclosed copy of Navy Day address by Vice-Admiral Carney.1 pageN.D.Notes on 4 nautical statistics. (3"×5" paper) Hand-lettered in pencil.1 page10/21/48“Fighter Squadron 152”- flight schedule submitted by Lt. Charles Baumeister. Mimeo- 1 page On verso: service and home add dress of two naval officers, hand-lettered in ink.204N.D.Suggested CIC operations. Ribbon typescript with frequent pencil holograph notes, changes, and deletions.11 pages10/3/45Positions in CV-9 Class CIC operations. Carbon typescript.16 pages205N.D.“Pilots and Aircraft Totals by Years-1911 to 1944”. Ribbon typescript.1 page6/44“America's Prime Weapon-Carrier Based Aviation” by Rear Admiral Dewitt C. Ramsey. (reprint from Aviation magazine) Ribbon typescript.4 pages1/42“VPB-The Patrol Bomber” by Rear Admiral John S. MECain (reprint from Flying and Popular Aviation). Ribbon typescript.3 pages1/42“VF-The Fighter” by Lt. Comdr. John B. Pearson, Jr. (reprint from Flying and Popular Aviation). Ribbon typescript.4 pages