William Lederer Papers, 1959-2013
- IdentificationMidwest MS Lederer
- TitleWilliam Lederer Papers, 1959-2013 Midwest.MS.Lederer
- PublisherThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
- RepositoryThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
- Physical Description4.6 linear feet (5 boxes, 3 cartons, and 4 folders)
- Date1959-2013
- Location1 24 2
- AbstractChicago playwright and nephew of Studs Cunningham, upon whom James T. Farrell based the main character of his Studs Lonigan trilogy. Included are Lederer's original plays, screenplays, novel, novella, and poetry. Contains biographical statement, articles, clippings, and reviews. Also eight letters from James T. Farrell to Lederer, 1972-1973, and one letters from Marshall Brooks, 2004.
- OriginationLederer, William L.
Chicago playwright and nephew of Studs Cunningham, upon whom James T. Farrell based the main character of his Studs Lonigan trilogy. Included are Lederer's original plays, screenplays, novel, novella, and poetry. Also eight letters from James T. Farrell to Lederer, 1972-1973, and one letter from Marshall Brooks, 2004.
This material is unprocessed, and is available by appointment only.
- NamesLederer, William L.
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Subject
- Chicago
- Literature
- Theater