Stephen Geller papers
Description
The papers of Stephen D. Geller include scripts, correspondence, book drafts, personal memorabilia, and various other items relating to his life. The papers document Geller’s career as a film and television script writer, playwright, and novelist, as well as his interests in magazine and non-fiction writing. The papers contain several copies of Dartmouth magazines such as the "Jack-O-Lantern", "Greensleeves", a few copies of "The Dartmouth", as well as a number of materials relating to plays written while at Dartmouth. The papers also contain a number of screenplays and teleplays written by Geller for films such as “Slaughterhouse Five,” “Pretty Poison” (which was based on his novel “She Let Him Continue”), “Mother’s Little Helpers,” “Warburg: A Man Of Influence,” and “1492.” Material for a guest appearance on the television series “Laugh-In” is also included in the collection. In addition to screenplays and scripts are various drafts of books written by Geller (“Flora,” “She Let Him Continue,” “Vampire Tapestry,”). Personal materials such as photographs, negatives, mounted slides, sound and film recordings, letters, and the passport of Harriet Geller are also contained in the collection.
Dates
- 1940 - 2007
Creator
- Geller, Stephen D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
These materials may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
53.5 Linear Feet (52 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository