- TitleDonald Davis and Dorothy Mathews family papers, 1887 - 1973 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1887 - 1973 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
2 linear ft. of papers
- Summary
The collection consists of scripts and miscellany. Donald Davis was an American playwright and producer and director active in television from the mid-1930s. Most of the material is related to Donald Davis and his wife, actress-turned-producer Dorothy Mathews. There is some material on Donald's father, the playwright Owen Davis. There is also some music by composer Frederick Cooke.
- BiographyDonald Davis was an American playwright and producer and director active in television from the mid-1930s. He was the son of playwright Owen Davis and was married to actress-turned-producer Dorothy Mathews.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationAnonymous gift, 2001.
- Preferred citationDonald Davis and Dorothy Mathews family papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 541
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings
