Alfred Hayes papers, 1940-1990

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Summary

Creators:
Hayes, Alfred, 1911-1985 and Elliott, Marietta, 1925-2016
Abstract:
The Alfred Hayes papers consist of 15 boxes of papers collected and/or created by Alfred Hayes and one box of papers belonging to Marietta Elliott, who was married to Alfred Hayes. Alfred Hayes worked as a screen and television writer, novelist, and poet. Hayes is known for his existential noir writing and for his poem, "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night," which was adapted into a song by Earl Robinson and later performed by Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and many others. Hayes' papers consist of scripts, notes, poetry, and drafts of novels and screenplays. Marietta Elliott worked as an actress and a dancer until she retired in the mid-1950s to raise a family. Marietta Elliott's papers comprise the smaller part of the collection -- containing photographs, letters, and other material.
Extent:
16 Linear Feet 16 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Alfred Hayes papers, Collection no. 6211, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The Alfred Hayes papers consist of 15 boxes of papers collected and/or created by Alfred Hayes and one box of papers belonging to Marietta Elliott, who was married to Alfred Hayes. Alfred Hayes' papers include scripts, notes, poetry, and drafts of novels and screenplays. Marietta Elliott's papers comprise one box of photographs, correspondence, and other material.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Clyde Hayes, June 15, 2019.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Alfred Hayes papers, Collection no. 6211, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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