Moody (Alan) papers, circa 1930

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Summary

Title:
Alan B. Moody Papers
Dates:
circa 1930
Creators:
Moody, Alan
Abstract:
Alan Moody (1900-1944)was an architect, playwright and novelist who made his home in Southern California. The collection consists of manuscripts, a book, press clippings and reviews relating to Alan Moody.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alan B. Moody Papers (Collection 420). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of manuscripts, a book, press clippings and reviews relating to Alan Moody. Includes a copy of his Sleep in the sun. Manuscripts include All but the bride, The high street, Myra, The restless flame, and To the son!

Biographical / historical:

Moody was born in 1900; he became an architect, playwright, and novelist who made his home in Southern California; works include The questionable Elaine, a three-act play produced in 1930, and Sleep in the sun, a novel published in 1945; he died in 1944.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. John Odin and the Santa Monica Public Library, 1975.
Processing information:

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Processed by Charlotte Payne, February 1976.

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Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Charlotte Payne, February 1976; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-18 11:56:52 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alan B. Moody Papers (Collection 420). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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