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http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf0489n6hb No online items Finding Aid for the Colin Higgins Papers, ca. 1960-1987 Processed by Manuscripts Division staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Manuscripts Division Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/ © 1998 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid for the Colin Higgins 1560 1 Papers, ca. 1960-1987 Finding Aid for the Colin Higgins Papers, ca. 1960-1987 Collection number: 1560 UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Manuscripts Division Los Angeles, CA Contact Information Manuscripts Division UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 Telephone: 310/825-4988 (10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Pacific Time) Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/ Processed by: Manuscripts Division staff, 1998 Encoded by: Caroline Cubé Online finding aid edited by: Josh Fiala, January 2003 © 1998 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: Colin Higgins Papers, Date (inclusive): ca. 1960-1987 Collection number: 1560 Creator: Higgins, Colin Extent: 147 boxes (73.5 linear ft.) 2 oversize folders Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections. Los Angeles, California 90095-1575 Abstract: Colin Higgins (1941-1988) was a screenwriter and director of the film comedies Harold and Maude, Silver streak, Foul Play, and Nine to Five. The collection consists of personal and professional correspondence, screenplays in various drafts, research materials, production reports, army and college notes, and photographs. Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information. Language: English. Restrictions on Use and Reproduction Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright. Restrictions on Access COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access. Additional Physical Form Available A copy of the original version of this online finding aid is available at the UCLA Department of Special Collections for in-house consultation and may be obtained for a fee. Please contact: Finding Aid for the Colin Higgins 1560 2 Papers, ca. 1960-1987 Public Services Division UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 Telephone: 310/825-4988 (10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Pacific Time) Email: [email protected] Provenance/Source of Acquisition Colin Higgins 1988 Trust, bequest, 1988. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Colin Higgins Papers (Collection 1560). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles. UCLA Catalog Record ID UCLA Catalog Record ID: 1720447 Biography Higgins was born in Noumea, New Caledonia on July 28, 1941; attended Sorbonne, University of Paris, 1965; BA, Stanford, 1967; MFA, UCLA, 1970; screenwriter and director of film comedies Harold and Maude, Silver Streak, Foul Play, and Nine to Five; his film, Harold and Maude, was based on a screenplay written for his master's thesis; died on August 5, 1988. Scope and Content Collection consists of papers of Colin Higgins Productions, including personal and professional correspondence, screenplays in various drafts, research materials, production reports, army and college notes, and photographs. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Higgins, Colin--Archives. Motion picture producers and directors--Archival resources. Screenwriters--Archival resources. Screenplays. Items Removed from Collection The following film reels have been transferred to the UCLA Film and Television Archive. • Nine to Five, 6 reels. • Nine to Five, reels 1-3; [in box]. • Nine to Five, reduction of reels 3-4. • Opus One. • Retreat. • Silver Streak, promo. • Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. • Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, gag reel. • The Devil's Daughter, part 1. • The Devil's Daughter, part 2. • Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, gag reel 3:1 xfer, TRK head. • Harold and Maude, 139, Colin Higgins #273-6769. • Best Little Whorehouse in Texas [in box]. • Foul Play, Colin Higgins' personal copy. • 35mm test of Harold and Maude. A Long Day in a Short Year Box 135, Folder [ A Long Day in a Short Year, script; Typescript with holograph corrections]. 13 A Man Who . Finding Aid for the Colin Higgins 1560 3 Papers, ca. 1960-1987 Container List Box 130, Folder 1 [ A Man Who, script]. Another Hero Box 135, Folder [Another Hero, short story(?)]. 18 Army Box 136, Folder 6 [2d infantry division - correspondence, clippings, orders.]. Box 137, Folder 8 U.S. Army discharge. Box 137, Folder [U.S. Army records - duty transfers, etc]. 10 Box 141, Folder 5 [8th Infantry Division newspapers]. Battle of the Wizards Box 59, Folder 12 Partial screenplay and notes. Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Box , Folder 1 [Set designs, 2 items]. Box 1, Folder 1 [ Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, 7 posters]. Box 1, Folder 1 [Set plan, 1 item]. Box 1, Folder 2 [Set designs, 9 items]. Box 15, Folder 2 Actors for consideration. Box 15, Folder 3 Advertising. Box 15, Folder 4 Ad/pub weekly reports. Box 15, Folder 5 Opening ad. Box 15, Folder 6 Award nominations. Box 15, Folder 7 Budget. Box 15, Folder 8 Call sheets (location). Box 15, Folder 9 Call sheets (at Universal). Box 15, Folder 10 Casting. Box 16, Folder 1 Location cast list with deal information. Box 16, Folder 2 Character lists. Box 16, Folder 3 Cast deal memos. Box 16, Folder 4 Staff and crew lists. Box 16, Folder 5 Crew deals. Box 16, Folder 6 Cast and crew gifts. Box 16, Folder 7 One line continuity. Box 16, Folder 8 Day out of days. Box 16, Folder 9 Deals. Box 16, Folder 10 Earnings. Box 16, Folder 11 Editing breakdown. Box 16, Folder 12 Editorial schedules and names of editors and phone #s. Box 16, Folder 13 Gag reel. Box 16, Folder 14 Legal. Box 16, Folder 15 Limericks. Box 16, Folder 16 Locations. Box 16, Folder 17 Looping lines. Box 16, Folder 18 Maps, memorabilia. Box 16, Folder 19 Miscellaneous. Box 17, Folder 1 Miscellaneous expenses. Box 17, Folder 2 Piano sheet music. Box 17, Folder 3 Music submitted unsolicited. Box 17, Folder 4 Music. Box 17, Folder 5 Music lyrics, changes, etc. Box 17, Folder 6 Narration. Box 17, Folder 7 Narration and lyrics. Box 17, Folder 8 Football announcer sequence. Box 17, Folder 9 Personal notes to Colin Higgins. Box 17, Folder 10 C. Higgins: Personal notes, New Zealand 1982. Box 18, Folders 1, C. Higgins: Personal notes, etc. - Australia 1982 (2 folders). 2 Finding Aid for the Colin Higgins 1560 4 Papers, ca. 1960-1987 Container List Box 18, Folder 3 Production photographs. Box 18, Folder 4 Cast photographs - [empty]. Box 18, Folder 5 Casting photographs - 4 envelopes; Chicken ranch girls and backups, doggettes, aggies. Box 18, Folder 6 Photographs ordered for Colin Higgins. Box 18, Folder 7 Play - final draft - revised February 23, 1978. Box 19, Folder 1 Play. Revised February 23, 1978; With pencilled notes. Box 19, Folder 2 Play. Revised February 23, 1978. 2 copies. Box 19, Folder 3 Shooting and Post-production schedule. Box 19, Folder 4 Post-production. Box 19, Folder 5 Premiere - Austin, Texas. July 11, 1982. Box 19, Folder 6 Pre-production. Box 19, Folder 7 Previews. Box 19, Folder 8 Production boards and script breakdowns. Box 19, Folder 10 Production notes. Box 19, Folder 11 Production reports (at Universal). Box 19, Folder 12 Production reports (location). Box 19, Folder 13 Program from the play. Box 19, Folder 14 Program from the film. Box 20, Folder 1 Promotions. Box 20, Folder 2 Props. Box 20, Folder 3 Deauville Film Festival clippings. Box 20, Folder 4 Press clippings - prior to opening. Box 20, Folder 5 Press kits - 2 items. Box 20, Folder 6 Australia - New Zealand press clippings. Box 20, Folder 7 Australia - New Zealand press clippings #2. Box 20, Folder 8 Press clippings from Texas location. Box 21, Folder 1 Press clippings from Texas location #2. Box 21, Folder 2 Publicity. Box 21, Folder 3 Interviews - Colin Higgins. Box 21, Folder 4 MPAA rating. Box 21, Folder 5 The Chicken Ranch book. Box 21, Folder 6 Research. Box 21, Folder 7 Theodora Van Runkel interview. Box 21, Folder 8 Colin Higgins - backup research. Box 21, Folder 9 Dolly Parton interviews. Box 22, Folder 1 Texas Monthly article. Box 22, Folder 2 Interview with Sheriff Jim Boutwell. Box 22, Folder 3 Playboy article. Box 22, Folder 4 Universal's residuals list. Box 22, Folders Reviews (3 folders). 5-7 Box 22, Folder 8 Screenings. Box 22, Folder 9 King Masterson draft, July 17, 1980 - First draft screenplay; 2 copies. Box 23, Folder 1 King Masterson draft, April 24, 1980; 2 copies. Box 23, Folder 2 Early notes, December 1980 and January 1981. Box 23, Folder 3 Author's outline with notes January 1981. Box 23, Folder 4 Outline, February 1, 1981. Box 23, Folder 5 Revisions February 16, 1981. Box 23, Folder 6 Outline, February 24, 1981.