William M. Green Papers

Collection

Identifier: PCL-MS-0029

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The William M. Green Papers consist of manuscript materials for several of the author's books. The materials date from around 1969 to 1984.

Dates

Creation: 1969-1984, undated

Extent

3.34 Cubic Feet (9 archives boxes)

Creator

Green, William M. (Mark), 1929- (Person)

Scope and Contents

The William M. Green Papers consist of manuscript materials for several of his books. Included are related materials such as correspondence explaining the manuscripts, notes, outlines, style sheets, literary reviews and galley sheets.

Additional materials from William M. Green may be found at Boston University.

Biographical / Historical

William Mark Green was born on November 30, 1929, in New York, New York. He received a B.F.A., 1950, from the University of Texas. On November 17, 1950, he married Lindsay Waggener. They have a son.

Green has worked in theatre, television, radio, and nightclubs for several years under the name William Iden. He was production associate and staff writer for the National Broadcasting Corporation. He is currently a writer and producer for the ABC-television network in New York, New York. He has co-authored with Will Greene three screenplays The Volunteers, A Charmed Life, and Never Say Die. He also has written-three plays The Rock of Kosciusko Street, The Odyssey of Howard Singleton, That Merry Gang and a musical Nell.

William M. Green is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Dramatists Guild, and the Writers Guild of America.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by William M. Green beginning in 1974, with several additions since.