Collection ID: LMC 2622
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Summary

Creator:
Echard, Margaret, 1895-1982
Abstract:
Echard mss., ca. 1903–1968, consist of the correspondence, newspaper clippings, articles, typescripts of mystery novels, short stories, plays, and scripts for stage and screen of writer Margaret Echard.
Extent:
26 Boxes
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Echard mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Margaret Echard was born February 9, 1895 in Brazil, Indiana to Charles C. and Braddie Echard. Her father was a dramatic reader and she delivered her first Shakespearean monologue at age 5. In 1914, she graduated from the Dillenbeck School of Expression where she majored in Literary Arts and drama. In 1921, the family moved to Southern California, where Margaret became involved with the Pasadena Players and the Little Theater. From 1922–1929, she assisted in directing and writing for the travelling McCall–Bridge Stock Company. Among other major studios, Echard worked as a writer for MGM for a number of years. She died on May 16, 1982.

Scope and Content:

Plays includes the plays of Echard and various other authors, with the sub-sections Echard, EBPC (Echard-Bridge Play Company), Actors' Parts, Other Authors, and Miscellaneous. Novels includes copies and drafts of many of Echard's novels, arranged by title. Short Stories includes various copies and drafts of Echard's short stories arranged by title. Radio Scripts includes various copies and drafts of radio sketches and serials by Echard, including long-running serial The Forty Niners. Synopses includes copies of synopses of plays, novels, stories, and radio serials written by Echard. Other Writings includes other of Echard's works that could not be categorized into the other sections. Miscellaneous includes all other materials in the collection, including correspondence, clippings, journals, notes, and others documents.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2008
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into the following series: I. Plays, II. Novels. III. Short Stories, IV. Radio Scripts, V. Synopses, VI. Other Writings, and VII. Miscellaneous.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Echard mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu