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Separate But Equal

 Series

Scope and Content

This series contains the files Margulies maintained while producing the movie Separate But Equal. These files include deal memos, correspondence, call sheets, research and location files, publicity files, and various versions of the script.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936 - 2005
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1977 - 2001

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Historical Note

Separate But Equal is a dramatization of the 1954 court case The Brown vs. Board of Education that resulted in the Supreme Court's landmark decision about school segregation. The miniseries, which aired on ABC in 1991, starred Sidney Poitier and Burt Lancaster. Margulies received an executive producer's credit and won an Emmy (along with George Stevens, Jr.) for Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special and Miniseries. The show won an additional Emmy and was nominated for six more. It also received three Golden Globe nominations.

Extent

From the Collection: 121.6 Linear Feet (111 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

This series is arranged in alphabetical order by file name.

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States