Abraham Lincoln for the Defense
Sub-Series
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Scope and Content
This sub-series contains correspondence, production files, budgets, photographs of possible shooting locations, research files and scripts for Margulies' various attempts at producing Abraham Lincoln for the Defense. Also included in this sub-series are VHS recordings compiled by Margulies' location scouts.
Dates
- Creation: 1936 - 2005
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1977 - 2001
Creator
- From the Collection: Margulies, Stan (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Historical Note
Abraham Lincoln for the Defense was a made-for-TV movie depicting Lincoln's 1859 defense of Quinn "Peachy" Harrison, whose family had backed his 1858 run for the United States Senate. The film's script was written by John McGreevey.
Extent
From the Collection: 121.6 Linear Feet (111 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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
ctlibarc@usc.edu
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States
ctlibarc@usc.edu