Alfred Hayes papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 6211

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Alfred Hayes papers consist of 15 boxes of papers collected and/or created by Alfred Hayes and one box of papers belonging to Marietta Elliott, who was married to Alfred Hayes. Alfred Hayes' papers include scripts, notes, poetry, and drafts of novels and screenplays. Marietta Elliott's papers comprise one box of photographs, correspondence, and other material.

Dates

Creation: 1940 - 1990

Creator

Hayes, Alfred, 1911-1985 (Person)
Elliott, Marietta, 1925-2016 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Extent

16 Linear Feet (16 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Alfred Hayes papers consist of 15 boxes of papers collected and/or created by Alfred Hayes and one box of papers belonging to Marietta Elliott, who was married to Alfred Hayes. Alfred Hayes worked as a screen and television writer, novelist, and poet. Hayes is known for his existential noir writing and for his poem, "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night," which was adapted into a song by Earl Robinson and later performed by Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and many others. Hayes' papers consist of scripts, notes, poetry, and drafts of novels and screenplays. Marietta Elliott worked as an actress and a dancer until she retired in the mid-1950s to raise a family. Marietta Elliott's papers comprise the smaller part of the collection -- containing photographs, letters, and other material.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Clyde Hayes, June 15, 2019.

Related Materials

See also: Clyde E. Elliott papers, Collection no. 6191, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California. Clyde E. Elliott was Marietta Elliott's father and Alfred Hayes' father-in-law.