This collection consists of the papers of American composer, arranger, and associate producer of film Roger Edens (1905-1970). The papers include scripts, production information, and music scores. Edens was associate producer for a number of musical films, including "On the Town" (1949), "Show Boat" (1951), "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), and "The Band Wagon" (1953).

Materials include correspondence, memos, and personal files relating to Edens' career at MGM and other studios. There are original arrangements for stars such as Judy Garland and Ethel Merman, sheet music from other composers, books, records, and transcriptions. There are scripts in various stages for many MGM musicals including Good News (1947), Easter Parade (1948), On the Town (1949), Show Boat (1951), An American in Paris (1951), and Funny Face (1957).