David Lewis Hammarstrom Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of xeroxed background research, correspondences, interview excerpts, audio tapes with full interviews with cast members, and draft and published versions of Hammarstrom's book. The background research contains literature and clippings relating the "Flower Drum Song" shows. The correspondences are between Hammarstrom and the publisher and interviewees. The interview excerpts were intended for usage in the published book.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 2003-01-01 - 2006-12-31
Language of Materials
The materials in this collection are in English
Conditions Governing Use
For reference use only; not for reproduction, distribution, or deposit in another collection. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Director of Collections. If publishing, cite: Courtesy of David Lewis Hammarstrom, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) Collection.
Biographical / Historical
David Lewis Hammarstrom is an author who conducted research and interviews for his book about the broadway show "Flower Drum Song." The book looks at the original Rogers and Hammerstein production from 1958 and the 2002 revival written by David Henry Hwang. It explores how the perception of the show by the the general public has changed over the years and the revival's chaotic journey to opening night. For his research, Hammarstrom conducted interviews with members of the original and revival cast to recount their experiences in the show.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (1 archival box containing 40 folders, 1 book, and 16 audio cassettes )
Arrangement
Arranged in Series: [1] Correspondences; [2] Research; [3] Manuscript and documents relating to the book; [4] Interviewee documents; [5] Audio cassettes
- Title
- David Lewis Hammarstrom Collection
- Author
- Kevin Chu
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository