Introduction to the Neil Simon Collection

The Library of Congress is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the Neil Simon Collection-the papers and other materials from the most successful American playwright in history. A playwright, screenwriter, librettist, and television writer, among Simon’s many classic works are: Barefoot in the Park, Sweet Charity, The Odd Couple, The Sunshine Boys, The Heartbreak Kid, The Goodbye Girl, Brighton Beach Memoirs, and his Pulitzer Prize winning Lost in Yonkers. The Neil Simon Collection is rich in hundreds of scripts for dozens of titles, many handwritten drafts. Here you’ll see a few sample highlights of items from the collection.
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