The Milton and Barbara Merlin Papers of the American
Radio Archives (ARA) 
documents the careers of radio and television writers Milton and Barbara Merlin. The collection contains scripts of radio and television programs, story outlines, presentation materials, and correspondence, that range from 1923-1996, the bulk of the material dating from the years 1941-1967.Their most notable work includes shows like Mr. President (1947-1948), Boston Blackie (1944), The Ginny Simms Show (1943-1945), Everything for the Boys (1944), The Man Called X (1944-1946) and, Halls of Ivy (1950-1952).
For a description and inventory of the collection, consult the finding guide in the Online Archive of California (OAC).
For more information on the collection or assistance in using the materials, please contact Special Collections staff at special@library.ucsb.edu.
Photo credit: Milton and Barbara Merlin, with Benita Hume Colman and Ronald Colman.
