Northwestern Library unveils Garry Marshall Collection public exhibition

EVANSTON, Ill. --- For the first time, Northwestern University Library is showcasing dozens of items from the one-of-a-kind Garry Marshall Collection, documenting the life and work of the legendary TV and film writer, director and producer. This public exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the historic career of Marshall ’56, a Northwestern alum who passed away in 2016. 

Best known for creating iconic sitcoms like “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mork & Mindy,” as well as directing blockbuster films such as “Pretty Woman” and “The Princess Diaries,” Marshall has made many contributions to the field of entertainment that continues to shape audiences around the world. 

EXHIBITION DETAILS: 

The Garry Marshall Collection features scripts, props, costumes, correspondences and pop-culture memorabilia from his long-standing career as a writer, producer and director. Additionally, on Friday, Nov. 15, members of Marshall's family will attend a public reception from 3 to 5 p.m. at the main library. They will be available to speak with the media on his enduring legacy in television and film and the family’s donation of Marshall's papers to Northwestern. 

WHEN: Public reception with the Marshall family: Friday, Nov. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. 
Exhibition viewing hours: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

WHERE: Northwestern University Library, 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston 

WHY: This exclusive exhibition grants the media a unique view of Garry Marshall’s personal collection, offering an intimate look at Hollywood history through the lens of one of its most celebrated creators. 

RSVP: Media must RSVP to Stephen.j.lewis@northwestern.edu. 

The exhibit opens Monday, Nov. 3 and continues through the end of the fall academic quarter. The full Garry Marshall archive also is accessible for research purposes by appointment. Read more about the extensive archive in Northwestern Magazine.