Papers, 1949-1977.

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Papers, 1949-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29950660

Collection consists mainly of scripts for television dramas and documentaries written by Gay along with related notes, outlines and research materials. Included is the script for "Kill Me If You Can," (aired in 1977) the story of death row inmate, Caryl Chessman, whose numerous appeals in the 1950s and final execution in 1960 gained notariety. Research materials for this production include audio recordings of Gay reading court transcripts and fifteen hours of Gay interviewing Chessman's counsel, Rosalie Asher.

31.05 cubic ft. (69 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7280876

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Gay, John, 1909-1999

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Gay is a writer of mainly television dramas and documentaries. From the description of Papers, 1949-1977. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 29950660 ...

Asher, Rosalie.

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Chessman, Caryl, 1921-1960

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