Papers, 1957-1984.

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Papers, 1957-1984.

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Collection contains materials relating to Shavelson's work as an author, screenwriter and motion picture producer and director from 1957-1984. Collection contains mainly scripts of motion pictures that Shavelson either wrote, produced or directed along with research notes, shooting schedules, newspaper clippings, reviews and related correspondence (1957-1984); scripts and other materials relating to the television special "Ike"; professional correspondence (1959-1979); transcript of an oral interview (1981); the manuscripts, galleys, research notes and legal contracts for the books he authored (1966-1978); materials relating to the Writer's Guild of America, West (1969-1979); and miscellaneous photographs.

18.35 cubic ft. (19 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7301988

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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Shavelson, Melville, 1917-2007

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Shavelson was a screenwriter and motion picture producer and director from 1944-1979. He wrote, produced or directed the motion pictures "Seven Little Foys" (1954), "Houseboat" (1957) and "Yours, Mine and Ours" (1967) among many others. He also wrote, directed and produced the 1979 television special "Ike," a dramatization of the World War II experiences of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Shavelson was active in the Writer's Guild of America, West and also authored the books "The Eleventh Commandment" (19...