Adrian and Joan Scott papers, 1940-1972.

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Adrian and Joan Scott papers, 1940-1972.

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Collection contains materials relating to Adrian and Joan Scott's career in film and television from 1940-1972. Adrian Scott materials consist mainly of scripts for motion pictures and television written or produced by Scott along with budgets, reviews, production reports, shooting schedules, advertising, posters and publicity and related correspondence (1940-1972). Collection also includes miscellaneous materials relating to his work in England; the script of the play "Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers"; professional correspondence (1940-1972); legal briefs, petitions, press releases, newspaper clippings, testimony transcripts and speeches relating to the House Committee on Un-American Activities (1947-1958); miscellaneous photographs; and drafts of plays, television and motion picture scripts by associates of Scott (1945-1971). Joan Scott materials include scripts to the television shows "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Lassie," and "SurfSide 6" (1956-1961, 1972); and miscellaneous other materials.

17.75 cubic ft. (38 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7319303

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities (1934-1975)

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