Papers, 1951-1991.

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Papers, 1951-1991.

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The collection consists of George Schaefer's correspondence and production files related to over eighty television, theatre, and film projects. Files include production materials, clippings, publicity kits, scripts, and business correspondence, including correspondence originating from Compass Productions and Foote, Cone, and Belding. The bulk of material relates to Schaefer's directorial and production responsibilities for approximately 40 Hallmark Hall of Fame television productions. The files also include scrapbooks of publicity materials and clippings, posters, a portion of his many awards and honors, and small amount of teaching material from Schaefer's tenure as Department Chair and Associate Dean of the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television.

56 boxes (28 linear ft.)1 map folder.23 oversize boxes.1 shoebox.

University of California, Los Angeles

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University of California, Los Angeles

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Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.

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Schaefer, George, 1920-1997

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George Schaefer (1920-1997) earned his B.A. from Lafayette College before attending Yale Drama School for one year. He enlisted in the army during World War II, where he directed over fifty plays for the Central Pacific Base Command. Following the war, he headed to New York to continue his work in the theatre. In 1953 he began his collaboration with Hallmark Hall of Fame television productions, directing a live televised stage performance of Hamlet. Schaefer eventually produced and/or directed 5...

Compass Productions

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