Jeb Rosebrook papers, 1971-2001.

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Jeb Rosebrook papers, 1971-2001.

The Jeb Rosebrook papers, 1971-2001, include several drafts of "Hanta Yo"--dialogue outlines and scripts with extensive revision notes by Rosebrook and other participants of the Warner Brothers production team. The story traces the coming of age of a young Lakota Sioux warrior as he rises to the challenges of manhood. The drama of mini-series reflects detailed portrayals of tribal domestic life, rituals, dances, and religious beliefs. Attitudes toward war with other Native tribes as well as the advancing white culture are incorporated into the plot. The mini-series was also titled "Winter Count," "Legend of the Mysterious Warrior," and "Mystic Warrior" as drafts were revised in 1981 and 1982. Scene and sequence outline drafts also have frequent marginal notation by Rosebrook, the director, and some members of the film crew. Of particular note is correspondence from Lakota Indian tribesman in response to Rosebrook's scripts in an effort to improve the historic and cultural accuracy of the dialogue and scene sequencing. Correspondence also includes Rosebrook's own recommendations for revision to reflect a more accurate portrayal of the Native Americans in the story as a result of his research. An example of Rosebrook's research notes is included in the collection. In addition to these materials, the collection also contains scripts and notes from "The Christmas Gift," "I Will Fight No More Forever," "Junior Bonner," "Miracle on 34th Street," (1973 production) "The Prince of Central Park," "The Waltons," and "The Yeagers."

2.7 cubic ft. (6 boxes)

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Hill, Ruth Beebe

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Author. Authority on Plains Indians before white influence. From the description of Papers, 1967,1978. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 52298489 ...

Warner Bros. Television.

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Rosebrook, Jeb

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Jeb Rosebrook was a journalist, novelist, and film script writer. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia in 1957. Beginning in 1979, he began adapting the television miniseries of Ruth Beebe Hill's book, "Hanta Yo." Rosebrook did extensive research on Native American culture for the television mini-series, which would be aired under the title "Mystic Warrior." In addition to his work on "Mystic Warrior," Rosebrook wrote for several other television shows and movie...