James Elward papers, 1938-1996.

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James Elward papers, 1938-1996.

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The James Elward collection contains material relating to Elward's work as a writer in television, theater, and novels. Television material includes scripts for soap operas such as "The Guiding Light," "The Young Marrieds," and "The Secret Storm," and scripts for other television productions including episodes for Kraft Television Theater ("Paper Fox Hole," 1956) and the U.S. Steel Hour ("Victim" and "Upbeat," 1953). There are also production reports and correspondence. Material for his theater work includes dozens of scripts by Elward, correspondence, advertisements and posters, and photographs. Material relating to his novels includes drafts and final copies, hard and soft cover books, book cover illustrations, publisher correspondence, and notes and ideas. There is also personal material such as diaries and day planners, Army and reunion correspondence, family photographs and albums, awards, and personal correspondence.

53.32 cubic ft. (64 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7974740

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Van Slyke, Helen, 1919-1979

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James, Rebecca, 1928-1996

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Student at Winthrop College (Rock Hill, S.C.) From the description of College notebook, 1912. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 30815816 ...

Elward, James

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James Elward was a playwright and author born in 1928 and based in New York City. He was most noted for writing soap operas in the 1960s and 1970s such as "The Secret Storm," "The Guiding Light," and "Dr. Kildare." He also wrote and produced a soap opera called "The Young Marrieds." Additionally, he wrote several plays for theaters in New York and London. He was active in summer stock with the Barnstormers in Tamworth, New Hampshire. He published three novels for Doubleday under the name of Rebe...