The Finding Aid of the Martha Williamson Collection 0156
Lindsey Gant, Michaela Sinclair, Lucy Perrin
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
March 2017
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Malibu 90263-4786
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kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: Martha Williamson Collection
Identifier/Call Number: 0156
Physical Description:
13 Linear Feet
13 cartons
Date (inclusive): 1980-2000
Abstract: Martha Williamson was the Executive Producer and Head Writer for the television series, Touched by an Angel, where she promoted
messages of hope and encouragement to her viewers. Martha Williamson devoted her time to help others, both on television and
with charity organizations. This collection includes research, correspondence files, memorabilia, photographs, awards, and
periodicals.
Physical Location: Collection is stored in Payson 260, row 6.
Language of Material:
English
.
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains textual material collected by Martha Williamson, the Executive Producer and Head Writer for the award
winning television show
Touched By An Angel. The show aired for nine seasons from 1994-2003. This collection contains is divided into two series: Subject Files and Scripts.
The Subject Files include items including: Charity records; Cast and Crew Stories and Memories; Meeting notes; Correspondence;
Events and Awards; Fan Mail Response; Memoranda; Press Publications; Reviews; Updates and phone messages; and Writers' script
notes. The Scripts are primarily from the first season but also include the two series finale episodes, as well as the 200th
episode, and an untitled spin-off episode.
Biographical / Historical
Martha Williamson was the Executive Producer and Head Writer for the television series Touched by an Angel (1994-2003), which
lasted for nine seasons. Touched by an Angel starred award winning actors including Roma Downey, Della Reese and John Dye.
Williamson's work was honored with many awards, including the Freedom Works Award from Congress, the Templeton Prize, the
Edward R Murrow Responsibility in Television Award, the Anti-Defamation League's Deborah Award, and the Producers Guild Nova
Award. Through this television show, Williamson addressed many difficult topics, including human rights violations, racism
and domestic violence, in order to promote a message of hope and responsibility. She was actively involved with charity work,
primarily with organizations fighting against slavery in Sudan, and assisted former Secretary of State Colin Powell with the
introduction to his mentoring program, America's Promise Alliance.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Martha Williamson Collection, Collection no. 156, Special Collections and University Archives,
University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Arrangement
Boxes 1 and 2 are divided into two series: Series 1 - Subject Files; Series 2 - Scripts. Boxes 3 - 13 are unprocessed and
are arranged by type of material. This includes VHS tapes; research and correspondence files; published materials; photographs
and scrapbooks; apparel and memorabilia; plaques, awards, and framed objects; and periodicals.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to Pepperdine Libraries Special Collections and Archives in 2016.
box 1, box 2
Series 1:
Subject Files
1995-2003
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Memorabilia
Fan Mail
Cast (Performing Arts)
Screenwriters--Credits
Charity
box 1, folder 1
Angels from the Vatican
1997
box 1, folder 2
Anti-Defamation League
1996
Scope and Contents
Contains a letter and photograph from U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer congratulating Martha Williamson on willing the Deborah Award,
presented by the Anti-Defamation League.
box 1, folder 3
Cable Meetings Attendees
1997
box 1, folder 4
Caroline Film Productions, Inc
2000-2001
box 1, folder 5
Cast and Crew- Stories and Memories: "Comical"
2002-2003
Scope and Contents
"Wrap Project" of story submissions for series finale. These stories were labeled as "comical".
box 1, folder 6
Cast and Crew- Stories and Memories: "Miscellaneous"
2003
Scope and Contents
"Wrap Project" of story submissions for series finale. These stories were labeled as "miscellaneous".
box 1, folder 7
Cast and Crew- Stories and Memories: "Touching"
2003
Scope and Contents
"Wrap Project" of story submissions for series finale. These stories were labeled as "touching".
box 1, folder 9
Charity- Correspondence
1996-2001
Scope and Contents
Contains a letter written by a student from Pepperdine University requesting an internship at the Touched by an Angel studio.
box 1, folder 11
Correspondence- Miscellaneous
1996
2001
box 1, folder 12
Daily Activity Tasklist- Jim Evans
1998
box 1, folder 13
Events and Awards
1996-1998
box 1, folder 14
Events and Awards
1999-2001
box 1, folder 15
Fan Mail- Garrett Rose
1999
box 1, folder 16
Fan Mail Response
1996
1998
box 1, folder 17
Fan Mail Response
1998-1999
Scope and Contents
Contains many notes of complaint regarding the perceived "removal of religious programming" from public television.
box 1, folder 18
Fan Mail Response
1999-2000
box 1, folder 20
Guest Star- Kirk Douglas Publicity
2000-03-14
box 1, folder 21
Hand Written Notes- Martha Williamson
1998
2001
box 1, folder 22
Hearts & Voices Charity
1996
box 1, folder 24
Invitations- Charities and Events
1999-2002
box 1, folder 25
Lifetime Learning Systems Program
1997
box 1, folder 26
Memoranda- Lisa Dolab
1998-2000
box 1, folder 27
Memoranda- Network
1998-1999
box 1, folder 28
Post Production- Music and Film Processing
1997
box 1, folder 29
Press Publications
1995-1999
box 1, folder 30
Producers Guild of America- Golden Laurel Awards
1997-03-12
box 1, folder 31
Publicity Packets
1995-2003
box 1, folder 32
Published Book- Press Releases
1997-1998
box 1, folder 33
Rankings- Weekly Household Ranking at #1
1998-1999
box 1, folder 34
Rolodex- Contact Information
1977-2000
box 1, folder 35
"Sez Who?" Quotation- Award
1998
box 1, folder 36
Shonka, J. Scott
1999
Scope and Contents
Contains letter from Jim Backlin, Chief of Staff for Congressman Roscoe G. Bartlett, recommending J. Scott Shonka for a guest
role on Touched by an Angel.
box 1, folder 39
True Stories From Touched By An Angel- One Hour Special
1998
box 1, folder 40
Updates and Phone Messages
1998
box 2, folder 2
Writers- Bob Colleary
1997-1999
Scope and Contents
Written on folder: "Goodbye / Credits"
box 2, folder 3
Writers- Brian Bird
1998-2000
Scope and Contents
Written on folder: "Love / Revelations"
box 2, folder 4
Writers- Burt Pearl
1997-1999
box 2, folder 5
Writers- Dan Forer
1997-1999
Scope and Contents
Written on folder: "True Stories / Letters"
box 2, folder 6
Writers- Debbie Smith
1999
box 2, folder 7
Writers- Glenn Berenbeim
1997-2000
box 2, folder 8
Writers- Jennifer Wharton
1997-2000
box 2, folder 9
Writers- Kenny Solms
1997
box 2, folder 10
Writers- Marilyn Osborn
1997-1998
box 2, folder 11
Writers- Kenny Solms
1997
box 2, folder 12
Writers- Michael Glassberg
1995-1998
box 2, folder 13
Writers- Roseanne Welch and Christine Pettit
1997-1999
box 2, folder 14
Writers- Sally Bunkall and Sally Howell
1997-1998
Scope and Contents
Written on folder: "Altering Views"
box 2, folder 15
Writers- Steve Smith
1998
box 2, folder 16
Writers- Susan Wick
1997-1998
box 2
Series 2:
Scripts
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Television scripts
box 2, folder 18
Episode 102: "Show Me the Way to Go Home"
1994-08-12
box 2, folder 19
Episode 103: "Fallen Angela"
1994-08-22
box 2, folder 20
Episode 104: "Tough Love"
1994-09-09
box 2, folder 21
Episode 105: "Cassie's Choice"
1994-09-22
box 2, folder 22
Episode 106: "The Heart of the Matter"
1994-09-30
box 2, folder 23
Episode 707: "The Empty Chair" Revised Draft
2000
box 2, folder 24
Episode 921: "I Will Walk With You, Part One"
2003-03-10
box 2, folder 25
Episode 922: "I Will Walk With You, Part Two"
2003-03-10
box 2, folder 26
Untitled Spin-off
1996-07-05
