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Morse (Carlton E.) papers
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  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Biographical Note
  • Scope and Contents
  • Preferred Citation
  • Related Materials

  • Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
    Title: Carlton E. Morse papers
    Creator: Morse, Carlton E.
    Identifier/Call Number: M0362
    Identifier/Call Number: 531
    Physical Description: 47 Linear Feet
    Date (inclusive): 1932-1982
    Abstract: Carlton Morse was a prolific radio and later television dramatist perhaps best known for writing "One Man's Family." His collection contains scripts, scrapbooks, photographs, and audiovisual media.
    Language of Material: English .

    Conditions Governing Access

    Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

    Conditions Governing Use

    While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

    Biographical Note

    Carlton Errol Morse (June 4, 1901 - May 24, 1993) was a radio dramatist who joined the production staff of NBC in 1930. He wrote programs such as One Man's Family, 1932-1959, I Love a Mystery, 1939-1944, and others.

    Scope and Contents

    Contains radio and TV scripts, correspondence, newsclippings, publicity materials, photographs, 90 reels of film, and sound recordings.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item] Carlton E. Morse Papers, M0362, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

    Related Materials

    M0770 Carlton Morse: Oral history interview by Eugene D. Carlisle and related correspondence and reference material, 1936-1981
    https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/ft3b69n5sm/

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Drama -- 20th century
    Radio plays -- Production and direction.
    American literature -- 20th century.
    Television plays