Solomon (Aubrey) papers, 1973-1985

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Aubrey Solomon papers
Dates:
1973-1985
Creators:
Solomon, Aubrey
Abstract:
This collection chiefly consists of the television scripts of screenwriter, editor, and producer Aubrey Solomon, dating from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. There are also photocopies of film information for Twentieth Century-Fox releases and two interviews and audiovisual materials.
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Box: 3
Extent:
3.375 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Aubrey Solomon papers, Collection no. 2508, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection chiefly consists of the television scripts of screenwriter, editor, and producer Aubrey Solomon, dating from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. There are also photocopies of film information for Twentieth Century-Fox releases and two interviews and audiovisual materials.

Box 1 contains scripts; a folder of reviews, stills, and publicity for the film "Hester Street" (1975); photocopies of film promotional sheets and film synopses for movies released by Twentieth Century-Fox from 1979 to 1982, as well as photocopied lists of Fox releases for 1914-1925; an unidentified film reel; an audio reel labeled "Delmer Daves interview, interviewed by Aubrey Solomon"; and a typescript transcript of an interview by Solomon of Nunnallly Johnson in 1973. The scripts in Box 1 consist of: Beyond Westworld (4 episodes, 1980); Crazy Like a Fox (1 episode, 1985); The Fall Guy (2 episodes, 1983-1984); and Finder of Lost Loves; (4 episodes, 1984).

Box 2 contains scripts for Gideon (screen treatment and pilot, 1979); "Half-Nelson" (3 episodes, 1984-1985); the television movie "Helen and Teacher" (1982); the pilot for "Night Heat" (1984); and Quincy (8 episodes, titles A-O, 1978-1982).

Box 3 continues with scripts for "Quincy" (4 episodes, titles P-S); "Trapper John M.D." (2 episodes, 1984); and "The Ultimate Adventure Company" (1985). There are also photocopied story hooks for "Quincy" and 31 audio cassette tapes of recordings related to "Quincy."

Acquisition information:
Gift of Aubrey Solomon, February 11, 1974, October 24, 1983, and circa 1985.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated. Additional description by Diann Benti.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-11 09:06:03 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Aubrey Solomon papers, Collection no. 2508, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383