Tokar (Norman) papers, 1936-1972

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Summary

Title:
Norman Tokar papers
Dates:
1936-1972
Creators:
Tokar, Norman, 1920-1979
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of director, producer, and actor Norman Tokar (1919-1979) including material on radio, television, and motion pictures. Includes scripts, photographs, cast lists, storyboards, stills, and production materials for various radio programs, television shows, and animated features.
Containers:
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Extent:
11.25 Linear Feet 10 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Norman Tokar papers, Collection no. 2269, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the papers of director, producer, and actor Norman Tokar (1919-1979) including material on radio, television, and motion pictures. Includes approximately 430 scripts for "The Aldrich Family" radio program (1939-1952); scripts, photographs, cast lists, and production materials for the television show "Life with Luigi" (1952); casting books for miscellaneous television programs such as "Leave It To Beaver" (1957) and "The Robert Cummings Show"; approximately 15 television scripts for "Charlie Chan" (1958); production stills from various television shows and from many Walt Disney features including "Rascal" (1969) and "The Ugly Dachshund" (1966); story board sketches for Disney projects; general radio literature and brochures; and radio transcription discs.

Biographical / historical:

Norman Tokar (1919-1979) was an American director and actor. He directed over a dozen films for Walt Disney Productions from the 1950s to the 1970s, including Big Red (1962), "Savage Sam" (1963), "Those Calloways" (1965), "Follow Me, Boys!" (1966), The Ugly Dachshund (1966), "The Happiest Millionaire" (1967), "The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit" (1968), "The Boatniks" (1970), "Snowball Express" (1972), "The Apple Dumpling Gang" (1975), "Candleshoe" (1977), and "The Cat from Outer Space" (1978).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Norman Tokar, December 27, 1973.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-03-30 18:29:04 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Norman Tokar papers, Collection no. 2269, 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
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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