Description
Western television programming features stories of the American West, usually occurring during the historical period of westward
expansion, from 1865-1900, and typically set in the western United States or northern Mexico. Popular series in this genre
include
Bonanza,
Gunsmoke, and
Rawhide. This collection of 996 Western television program scripts ranges from 1950-1982 and includes final scripts, drafts, notes,
and documents from Western television series, mini-series, television movies, and other programming.
Background
Western is a genre of entertainment that features the American West, typically during the historical period of westward expansion,
from 1865-1900. Time periods for these stories can occur during Mexican or American rule of the western United States, and
geographical settings are usually in the United States or sometimes in Northern Mexico.
Extent
35.75 Linear Feet
(26 boxes)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
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and fill out the Researcher Application Form.