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Biography
Scope and Content
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: Paul and Margaret Schneider papers
Creator:
Schneider, Margaret
Creator:
Schneider, Paul
Identifier/Call Number: PASC.0106
Physical Description:
11.25 Linear Feet
(27 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1953-1983
Abstract: Paul and Margaret Schneider were television writers who wrote singly and collaboratively. The bulk of the collection represents
a variety of television productions such as Bonanza, Macus Welby M.D., and Star Trek, among many others. Additionally, there
are documents documenting motion picture, radio, and theatre projects.
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Language of Material: Materials are in English.
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Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of Paul and Margaret Schneider, 1984.
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[Identification of item], Paul and Margaret Schneider papers (Collection PASC 106). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles
E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
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Biography
At the time this finding aid was created, there was little biographical information available about either Paul or Margaret
Schneider. Born in New Jersey, August 4 1923, Paul Schneider graduated from Harvard University with his BA in 1945. He married
Margaret Perrin on April 10, 1950 and worked as a freelance writer until being hired by Universal City Studios in 1967, a
position he retained until 1974. At that time, Paul was hired as a head writer for the show
Love of Life with CBS Studios. Schneider's credits include the films
The Looters and
Ride the Whirlwind, the television programs
Star Trek,
Bonanza and
Marcus Welby, M.D. and the plays
Acrimonious and
Effigy. Paul Schneider died in October, 2008.
Margaret Flood Perrin (Schneider) graduated from UCLA with a BA in 1949. Upon graduation, she worked as a Los Angeles City
public school teacher from 1944 and 1955. During this time she married Paul Schneider. After leaving the Los Angeles Public
School System, Margaret Schneider worked as a staff writer for both Universal and MGM Studios from 1957-1975 and then as a
head writer for CBS between 1975-1976. Her credits include the television programs
Marcus Welby, M.D.,
Dr. Kildare and
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Margaret Schneider died on June 20, 2008.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of material related to the careers of writers Paul and/or Margaret Schneider. The bulk of the collection
includes drafts of scripts, story outlines, synopses, notes, memos, and schedules documenting a variety of television projects
such
Bonanza,
Macus Welby M.D., and
Star Trek , among others. Additionally, there are documents related to motion picture, radio, and theatre productions.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Television scripts.
Television writers -- Archives.
Schneider, Paul -- Archives
Schneider, Margaret -- Archives