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Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: Alfred Shaughnessy papers
Creator:
Shaughnessy, Alfred
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.2273
Physical Description:
1.4 Linear Feet
(2 document boxes, 1 half document box, and 1 flat box)
Date (inclusive): 1964-1996
Date (bulk): 1971-1975
Abstract: This collection contains material related to the script writer and editor Alfred Shaughnessy and his work for the British
television series Upstairs, Downstairs (1971-1975).
Physical Location: Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located
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Language of Material: Materials are in English.
Open for research. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located
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the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
[Identification of item], Alfred Shaughnessy Papers (Collection 2273). UCLA Library Special Collection, Charles E. Young Research
Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of David Shaughnessy, 2006.
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UCLA Catalog Record ID:
9976707163606533
Alfred Shaughnessy (born May 19, 1916, London) was the chief writer and script editor of Upstairs, Downstairs, the British
television drama series about the lives of an Edwardian London family and their loyal servants. The series, originally produced
by London Weekend Television (LWT), ran from 1971-1975 on ITV. Alfred Shaughnessy wrote a third of the scripts for Upstairs,
Downstairs, which was widely acclaimed for its social commentary; his aristocratic upbringing was credited for the historical
accuracy of the series. Alfred Shaughnessy died November 2, 2005.
This collection contains material related to the script writer and editor Alfred Shaughnessy and his work for the British
television series Upstairs, Downstairs (1971-1975). Material includes scripts, production plans, publications and clippings,
and photographs.
This collection is arranged in the following series:
- Series 1. Scripts
- Series 2. Production material
- Series 3. Photographs
- Series 4. Publications and clippings.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Upstairs, downstairs (Television program: 1971-1975)Television Programs -- Great Britain
Television scripts -- Archives.