San Francisco State University television scripts collection, 1928-1976

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Summary

Title:
San Francisco State University television scripts collection
Dates:
1928-1976
Creators:
San Francisco State University. Department of Broadcast Communication Arts
Abstract:
The San Francisco State University television scripts collection features a selection of television, film and radio scripts dating from 1928 to 1976.
Extent:
57.4 Cubic Feet (105 boxes and 5 cartons)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], San Francisco State University television scripts collection, Accession # 1981.01, San Francisco State University, J. Paul Leonard Library, Special Collections and Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The San Francisco State University television scripts collection features a selection of scripts and screenplays dating from 1928 to 1976. Some well-known and among the oldest American television production companies and film studios are represented in the collection. Some scripts were written by San Francisco State University faculty Benjamin Draper.

The Television Scripts series contains instances of scripts of television plays and anthology series featuring made-for-tv-movies, many of which ran for more than one seasons and achieved considerable popular success. Several genres are represented in this series of the collection, including, but not limited to, western, drama, mystery, adventure, dramatized real-life contemporary events, documentary/news, fantasy, suspense and horror. Among some of the most noticeable series featured are: The ABC Movie of the Week (1969-1975), Armstrong's Circle Theatre (1950-1957), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-1965), CBS Reports (1959-1990s), Have Gun - Will Travel (1957-1963), I Spy (1965-1968), That Girl (1966-1971), The Twilight Zone (1959-1964), Rawhide (1959-1965) and others.

The Film Scripts series contains instances of screenplays of films, including "Gone With the Wind", the 1939 film produced by David O. Selznick, adapted from the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell, that became the highest-earning film made up to that point.

The Radio Scripts and Miscellaneous series features instances of radio scripts including "Camille" by Matilda Heron, "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde" by Robert L. Stevenson and the Sophocle's "Antigone". This series also contains treatments, finding aids, magazine articles, correspondence and other documents. The series includes 4 cartons of unsorted radio scripts and 1 carton of unsorted correspondence. Some materials in this collection portray minorities in a derogatory manner, especially in the western shows and in the Gone with the Wind scripts. If you have questions or comments about these portrayals, please contact the J. Paul Leonard Library Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition information:
The San Francisco State University television scripts collection (accession #1981.01) was gifted from San Francisco State University Department of Broadcast Communication Arts (BCA) to San Francisco State University J. Paul Leonard Library and transferred to Special Collections Archives. The bulk of the collection is said to have come from professor Stuart Hyde, with contributions by professor Benjamin Draper and other BCA faculty.
Processing information:

Processed by Luca Facchin, 2021.

Arrangement:

The San Francisco State University television scripts collection is arranged into three series: Series 1: Television Scripts, Series 2: Film Scripts, and Series 3: Radio Scripts and Miscellaneous.

Physical location:
Collection is available onsite.
Physical description:
Scripts are in good condition.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Luca Facchin.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-06-15 20:14:38 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Some materials are in the public domain; transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], San Francisco State University television scripts collection, Accession # 1981.01, San Francisco State University, J. Paul Leonard Library, Special Collections and Archives.

Location of this collection:
1630 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-1722, US
Contact:
(415) 405-5549
specialcollections@sfsu.edu
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