Hill (Maurice) script collection, 1951-1952

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Summary

Title:
Maurice Hill script collection
Dates:
1951-1952
Creators:
Hill, Maurice, 1918-2007
Abstract:
This collection consists of scripts from the television program Space Patrol, by American writer and actor Maurice "Maury" Hill.
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Extent:
2.25 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Maurice Hill script collection, Collection no. 2586, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of scripts from the television program Space Patrol, by American writer and actor Maurice "Maury" Hill. Includes seven volumes of bound episode scripts along with photocopies of select scripts and clippings related to other Space Patrol cast members. This collection was originally part of the Special Collections Performing Arts 100 series, labeled 100-43.

Biographical / historical:

Maurice "Maury" Hill (1918-2007) was an American actor and writer best known for his work on the television program Space Patrol (1950-1955). Hill performed in plays for the troops while serving in the U.S. Army and following his service he appeared in small theatre productions in New York. Hill's Broadway debut was in a small role in Mr. Roberts (1948). He became a regular on live television appearing on episodes of Kraft Television Theater, Suspense, and Studio 1, until he was called to Hollywood to join the cast of Space Patrol. Hill also appeared in such television series as Alice (1976-1985), and Dragnet (1951-1959).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Maurice Hill in 1978.
Processing information:

Collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-07 15:37:56 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Maurice Hill script collection, Collection no. 2586, 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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