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Description
The Mort Thaw Collection, 1956-1982, consists of numerous television scripts, as well as two versions of the feature screenplay
Harrad Summer.
Background
Mort Thaw (1921-2009) was a prolific television writer whose credits included Bonanza, The Detectives, Route 66, and The Untouchables.
He also wrote the screenplay for the 1974 film Harrad Summer. Thaw was a longtime member of the Writers Guild of America,
where he worked on calling attention to the issue of age discrimination.
Extent
2 linear feet
Restrictions
The responsibility to secure copyright and publication permission rests with the researcher.
Availability
Available by appointment only.