Frank Buxton papers, 1931-2008, undated

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Summary

Creators:
Buxton, Frank
Abstract:
Frank Buxton was an actor, director, writer, host, and producer for assorted motion pictures and television programs. The collection consists of materials created and collected by Buxton related to the various projects he worked on throughout his career. The materials date from 1931 to 2008.
Extent:
10.8 linear feet (13 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Frank Buxton papers (Collection 2380). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of materials related to the career of film and television actor, producer, writer, host and director, Frank Buxton. The materials were created and collected by Buxton throughout his career, and offer insight into the workings of film and television productions. The collection mainly consists of original film and television scripts including Mork and Mindy, The Odd Couple, Happy Days, and Discovery. A small portion of the collection contains correspondence, notes, and assorted documents related to productions. The materials date from 1931 to 2008.

Biographical / historical:

Frank Buxton (1930-2018) was an actor, director, writer, producer, and host for assorted motion pictures and television programs. During his career he worked on various productions including Discovery; The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Mork and Mindy, and Hot Dog.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Cynthia Sears, 2019 and 2022.
Processing information:

Processed by Jasmine Larkin, with support from Alex Adame, 2020. Accession LSC-2022-003 processed by Jasmine Larkin, with support from Elizabeth Gost, 2022. The materials are arranged in the existing order in which they were received from the donor.

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Frank Buxton papers (Collection 2380). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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