Todd Mason papers, 1967-1981

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Summary

Creators:
Mason, Todd
Abstract:
There is little information available about Todd Mason. During his career, he worked as an actor, did voice overs, and was a newspaper writer. From 1968-1975 Mason was an associate of Mike Connors and worked for the television series Mannix. The collection consists of writings, photographs, correspondence, and audio cassette recordings related related to his career.
Extent:
2.25 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 4 flat boxes)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Todd Mason Papers (Collection PASC 383). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of writings, photographs, correspondence, and audio cassette recordings related to the career of actor and writer Todd Mason. Included are clippings and typescript copies of articles written by Mason; photographs of Mason and others including Mike Connors and Jim Nabors; transcripts of interviews done by Mason with Robert Conrad, Mike Connors, Jim Nabors, Steve Kanaly, and Lindsay Wagner; and letters and/or notes to and from Mason. Additionally there are one hundred-plus audio cassette recordings. The tapes are described by information found on tape labels; some recordings may be related to work and/or writing projects in which Mason was involved in some capacity; others appear to be personal in nature. Materials in the collection are identified with the names Todd Mason, William Todd Mason, Todd Howland, and Todd Mason Howland.

Biographical / historical:

There is little information available about Todd Mason. The following information was determined by the processor from materials found in the collection. Todd Mason, also known as William Todd Mason, Todd Howland, and Todd Mason Howland received a BS in Theatre from Florida State University and an MA in Theatre Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles. He worked in theater as both actor and director and also appeared on television and in feature films. From 1968-1975, Mason was an associate of Mike Connors and worked for the television series Mannix as an actor and doing voice-overs. He also wrote for the Transworld Feature Syndicate, and contributed interviews on celebrities and political figures to the Chicago Daily News and The San Francisco Chronicle among other publications.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, 1993.
Processing information:

Collections are processed to a variety of levels depending on the work necessary to make them usable, their perceived user interest and research value, availability of staff and resources, and competing priorities. Library Special Collections provides a standard level of preservation and access for all collections and, when time and resources permit, conducts more intensive processing. These materials have been arranged and described according to national and local standards and best practices.

Processed by Cheryl Clayton with assistance from Julie Graham; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé after initial encoding by Julie Graham.

Arrangement:

There is no particular arrangement to the collection.

Physical / technical requirements:

CONTAINS AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: This collection contains both processed and unprocessed audiovisual materials. Audiovisual materials are not currently available for access, unless otherwise noted in a Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note at the file level. All requests to access processed materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Todd Mason Papers (Collection PASC 383). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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