Stanley Meyer papers, 1950-1954

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Summary

Creators:
Meyer, Stanley
Abstract:
Stanley Meyer was a veteran film and television producer, most well known for his collaboration on the radio and television series Dragnet. The collection includes twenty-seven bound volumes containing scripts, photographs and production information for radio and television productions of Dragnet.
Extent:
27 volumes
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of scripts and production information for both the television and radio series Dragnet created and produced by Stanley Meyer. Included are 27 bound volumes containing scripts, photographs and production information. 13 of the volumes pertain to the Dragnet radio series while 14 pertain to the television series.

Biographical / historical:

There is little biographical information available about Stanley Meyer. Born December 24, 1913 Meyer served as an intelligence officer in the Marine Corps during World War II before entering the entertainment industry. Best known for his work as producer and co-owner of the television series Dragnet, Meyer also produced film and television projects through his association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios and Filmmaster, Ltd. In addition to receving recognition for his work as a producer, Meyer garnered several awards for his humanitarian work helping disadvantaged youth apply to higher education. After undergoing bypass surgery, Meyer died in Santa Monica of heart failure on December 18, 1999.

Acquisition information:
Gift, December 2000.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Radio Series
  2. Television Series

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

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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