Preece (Michael) Scripts, 1977-1982

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Michael Preece Television and Motion Picture Scripts
Dates:
1977-1982
Creators:
Preece, Michael
Abstract:
Michael Preece started his career as script supervisor going on to direct in film and television. The collection consists of scripts and production material related to Preece's career.
Extent:
15 boxes 6.25 linear ft.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of television and motion picture scripts related to the career of director Michael Preece. Includes television series such as Falcon Crest, Dallas, Most Wanted, and When The Whistle Blows. Also includes some production material.

Biographical / historical:

Michael Conway Preece was born in Los Angeles, California on September 15, 1936. He started his career in motion pictures (1950s) as a script supervisor and went on to act and direct. Preece worked on television series such as I Spy, Hawaii Five-0, and Streets of San Francisco. He started directing in the mid-1970s including television programs such as Dallas, Bionic Woman, and Barnaby Jones.

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Arts Special Collections Staff; machine-readable finding aid created by C. Clayton and Julie Graham
Date Prepared:
© 2005
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from database containing container list structure and data, encoding added via MS Access and Notetab Pro; frontmatter gathered from MARC Record. Date of source: unknown.

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