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Frank and Doris Hursley Papers, 1942-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hursley, Frank
Title
Frank and Doris Hursley Papers
Dates
1942-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
64.00 cubic ft.
Collection Number
02937
Summary
Papers for these radio and television writers.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Frank and Doris Hursley wrote drama and comedy programs for radio and serial dramas for both radio and television.

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Content Description

Collection includes mainly scripts for radio programs (1943-1954) written by the Hursleys along with correspondence and other related materials. There are also scripts for two television soap operas, "Search for Tomorrow" (1957-1964) and "The Guiding Light" (1963-1969). One of the radio programs, "Service to the Front" dramatized World War II incidents and experiences of soldiers which were furnished by the U.S. War Department. One episode dramatized the dropping of the first atomic bomb and was broadcast the day following the bombing. There are also letters from servicemen commenting on the show. The radio program "American Women" dramatized homefront activities of women during World War II.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Frank and Doris Hursley papers, Collection Number 02937, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Frank and Doris Hursley at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Frank and Doris Hursley in 1968.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed in 1968.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Radio authorship.
  • Radio comedies -- United States.
  • Radio plays -- United States.
  • Radio serials.
  • Soap operas -- United States.
  • Television authorship.
  • Television plays -- United States.
  • Television serials -- United States.
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- Drama -- United States.
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- United States.

Personal Names

  • Hursley, Doris

Form or Genre Terms

  • Scripts

Occupations

  • Radio writers

Titles within the Collection

  • American women (Radio program)
  • Cousin Willie (Radio program)
  • General hospital (Television program)
  • Life is what you make it (Radio program)
  • Light of the world (Radio program)
  • Search for tomorrow (Television program)
  • Service to the front (Radio program)
  • That's rich (Radio program)
  • Truitts (Radio program)
  • Websters (Radio program)


2007

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