Louis Solomon papers, , 1935-1979
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Solomon, Louis, 1911-1981.
- Title
- Louis Solomon papers,
- Dates
- 1935-1979 (inclusive)19351979
- Quantity
- 11.10 cubic feet (13 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08174
- Summary
- Louis Solomon (1911-1981) was an author, television writer and producer. Collection contains subject files, manuscripts, personal and professional correspondence, scripts, photographs, and video and audio recordings relating to Solomon's work as a writer and producer.
- 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
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Solomon (1911-1981) was an author, television writer and producer. He wrote the 1943 Broadway play "Snafu" and was a writer for the television program "Wide, Wide World" in the 1950s. He also produced the television special "The Priceless Treasures of Dresden," which aired in 1978 and the television Christmas special "Hawaii-Ho!," which starred Don Ho in 1968. Solomon authored the book "The Ma & Pa Murders and Other Perfect Crimes" in 1976.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Solomon's work as a writer and producer including subject files with photographs, correspondence, and research materials used for his work in television and for other writings (1935-1979); the manuscript and galley for "The Ma & Pa Murders"; personal and professional correspondence (1942-1976); and scripts for "Snafu," "Wide, Wide World" and "The Priceless Treasures of Dresden" (1955-1957, 1978). The "Wide, wide world" scripts are photocopies.
Collection also contains photographs, 3 3/4 inch videotapes and 4 audio cassette tapes regarding his work for "The Priceless Treasures of Dresden"; miscellaneous newspaper clippings; 5 research notebooks; 1 scrapbook; miscellaneous photographs; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System Requirements"The Priceless Treasures of Dresden" -- Videotape -- 3/4 in.
"The Priceless Treasures of Dresden" -- Audio cassette tapes.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Louis Solomon at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Wilma Soloman from 1982-1983 and Nora OLdwin in 2024.
Processing Note
Detailed Description of the Collection
Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older versions of a container list for boxes 1-13.
- Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-12
- Description: Link to Container List, 08174.2024-06-14 (PDF)Container: Box 13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Playwriting.
- Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Television authorship.
- Television programs -- United States.
- Television scripts.
- Television specials -- United States.
- Theater -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
- Videotapes.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Dramatists.
- Television producers and directors.
- Television writers.
Other Creators
Personal Names
- Solomon, Louis, 1911-1981 -- Great unsolved crimes.
