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Sam Locke papers,, 1946-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Locke, Sam.
- Title
- Sam Locke papers,
- Dates
- 1946-1990 (inclusive)19461990
- Quantity
- 70.43 cubic feet (98 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08112
- Summary
- Repository
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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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Access Restrictions
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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Sam Locke (1917-1998) was an American playwright, author, theater sketch writer who was born in Peabody, Massachusetts and grew up in New York City. Locke's career included being a scriptwriter for television and radio. Locke's credits included scripts for "Grand Central Station" and "Inner Sanctum." He wrote sketches for various comedians including Gary Moore, Red Buttons and Ed Wynn. His television credits included individual episodes for "McHale's Navy", "The Lucy Show", "My Favorite Martian", "Laverne and Shirley", "Taxi", "Alice", "The Tony Randall Show," and Disney's animated show "Ducktales". Locke also wrote screenplays including "Girls on the Beach" and "Beach Ball."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Sam Locke papers include correspondence, financial records, legal papers and agreements, scripts, story outlines and manuscripts for books, articles and short stories written solely by Locke or in collaboration with others. Also included in the collection are newspaper and magazine clippings, periodicals, audiocassette tapes, research notes and other material related to Locke's career as a writer. The collection contains several scripts for television sitcoms, photographs, postcards, programs and financial ledgers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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 version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
- Playwriting -- United States -- 20th century.
- Screenwriters -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
