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Marc M. Siegel papers, 1918-1984
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Siegel, Marc M.
- Title
- Marc M. Siegel papers
- Dates
- 1918-1984 (inclusive)19181984
- Quantity
- 55.59 cubic feet (56 boxes) + 1 envelope + 6 motion pictures.
- Collection Number
- 08893
- 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
Marc M. Siegel was a radio writer and a television writer and director during the twentieth century. From the mid 1940s to the late 1970s, Siegel was a writer for the religious themed radio show "The Eternal Light", which was produced by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and aired on NBC radio. He moved into television during the 1950s and wrote scripts for several popular television shows, including "Name That Tune" (1956) and "The Young Adventurers" (1963). Between the early 1960s and early 1980s, Siegel was a writer for ABC Television's documentary series "Directions". He also directed the television documentary series "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews" (1984).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Marc M. Siegel's radio and television production files (which contains correspondence, scripts, notes, clippings, photographs, and financial documents), including those for "The Eternal Light", "Directions", and "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews". Collection also contains reel to reel audio tapes of radio and television shows Siegel wrote for (including "The Eternal Light" and "Directions"), miscellaneous radio and television scripts written by Siegel (including those for "Name That Tune" and "The Young Adventurers"), Siegel's personal and business correspondence, subject files (which contain correspondence, clippings, manuscripts, and printed materials), and legal files. Collection also holds unproduced scripts written by Siegel, 16 mm and 35 mm motion picture films of compiled images (including Groucho Marx, the Academy Awards, and the television program "Music Bingo"), a few 78 and 33 rpm phonograph records play on the "The Eternal Light" broadcasts, and a "Name That Tune" scrapbook. Miscellaneous clippings, miscellaneous printed materials, miscellaneous books, and a few artifacts are in this collection as well.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsEternal light audio recordings -- Reel to reel audio tapes.
Directions audio recordings -- Reel to reel audio tapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Marc M. Siegel at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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
- Documentary television programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio in religion -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio writers -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Television authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television writers -- United States -- 20th century.
Corporate Names
- ABC Television Network.
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
- National Broadcasting Company, inc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Motion pictures.
- Phonograph records.
Titles within the Collection
- Directions (Television program)
- Eternal light (Radio program)
- Heritage - - civilization and the Jews (Television program)
