Sam Rolfe papers, 1949-1985
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rolfe, Sam, 1924-1993
- Title
- Sam Rolfe papers
- Dates
- 1949-1985 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 24.38 cubic ft. (144 boxes) + oversize
- Collection Number
- 02927
- Summary
- Scripts, production files, photographs, and other materials of a motion picture and television writer and producer.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Sam Rolfe, screenwriter and producer, began his career with a radio script for “Suspense” and continued to write for radio, motion pictures, and television. He collaborated with Herb Meadow on the western television series “Have Gun – Will Travel” and took over development of “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” from Ian Fleming. He was nominated for an Oscar for his movie screenplay “The Naked Spur”
Content Description
The collection contains production files and scripts for many of Sam Rolfe’s movie and television projects, including “Have Gun – Will Travel,” “Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “Naked Spur,” “Delphi Bureau,” and others. Correspondence and photographs are also included.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
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Untitled
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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Subject Terms
- Motion picture authorship -- United States -- 20th century
- Screenwriters -- United States -- 20th century
- Television producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century
- Television writers -- United States -- 20th century
Titles within the Collection
- Have gun - will travel (Television program)
- Man from U.N.C.L.E. (Television program)
- Delphi bureau (Television program)
- Naked spur (Motion picture)
