John Whedon papers, 1928-1973
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Whedon, John
- Title
- John Whedon papers
- Dates
- 1928-1973 (inclusive)19281973
- Quantity
- 4.95 cubic feet (11 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03223
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Whedon was a writer for radio, television, motion pictures and theater.
Content Description
Collection contains mainly scripts written by Whedon along with outlines and miscellaneous other materials for several radio and television programs, motion pictures and theater (1935-1973). Included are scripts for the radio programs "The Great Gildersleeve" and "The Rudy Vallee Hour"; the television programs "The Andy Griffith Show," "The Donna Reed Show," "Lux Video Theatre"; the play "Life's Too Short"; and the motion pictures "Island at the Top of the World" and "The Bears and I." There are also miscellaneous materials relating to Whedon's work as a short-story writer from 1928-1930.
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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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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture authorship.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Playwriting.
- Radio authorship.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
- Television authorship.
- Television programs -- United States.
- Television scripts.
- Theater -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Dramatists.
- Radio writers.
- Screenwriters.
- Television writers.
