John Gerstad papers, 1937-1981
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gerstad, John (John Leif), 1924-1981.
- Title
- John Gerstad papers
- Dates
- 1937-1981 (inclusive)19371981
- Quantity
- 16 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 08805
- 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
Gerstad was a playwright and Broadway theater director and producer. He also did a small amount of acting, and producing and directing for motion pictures and television.
Content Description
Collection contains mainly scripts, drafts, notes and publicity material for plays Gerstad wrote and other projects. There are related correspondence, legal documents, scrapbooks, photographs and artwork by Gerstad. Also included are three diaries (1945, 1973-1980, 1977-1979) Gerstad kept during theater projects including a United Service Organizations (USO) tour during World War II.
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
- Playwrighting.
- Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Theater -- Production and direction.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work.
Corporate Names
- United Service Organizations (U.S.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Art.
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Dramatists.
- Theatrical producers and directors.
