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Gene Wang papers, 1943-1956

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wang, Gene, 1914-1971
Title
Gene Wang papers
Dates
1943-1956 (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (14 boxes)
Collection Number
11193
Summary
The Gene Wang papers contain radio and television scripts written by Mr. Wang in the 1940s and 1950s. In addition, there is a limited amount of correspondence discussing his writings with other Hollywood professionals.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Born in 1914 in New York, Eugene Wang was a writer for several popular radio shows during the 1940s and 1950s, notably "Adventures of the Falcon", "Quick as a Flash," and "Amazing Mr. Malone." During the early 1950s, he transitioned into television, including writing television versions of his popular radio shows. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Wang continued to write for a variety of mystery and detective shows, including “Perry Mason” and “Big Town.” Gene Wang passed away in 1971.

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Content Description

The Gene Wang papers contain radio and television scripts from shows that he worked on. The bulk of the collection consists of radio scripts from the shows “Adventures of the Falcon,” “Quick as a Flash,” and “Amazing Mr. Malone.” In addition to the scripts, there is a limited amount of business related correspondence, publicity materials, and episodes of "Crime Quiz".

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection has been minimally arranged, and divided into four series:

Series I. Radio scripts, 1943-1954

Series II. Television scripts, 1950-1956

Series III. Correspondence and promotional materials, 1945-1955

Series IV. Miscellaneous scripts, 1946-1951

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Gene Wang at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Ephraim Sales in 1974 and Peter Wang in 2016.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2008 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in March 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Detective and mystery radio programs--United States
  • Detective and mystery television programs--United States
  • Radio authorship
  • Radio programs--United States
  • Radio scripts
  • Television authorship
  • Television programs--United States
  • Television scripts

Occupations

  • Radio writers
  • Television writers

Processed by Matthew Francis
2008

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