Melville Shavelson papers, 1957-1984
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shavelson, Melville, 1917-2007.
- Title
- Melville Shavelson papers
- Dates
- 1957-1984 (inclusive)19571984
- Quantity
- 18.35 cubic feet (19 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08538
- 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
Shavelson was a screenwriter and motion picture producer and director from 1944-1979. He wrote, produced or directed the motion pictures "Seven Little Foys" (1954), "Houseboat" (1957) and "Yours, Mine and Ours" (1967) among many others. He also wrote, directed and produced the 1979 television special "Ike," a dramatization of the World War II experiences of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Shavelson was active in the Writer's Guild of America, West and also authored the books "The Eleventh Commandment" (1977), "Ike" (1979), "The Great Houdinis" (1976), "Laulda" (1975), and "How to Make a Jewish Movie" (1970).
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Shavelson's work as an author, screenwriter and motion picture producer and director from 1957-1984. Collection contains mainly scripts of motion pictures that Shavelson either wrote, produced or directed along with research notes, shooting schedules, newspaper clippings, reviews and related correspondence (1957-1984); scripts and other materials relating to the television special "Ike"; professional correspondence (1959-1979); transcript of an oral interview (1981); the manuscripts, galleys, research notes and legal contracts for the books he authored (1966-1978); materials relating to the Writer's Guild of America, West (1969-1979); and miscellaneous photographs.
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture authorship.
- Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Television authorship.
- Television scripts -- United States.
- Television specials -- United States.
Personal Names
- Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
Corporate Names
- Writers Guild of America, West.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
- Transcripts.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Motion picture producers and directors.
- Screenwriters.
- Television producers and directors.
- Television writers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Shavelson, Melville, 1917-2007 -- Eleventh commandment.
- Shavelson, Melville, 1917-2007 -- Great Houdinis.
- Shavelson, Melville, 1917-2007 -- How to make a Jewish movie.
- Shavelson, Melville, 1917-2007 -- Ike.
- Shavelson, Melville, 1917-2007 -- Laulda.
