Melville Shavelson papers

Melville Shavelson papers, 1957-1984

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: 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.
Additional Reference Guides: Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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 DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

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Preferred Citation

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

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Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Melville Shavelson at the date of processing.

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