Frank Woodruff papers, 1939-1961
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Woodruff, Frank, 1906-1983
- Title
- Frank Woodruff papers
- Dates
- 1939-1961 (inclusive)19391961
- Quantity
- 3.00 cubic feet (3 boxes) + sound cassette tape + phonodiscs
- Collection Number
- 09144
- 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
Woodruff (1908-1983) was a director for radio and motion pictures from the 1930s until the 1960s.
Content Description
Collection contains mainly scripts for radio and motion pictures that Woodruff directed along with cast lists, budgets, memorandums, shooting schedules, research notes, set drawings and miscellaneous other materials for the radio programs "This Is Hollywood" and "Lux Radio Theatre"; and the motion pictures "Cross Country Romance," "Curtain Call, " "Repent at Leisure, " "Wildcat Bus, " and "Inventory for a Golden Year, " which was made for J.C. Penney's 50th anniversary (1939-1951).
Collection also includes correspondence and miscellaneous other materials regarding the motion picture "Something Wild" (1960-1961); 4 78 rpm and 6 33 1/3 rpm phonograph records and 1 audiocassette tape of episodes of the radio program "The Camay Show" (1946-1947); and 2 33 1/3 rpm records of the radio program "This Is Hollywood" (1947).
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsThe Camay Show" -- 33 1/3 and 78 rpm phonodiscs and audiocassette tape.
"This Is Hollywood" -- 33 1/3 rpm phonodiscs.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Frank Woodruff at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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 pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Radio -- Production and direction.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
Corporate Names
- J.C. Penney Co.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Motion picture producers and directors.
- Radio producers and directors.
