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Barbara Stanwyck papers, 1929-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stanwyck, Barbara, 1907-1990
Title
Barbara Stanwyck papers
Dates
1929-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
24.38 cubic ft. (56 boxes)
Collection Number
03787
Summary
Collection contains Barbara Stanwyck's scripts and awards, as well as research material about the actress.
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

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

Barbara Stanwyck (1907-1990) began her acting career in stage and silent movies. She eventually appeared in more than 80 motion pictures, including "Christmas in Connecticut," "Double Indemnity," and "Walk on the Wild Side." Stanwyck also appeared in numerous television programs, including "The Big Valley," and the mini-series "The Thornbirds." She won an emmy for her work in "The Thornbirds" and an oscar for lifetime achievement in motion pictures.

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Content Description

Collection consists mainly of scripts of motion pictures and television programs that Stanwyck appeared in from 1929-1986. The motion picture scripts include "Cattle Queen of Montana," "Christmas in Connecticut," "Mexicali Rose," "Union Pacific," "Woman in Red," and many others. The television scripts include "The Colbys" and "The Thornbirds." The collection also contains 18 16mm films of the motion pictures "Christmas in Connecticut," "Cry Wolf," "Lady Eve," "My Reputation," "Remember the Night," and "Two Mrs. Carrolls." The collection also contains numerous awards and plaques; audio recordings of television shows, movies, and interviews; scrapbooks; and manuscripts and printed materials documenting Stanwyck’s career.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Barbara Stanwyck papers, Collection Number 03787, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in four series. Each series represents materials received from a different donor.

Series I. Material from Barbara Stanwyck

Series II. Material from Ella Smith

Series III. Material from Pat McMath

Series IV. Material from Elizabeth Suzanne Frasuer

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Barbar Stanwyck at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Barbara Stanwyck in 1979 and 1990, Ella Smith in 1991, Pat McMath in 2002, Suzanne Frasuer in 1997 and 1998, and Georgia Ogles for Elizabeth Suzanne Frasuer in 2023.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by John E. Hanks in 1997 and reprocessed by Matt Francis in 2011. The finding aid was revised by D. Claudia Thompson in March 2012 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in April 2025.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Titles within the Collection

  • Cattle Queen of Montana (Motion picture)
  • Christmas in Connecticut (Motion picture)
  • Colbys (Television program)
  • Lady Eve (Motion picture)
  • Mexicali Rose (Motion picture)
  • My Reputation (Motion picture)
  • Thornbirds (Television play)
  • Two Mrs. Carrolls (Motion picture)
  • Union Pacific (Motion picture)

Other Creators

Processed by John E. Hanks and Matt Francis
1997,2011

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