Gene Thompson papers, circa 1930-1969
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thompson, Gene
- Title
- Gene Thompson papers
- Dates
- circa 1930-1969 (inclusive)19301969
1965-1969 (bulk)19651969 - Quantity
- 5.40 cubic feet (12 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03244
- 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
Content Description
Collection consists mainly of scripts written by Thompson along with outlines, story synopses and research notes for several television shows, including "The Addams Family," "The Beverly Hillbillies, " "Gilligan's Island, " "My Favorite Martian, " and "The Tim Conway Show" (1965-1969); synopses for several unproduced motion pictures; and an extensive file of jokes typed on 3 x 5 cards, arranged alphabetically by topic from several radio shows from the 1930s.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Untitled
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
- American wit and humor.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Television authorship.
- Television programs -- United States.
- Television scripts.
Occupations
- Television writers.
