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Gene Thompson papers, circa 1930-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Thompson, Gene
Title
Gene Thompson papers
Dates
circa 1930-1969 (inclusive)
1965-1969 (bulk)
Quantity
5.40 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Collection Number
03244
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
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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Gene Thompson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • 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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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.

Other Creators

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