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Robert Stabler Papers, 1956-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stabler, Robert
- Title
- Robert Stabler Papers
- Dates
- 1956-1972 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 47 cubic ft. (47 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11658
- Summary
- Production files of the western television series "Death Valley Days".
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Stabler owned a television production company, Filmasters, Inc., which produced the western television series "Death Valley Days" from 1960 until the show's conclusion in 1970.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Robert Stabler papers contain files regarding the production of the western television series "Death Valley Days". There are production and script files for each show from the eighth season (1959) to the eighteenth (1970). Writers files for accepted and rejected writers with scripts, correspondence, and notes are included, as are music credits, a small amount of production correspondence, and other miscellaneous materials. There are also story ideas for television pilots (1956-1970).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged at the series level.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Robert Stabler at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Robert Stabler in 1973.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in October of 2010.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Audio-VisualReturn to Top
Consists of reels of 16mm unlabelled and undated films. Some of the film is in black and white and some is in color.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1-26 | Film |
undated |
Series II. Script and production files.Return to Top
Contains scripts and production files for "Death Valley Days" episodes from 1960 to 1970. The files are arranged in the order they were shot, which is not necessarily the order in which they were aired. The numbers provided for each box are the production numbers for each episode.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 27 | Production files (#7201-#7238) |
1959-1960 |
| 28 | Production and script files (#601-#643) |
1960-1962 |
| 29 | Production and script files (#644-#658) |
1962 |
| 30 | Production and script files #659-#670) |
1962-1963 |
| 31 | Production and script files (#671-#688) |
1963 |
| 32 | Production and script files (#689-#714) |
1963-1964 |
| 33 | Production and script files (#715-#727) |
1964-1965 |
| 34 | Production and script files (#728-#745) |
1965 |
| 35 | Production and script files (#746-#764) |
1965-1967 |
| 36 | Production and script files (#764-#780) |
1966 |
| 37 | Production and script files (#781-799) |
1967 |
| 38 | Production and script files (#800-#814) |
1967-1968 |
| 39 | Production and script files (#815-#831) |
1968 |
| 40 | Production and script files (#832-#850) |
1969 |
| 41 | Production and script files (#851-#864) |
1969-1970 |
Series III. Writer and story informationReturn to Top
Contains writer files, writer contracts, rejected story correspondence, and other writer information.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 42 | Writer files and contracts |
1961-1968 |
| 43 | Rejected and submitted stories |
1962-1972 |
| 44 | Rejected and submitted stories |
1959-1972 |
Series IV. Correspondence and production information.Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 45 | Music information, production correspondence, and research materials |
1959-1970 |
| 46 | Production information, guild correspondence, and credit information |
1961-1970 |
| 47 | "Death Valley Days" production materials |
1956-1972 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Television producers and directors -- United States.
- Television authorship -- United States.
- Television scripts -- United States.
- Television writers -- United States.
- Television-- Production and direction -- United States.
- Western television programs -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Filmasters, Inc.
Titles within the Collection
- Death Valley days (Television program)
Processed by Shaun Hayes
2010
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