Marc Brandel papers, 1955-1984
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brandel, Marc, 1919-1994.
- Title
- Marc Brandel papers
- Dates
- 1955-1984 (inclusive)19551984
- Quantity
- 3.0 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09258
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Marc Brandel (born Marcus Beresford) was an internationally known novelist and television writer. Born in London, England on March 28, 1919, Brandel attended St. Catherine's College, Cambridge and Westminster College, then served in the British Merchant Marine during World War II. He started writing in his twenties and published a number of novels throughout his life, including "Rain Before Seven" (1945), "The Lizard's Tail" (1979), and "A Life of Her Own" (1985). From the 1950s to the 1970s, Brandel also wrote for a number of popular American and British television series, including "The Wednesday Play" (UK), "Escape" (UK), and "Barnaby Jones" (US). Marc Brandel passed away in 1994.
Content Description
Collection consists mostly of Brandel's scripts for British and American television series, including "The Wednesday Play", "Escape", and "Barnaby Jones". It also contains original manuscripts for two of his novels: "The Lizard's Tail" and "A Life of Her Own". Collection also holds a copy of the book "The Lizard's Tail" and a copy of the screenplay for the movie "The Hand", which is Oliver Stone's movie adaption of "The Lizard's Tail".
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
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Subject Terms
- Television authorship -- Great Britain.
- Television authorship -- United States.
- Television programs -- Great Britain.
- Television programs -- United States.
Occupations
- Novelists.
- Television writers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Brandel, Marc, 1919- -- A Life of Her Own.
- Brandel, Marc, 1919- -- The Lizard's Tail.
