Burt Prelutsky papers, 1973-1987
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Prelutsky, Burt, 1940-
- Title
- Burt Prelutsky papers
- Dates
- 1973-1987 (inclusive)19731987
- Quantity
- 3.0 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11092
- 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
Burt Prelutsky, 1940-, wrote screenplays for television including "Dragnet", "M*A*S*H", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", among others and for television films such as "Aunt Mary" (1979), "Homeward Bound" (1980), and "A Small Killing" (1981). His essays were published in 1987, "Civilization, and Welcome To It".
Content Description
The collection contains unbound scripts, many in handwritten draft form; notes; and related correspondence, 1973-1987. Scripts for "M*A*S*H", "The Grim Reaper" (1977); "The Pete Gray Story" (1984); "Undercover Grandma"; "The Blues, Brother" (1987); "Two Hearts Are One" (1987); and "A Late Love" (1987) among others. There are a few clippings with biographical information on Prelutsky. The draft manuscripts for "Civilization, and Welcome To It: Essays by Burt Prelutsky" (1987) are included.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationDonor maintains copyrights.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Essays -- Humor -- United States -- 20th century.
- Screenwriters -- United States.
- Television plays -- United States.
- Television programs -- United States.
Titles within the Collection
- M*A*S*H (Television program)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Prelutsky, Burt -- Civilization and welcome to it.
