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Thomas Wakefield Blackburn papers, 1936-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Blackburn, Thomas Wakefield.
- Title
- Thomas Wakefield Blackburn papers
- Dates
- 1936-1976 (inclusive)19361976
- Quantity
- 22 cubic feet (22 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08377
- 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
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Thomas Wakefield Blackburn was an author, screenwriter, and composer best known as a writer for Disney. He wrote both the screenplay and music for "Johnny Tremain." He also wrote episodes for "Davy Crockett" and Daniel Boone". In addition, he wrote for the television series "Sugarfoot", "Maverick", and "Cheyenne", among others. He also wrote stories and screenplays for movies, including "Cattle Queen of Montana" and "Santee", as well as western novels and short stories.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Thomas Wakefield Blackburn papers contain scripts and manuscripts for Blackburn's screenplays, novels, and short stories from 1937 to 1976. There is also professional and personal correspondence, as well as photographs, a 1936 diary, and copies of Blackburn's published work. Manuscripts of short stories by Ed Earl Repp are also in the collection.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture plays.
- Western stories.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Repp, Ed Earl, 1900-
