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Maxwell Shane papers, 1936-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shane, Maxwell, 1905-1983.
- Title
- Maxwell Shane papers
- Dates
- 1936-1967 (inclusive)19361967
- Quantity
- 6.75 cubic feet (15 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03235
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Shane worked as a screenwriter from 1936-1947 before becoming a motion picture director and producer. He also worked as a radio writer in the 1930s and wrote for television in the 1960s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials relating to Shane's work in radio, television and motion pictures from 1936-1967. Collection consists mainly of scripts for over 65 motion pictures from 1936-1956 that Shane either wrote or directed, along with outlines, treatments and set designs for the films "She's Got That Swing" (1937), "Double Exposure" (1944), "City across the River" (1949), "The Navy Way" (1944), "Forced Landing" (1942) and many others. Also included are the scripts for the World War II propaganda films "We Refuse to Die" (along with a script for the radio adaptation), and "A Letter from Bataan" (1942).
Collection also includes radio scripts for the programs "Big Town" (1939-1940); miscellaneous materials relating to his work in television; photographs of Shane and film stills from the motion pictures "The Glass Wall" and "City across the River"; and 8 pieces of correspondence (1942-1950). The scripts are mostly mimeograph copies.
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 authorship.
- Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Radio authorship.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
- Television authorship.
- Television programs -- United States.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Motion pictures and the war.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Propaganda.
Form or Genre Terms
- Film stills.
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Motion picture producers and directors.
- Radio writers.
- Screenwriters.
