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Monroe Manning papers, 1945-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Manning, Monroe.
- Title
- Monroe Manning papers
- Dates
- 1945-1988 (inclusive)19451988
- Quantity
- 1.0 cubic foot (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 09926
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Monroe Manning was born in Seattle, Washington on July 7, 1902. As a young man in Hollywood, he was an actor for Fox Studios and then Paramount, but eventually, through various jobs, he became a television writer and screenwriter. His movie and TV credits, as a screenwriter, spans the period of 1945-1987 and includes screenplays for "Lassie" and "Flipper" among others.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection mainly consists of copies of numerous screenplays, including those for "Lassie" and "Flipper". There is an original draft of an autobiography and genealogy, entitled, "The Manning Family History and the Adventurous Life of Monroe Manning." There is an original 1988 letter to Manning from his friend, Mickey Rooney. Two photographs of Manning are included from 1942 and 1975.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Actors -- United States.
- Television programs -- United States.
- Television writers -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies.
