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Selig J. Seligman papers, 1942-1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seligman, Selig J.
Title
Selig J. Seligman papers
Dates
1942-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.27 cubic ft. (6 boxes) + 633 MB
Collection Number
03405
Summary
The collection contains materials relating to the Hollywood production career of Selig J. Seligman.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Seligman (1918-1969) was a lawyer turned television and motion picture producer. During the 1950s Seligman served as a vice president of the American Broadcasting Company and the General Manager of KABC-TV in Los Angeles, California. In 1961 he founded the production company Selmur Productions. He was perhaps best known for producing the television series “Combat!” and the movie “Charly.”

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Content Description

The Selig J. Seligman papers contain materials relating to the Hollywood producing career of Selig J. Seligman. The bulk of the collection consists of scripts and production files for television shows and movies that Seligman produced. The majority of these files are from Seligman’s production company, Selmur Productions. Other materials include an audio recording of an interview with Seligman, correspondence, books, newspaper clippings, and testimony to the FCC. Some of the productions covered by the collection include “Charly,” “Alexander the Great,” and “Combat!”

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection has been minimally processed.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Selig J. Seligman at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Selig J. Seligman in 1970 and Lucy Seligman from 2010-2016.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in June 2010 and updated by Jamie Greene in June 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture producers and directors.
  • Motion pictures--Production and direction--United States.
  • Television producers and directors.
  • Television programs--United States.
  • Television--Production and direction--United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Scripts.

Titles within the Collection

  • Charly (Motion picture)
  • Combat! (Television program)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Selmur Productions.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2010

CC Attribution
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