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Jerry Dobson papers, 1966-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dobson, Jerry
Title
Jerry Dobson papers
Dates
1966-1983 (inclusive)
Quantity
163.25 cubic ft. (164 boxes)
Collection Number
08281
Summary
Scripts for television soap operas including "General Hospital," "Guiding Light," and "As the World Turns."
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

Jerry Dobson, along with his wife, Bridget, were writers for American television soap operas. Dobson began writing for "General Hospital" in 1973 before becoming co-head writer of "Guiding Light" in 1975. In 1979, Jerry and Bridget became co-head writers of "As the World Turns."

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Content Description

The collection mostly consists of scripts related to Dobson's work as writer for the soap operas "General Hospital," "Guiding Light" and "As the World Turns." Story breakdowns and other production notes for each show are available as well.

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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

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Jerry Dobson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Jerome and Bridget Dobson in 1981 and 1983.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in September 2013.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Soap operas--United States.
  • Television programs--United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Television scripts

Occupations

  • Television writers

Titles within the Collection

  • As the world turns (Television program)
  • General Hospital (Television program)
  • Guiding light (Television program)

Processed by Shaun Hayes
2013

CC Attribution
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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