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William J. Bell papers, 1966-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bell, William J.
- Title
- William J. Bell papers
- Dates
- 1966-1987 (inclusive)19661987
1973-1987 (bulk)19731987 - Quantity
- 76.45 cubic feet (77 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09483
- 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
Bell (1929- ) was a television writer and producer. He began work with television soap operas in 1957 when he began writing for "The Guiding Light." He wrote for "As the World Turns" from 1958 to 1967, and in 1966 became head writer for "Days of Our Lives." He began writing for "The Young and the Restless" in 1977.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains predominantly scripts for "The Young and the Restless" (1973-1987), with a few scripts for "Days of Our Lives" (1976-1977). There are also photographs of Bell, contracts, correspondence, cast sheets, story outlines and ratings reports all relating to both soap operas.
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
- Soap operas -- United States.
- Television authorship.
- Television scripts.
- Television serials -- United States.
