William Sackheim papers, 1944-1995
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sackheim, William
- Title
- William Sackheim papers
- Dates
- 1944-1995 (inclusive)19441995
- Quantity
- 36.45 cubic feet (48 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02839
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
William Sackheim (1920-2004) was a writer and producer in the motion picture and television industries during the twentieth century. Sackheim started his show business career as a motion picture screenwriter during the 1940s and earned screenwriting credits on a number of popular movies between the 1940s and 1980s, including "The Competition" (1980). He started working in television during the 1950s and earned writing credits on a number of television programs between the 1950s and 1980s, including the television series "Delvecchio" (1976-1977) and the television movie "The Law" (1974). Sackheim started working as a producer during the 1950s and produced a number of popular television series between the 1950s and 1990s, including "Gidget" (1965), "The Flying Nun" (1967-1968), "Night Gallery" (1970), "Delvecchio", and "The Antagonists" (1991). He also produced a number of television movies, including "The Law". Sackheim was also producer of several feature films between the 1970s and 1990s, including "The Competition".
Content Description
Collection contains William Sackheim's television series production files (which contain correspondence, scripts, notes, schedules, crew lists, legal documents, and financial documents), including those concerning the television series "Gidget", "The Flying Nun", "Night Gallery", "Delvecchio", and "The Antagonists". Collection also contains Sackheim's television movie production files, including those concerning "The Law". Collection also holds Sackheim's feature move production files, including those for "The Competition". Miscellaneous movie scripts written by Sackheim (including "The Competition"), television scripts written by Sackheim (including "The Law"), videotapes of episodes of the television series "The Antagonists" and "The Human Factor", and a few subject files (containing correspondence, notes, and legal documents) are in this collection as well.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Preservation Note
System RequirementsAntagonist video recordings -- Videotapes.
Human factor video recordings -- Videotapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by William Sackheim at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Made-for-TV movies -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion picture authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Motion pictures -- United States -- 20th century.
- Screenwriters -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Television authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television writers -- United States -- 20th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Videotapes.
Titles within the Collection
- Antagonists (Television program)
- Delvecchio (Television program)
- Flying nun (Television program)
- Gidget (Television program)
- Night gallery (Television program)
