Michael MacDonald Mooney papers, 1982-1985
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mooney, Michael Macdonald, 1930-
- Title
- Michael MacDonald Mooney papers
- Dates
- 1982-1985 (inclusive)19821985
- Quantity
- 9 cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08444
- 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 Note
Michael MacDonald Mooney was a journalist who was a writer for Universal Studios and the film "Hindenburg", which was released in 1972. Later he was a co-defendent with Universal in a "Hindenburg" plagiarism suit filed by A. A. Hoehling, who wrote "Who Destroyed the Hindenberg". The summary judgement was against Hoehling's suit in 1979.
Content Description
The Mooney collection contains legal depositions, documents, correspondence, and settlement papers relating to a plagiarism lawsuit (Hoehling vs Mooney). It was filed against Mooney and Universal Studios because of a dispute over the movie script for "Hindenberg", which was released in 1972.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aircraft accidents.
- Disaster films.
- Disasters -- fires.
- Disasters in literature.
- Motion picture authorship.
- Plagiarism.
Titles within the Collection
- Hindenberg (Motion picture)
