ORU_Ax436.xml Guide to the Gerry Day papers 1949-1975 Day (Gerry) papers Tanya Parlet and Kira B. Homo. Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2013
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Gerry Day papers Day, Gerry Ax 436 3.5 linear feet 3 containers 2 record storage boxes, 1 manuscript box 1949-1975 Gerry Day was an author and screenwriter for film and television. The collection contains manuscripts of screenplays, screen stories, and television scripts for T.V. series including Wagon Train, The Virginian, The New Perry Mason, Marcus Welby, M.D, The High Chaparral, Little House on the Prairie, The Ford Television Theatre, and Whiplash. English . 1 2 3

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 Day, Gerry Day, Gerry Day, Gerry Authors, American--20th century Television writers--United States Western television programs--Authorship Television programs--United States Women authors, American--20th century Television authorship--United States Screenwriters--United States Literature Television scripts Screenplays

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Gerald "Gerry" Lallande Day (1922-2013) was an author and screenwriter for film and television. Television series she wrote for include Wagon Train, The Virginian, The New Perry Mason, Marcus Welby, M.D, The High Chaparral, Little House on the Prairie, The Ford Television Theatre, and Whiplash.

The collection contains manuscripts of screenplays, screen stories, and television series, published stories/articles, and correspondence, 1949-1975.

The initial donation of 1968 is organized into series:

Series I: screenplays consist of manuscript material including outlines, drafts, an revised versions for four titles.

Series II: screen stories include manuscripts for three titles.

Series III: television scripts include manuscripts of episodes for the television series Whiplash, The Ford Television Theatre, The Outcasts, Wagon Train, Temple Houston, Laredo, Court Martial (also known as Attorneys at War), and Judd for the Defense.

Scripts are organized by title of episode and T.V. series title and production information is included and noted on the paper finding aid. Manuscript material includes story outlines, multiple drafts and revisions, production versions, corrections and notes, and teleplays.

Series IV: consists of television story outlines and short story manuscripts. There are manuscripts for four titles.

Series V: plays contains music and lyrics, story outline and book for the title Queen of Hearts.

Series VI: contains published stories by Day that appeared in magazines and newspapers, 1949-1952.

Series VII: consists of fan letters regarding an episode of Wagon Train.

The 1969 addendum contains television scripts. Manuscript material includes story outlines, drafts, revisions, production versions, and related correspondence. Television series include The High Chaparral, The Virginian, Marcus Welby, M.D., and Lancer.

The 1975 addendum contains television scripts and manuscript material includes story outlines, notes, plot summaries, prospectus, and multiple revisions of production scripts. Television series include Young Doctor Kildare, Little House on the Prairie, The New Perry Mason, Kodiak, Gunsmoke, The High Chaparral, Matt Helm, and The New Land.

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