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Norton S. Parker papers, 1931-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Parker, Norton S.
- Title
- Norton S. Parker papers
- Dates
- 1931-1968 (inclusive)19311968
- Quantity
- 2.70 cubic feet + films.
- Collection Number
- 03357
- 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
Parker (d. 1969) was an author and motion picture writer and director. He worked as a writer during the 1920s and 1930s before serving with the U.S. Army Pictorial Center as a filmmaker and its Writers Branch Chief during World War II and the Korean War.
In the early 1960s he developed, directed and produced a documentary for the television series "The Big Picture" entitled "The Army in Action," which was a history of the U.S. military after World War I and broadcast in 1965. In 1968 Parker authored the textbook "Audiovisual Script Writing."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials relating to Parker's work as a writer and filmmaker, including the manuscripts, galleys and miscellaneous publicity materials for the books "Hell and Hallelujah!" and "Audiovisual Script Writing" (1931, 1967-1968); the manuscripts for miscellaneous short stories and other writings; photographs of Parker; the scripts for the motion picture "Prison Break" and the television special "The Army in Action" (1938, 1963); 8 16 mm films and 18 reel-to-reel audio tapes from "The Army in Action"; and a 1960 letter from Red Skelton.
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
Preservation Note
System Requirements"Army in Action" episodes -- Film -- 16 mm.
"Army in Action" soundtrack -- Reel-to-reel audio tapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Norton S. Parker at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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
- Documentary television programs -- Authorship -- United States.
- Documentary television programs -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Documentary television programs -- United States.
- Motion picture authorship.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Television scripts.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army Pictorial Center.
Geographical Names
- United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Motion pictures.
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Screenwriters.
- Television producers and directors.
- Television writers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Parker, Norton S. -- Audiovisual script writing.
- Parker, Norton S. -- Hell and hallelujah!
- Skelton, Red, 1913-1997.
