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George Waggner papers, 1915-1984

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Waggner, George, 1894-1984
Title
George Waggner papers
Dates
1915-1984 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.27 cubic ft. (24 boxes)
Collection Number
08774
Summary
Includes scripts from Waggner's career as a writer, director, and producer for film and television.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

George Waggner attended pharmacy college in Philadelphia and served in World War I before moving to Hollywood in 1920 to become an actor. He worked in a variety of jobs as an actor, songwriter, and screenwriter before becoming a director of westerns in the late 1930s with "The Black Bandit" (1938). He worked for Universal and made his mark in horror films like "Man Made Monster" (1941), "Horror Island" (1941), and "The Wolf Man" (1941). In the late 40s and early 50s, he was a producer of two John Wayne films, "The Fighting Kentuckian" (1949) and "Operation Pacific" (1951). He later directed episodes of several television series, including "Cheyenne" (1959-1962), "77 Sunset Strip" (1959-1963), "Batman" (1966-67), and "The Green Hornet" (1967). Throughout his career, he wrote scripts for film and television, and he composed songs.

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Content Description

The George Waggner collection contains scripts written and directed by Waggner for movies such as "Frisco Sal" and "Operation Pacific" and episodes of TV series such as "77 Sunset Strip," "Big Town," and "Batman." Some scripts include other records such as cast lists and schedules. Also included are magazines and newspaper and magazine articles about Waggner and the movies and TV shows in which he was involved. There are also photographs, contracts, correspondence, scrapbooks, and sheet music documenting Waggner's Hollywood career.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by George Waggner as of the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Shy Feldtkeller in 1984 and 1985.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Laura Uglean Jackson in August 2011 and re-processed by Roger Simon in August 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Titles within the Collection

  • 77 Sunset Strip (Television program)
  • Batman (Television program)
  • Tales of Wells Fargo (Television program)
  • The Wolf Man (Motion picture)

Processed by Laura Uglean Jackson. Re-processed by Roger Simon.
2024

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