Milton M. Raison papers, 1937-1971
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Raison, Milton M. (Milton Michael), 1903-
- Title
- Milton M. Raison papers
- Dates
- 1937-1971 (inclusive)19371971
- Quantity
- 8.8 cubic feet (22 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06031
- 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 Note
Raison (1903-1982) was a reporter for several New York newspapers before working as a theatrical press agent during the 1920s. In 1932 he began screenwriting for MGM and later wrote for radio and television, mostly in westerns and action shows. He has authored the motion pictures "Big Town Scandal," "Gold Smugglers," "Bantu," "Spoilers of the North," "Web of Danger," "Girl from Rio" and many others.
Content Description
Collection contains mainly mimeographed scripts for motion pictures, radio and television written by Raison along with treatments and outlines (1937-1963); correspondence (1944-1971); research notes; and 1 scrapbook.
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
Return to TopDetailed 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
- Motion picture authorship.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Radio authorship.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
- Television authorship.
- Television programs -- United States.
- Television scripts.
- Western television programs.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Radio writers.
- Screenwriters.
- Television writers.
