Hugh Studebaker papers, 1907-1983 (bulk 1920-1960)
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Studebaker, Hugh.
- Title
- Hugh Studebaker papers
- Dates
- 1907-1983 (bulk 1920-1960) (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08993
- Summary
- This collection contains materials documenting Hugh Studebaker's career as a radio actor.
- 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
Hugh Studebaker (1901-1978) performed on many radio shows throughout the 1930s and 1940s. His major roles included Silly Watson on “Fibber McGee and Molly," Dr. Robert Graham on “Bachelor’s Children,” and Harry Henderson in “The Beulah Show.” Other productions included “Knickerbocker Playhouse,” “Whispering Smith,” and “Brewster Boy”. In the late 1940s he played a part on the television soap opera, “Guiding Light.” In addition, he toured on the Chautauqua circuit in the 1920s and was one of the original organizers of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Content Description
The Hugh Studebaker collection contains scripts, photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other materials documenting Studebaker’s career in radio broadcasting. It also contains phonogrpah records of some broadcasts such as, "Scrooge" (1938), "Knickerbocker Playhouse," (1939 ), and shows about Abraham Lincoln. Additionally there are photographs of Studebaker’s “Chautauqua Days,” and material from his appearance on “Guiding Light.”
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
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Hugh Studebaker at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Bertina Studebaker in 1985.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Laura Jackson in December 2009.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Agreements and ContractsDates: 1939-1953Container: Box 1
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Description: AwardsDates: 1928-1975Container: Box 4
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Description: Correspondence, Bess FlynnDates: 1941-1964Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence, Fan MailDates: 1941-1947Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence, GeneralDates: 1907-1983Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence, Greeting CardsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1911-1978Container: Box 1 and 5
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Description: Phonograph Records,Dates: 1938-1942Container: Box 5
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Description: Photographs, Bachelor's ChildrenDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, Beulah ShowDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, Diamond AwardDates: circa 1970Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, Fibber Mcgee and MollyDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, Hugh StudebakerDates: 1917-1945Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, Miscellaneous Radio and Television ProductionsDates: 1940sContainer: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, PersonalDates: 1921-1948Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, Portraits of Hugh StudebakerDates: 1928-circa 1945Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, Portraits of Other PeopleDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Photographs, QuartettesDates: 1920sContainer: Box 1
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Description: Publicity, Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1930s-1940sContainer: Box 1
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Description: Publicity, Other publicationsDates: 1939-1950Container: Box 2
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Description: Radio Program MaterialsDates: 1939-1959Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Ambition,"Dates: 1940Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Bachelor's Children"Dates: 1942-1946Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Billy the Kid Lives Again"Dates: 1940Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, Bob HopeDates: 1941Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Brewster Boy"Dates: 1941-1942Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Curtain Time"Dates: 1939Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Cyrano De Bergerac,"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "The Dan Carson Story #30"Dates: 1948Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "First Nighter"Dates: 1938Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Gems of American Eloquence" (Lincoln)Dates: 1939Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Guiding Light"Dates: 1949Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "In Chicago Tonight"Dates: 1940Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Knickerbocker Playhouse"Dates: 1940Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, MiscellaneousDates: 1943 and undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "Presenting Michael Scott"Dates: 1945Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, Pacific Pioneer BroadcastsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, "The Righteous Mr. King,"Dates: 1937Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, Special Xmas ShowDates: 1944Container: Box 2
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Description: Scripts, Universal BroadcastingDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Scripts, "Vic and Sade"Dates: 1945Container: Box 3
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Description: Scripts, "Whispering Smith"Dates: 1941Container: Box 3
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Description: Scripts, "Woman in White"Dates: 1944Container: Box 3
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Description: Sheet MusicDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Radio actors and actresses.
- Radio comedies.
- Radio programs.
Form or Genre Terms
- Radio scripts
Titles within the Collection
- Bachelor's children (Radio program)
- Fibber Mcgee & Molly (Radio program)
- Vic and Sade (Radio program)
