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Larry Forrester papers, 1961-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Forrester, Larry.
Title
Larry Forrester papers
Dates
1961-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.70 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Collection Number
09590
Summary
This collection contains film and tv scripts written by Larry Forrester.
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

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

Larry Forrester was born April 21, 1924, in Glasgow, Scotland. He was a writer and a producer best known for his movie and television work. Some of his notable works include: Tora!Tora!Tora! and episodes for tv shows like Vega$, Fantasy Island, and Hart to Hart. Forrester was not only a screenwriter but a novelist as well, with notable titles such as Fly for Your Life and A Girl Called Fathom. He died in February of 1988.

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Content Description

Larry Forrester's collection contains scripts that he created for film and television between 1960 and 1987. His film scripts include "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and "Gettysburg". Some of his TV scripts were for "Fantasy Island", "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Hart to Hart".

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Larry Forrester at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Material was recieved from Pauline Forrester in 1988.

Processing Note

Collection was processed in October 2023 by Brittany Heye.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Motion pictures -- United States.
  • Television programs -- United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Motion picture scripts.
  • Television scripts.

Occupations

  • Screenwriters.
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