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Melvin Levy papers, 1917-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Levy, Melvin, 1902-1980
Title
Melvin Levy papers
Dates
1917-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
14.00 cubic ft. (28 boxes)
Collection Number
05541
Summary
Melvin Levy was a writer of novels, plays, and scripts for film and television. This collection includes some of his published books and his scripts for the stage and for film and television (a number of which went unproduced), as well as correspondence and clippings.
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

Melvin Levy (1902-1980) was born in Trinidad, CO, and died in Los Angeles, CA. He published several novels, and he wrote for stage, screen, and television. In 1952, he testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. He was interviewed for and is mentioned throughout "Naming Names," Victor Navasky's book about the Hollywood blacklist.

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Content Description

The collection consists of books published by Levy, scripts that he wrote for the stage, and scripts, outlines, and synopses that he wrote for film and television (a number of which went unproduced). Produced TV scripts include those for "Daniel Boone," "The Roaring 20’s," “Have Gun, Will Travel,” “The Lone Ranger,” and “General Hospital.” The collection also includes stories and poems by Levy, clippings about Levy and by him (the latter are mostly book reviews that he wrote for “The New Republic”), and correspondence.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box 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 Melvin Levy as of the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Melvin Levy from 1974-1979.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Roger Simon in June 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture plays.
  • Television scripts.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Screenplays.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Screenwriters.

Other Creators

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