Jerry Devine papers, 1938-1973
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Devine, Jerry.
- Title
- Jerry Devine papers
- Dates
- 1938-1973 (inclusive)19381973
- Quantity
- 31.0 cubic feet (31 boxes) + 63 phonograph records.
- Collection Number
- 05498
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Jerry Devine (1908-1994) was a radio writer, radio producer, and playwright during the twentieth century. Devine wrote for a number of radio shows between the 1930s and 1950s, including "Reg'lar Fellers" (1941), "Mr. District Attorney" (1942-1945), and "This is Your F.B.I." (1944-1953). He also served as producer of "This is Your F.B.I." Devine was active as a playwright during the 1960s and 1970s, writing the Broadway plays "Amorous Flea" (1965) and "Children of the Wind" (1973).
Content Description
Collection contains radio scripts (many of them bound and annotated) for the radio shows Devine wrote for, including "This is Your F.B.I.", "Mr. District Attorney", and "Reg'lar Fellers". Collection also contains numerous audio tape and phonograph recordings of "This is Your F.B.I." Devine's research files for "This is Your F.B.I." (which contain correspondence, F.B.I. bulletins, and manuscripts) and original manuscripts for his plays "Amorous Flea" and "Children of the Wind" are in this collection as well.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationDonor retains copyrights.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System RequirementsThis is your F.B.I. -- Phonograph records -- 33 1/3 rpm.
This is your F.B.I. -- Audio tapes -- Reel to reel.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Jerry Devine at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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
- Drama -- 20th century.
- Dramatists, American -- 20th century.
- Plays -- United States -- 20th century.
- Playwriting -- 20th century.
- Radio -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Radio authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio writers -- United States -- 20th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
Titles within the Collection
- Mr. District Attorney (Radio program)
- This is your F.B.I. (Radio program)
