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Arthur Henley Papers, 1938-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Henley, Arthur
Title
Arthur Henley Papers
Dates
1938-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
56.95 cubic ft. (127 boxes) + audio tapes + films + phono discs
Collection Number
08663
Summary
Mainly scripts for radio and television programs written or produced by Henley with production files containing correspondence, notes, schedules and outlines.
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Duplication of any material requires permission from the donor.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Arthur Henley, author, writer and producer of radio and television entertainment shows during the 1940s and 1950s, was born 9 September 1921, in Rockaway Beach, New York. He received a B.A. from City College in New York in 1942. He pursued additional academic studies at New York University and the Pratt Institute.

As a radio writer/producer he worked with numerous shows including Make Up Your Mind, Honeymoon in New York, 13 By Henley, Bob and Ray, and others. As a television writer/producer he worked for shows such as Make Up Your Mind, The Kate Smith Show, Broadway Open House, and others.

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Content Description

Mainly scripts for radio and television programs written or produced by Henley with production files containing correspondence, notes, schedules and outlines. There are related reviews, awards, promotional materials, scrapbooks, photographs of Henley and manuscripts of two of his books. There are also phonograph records of radio broadcasts, films and audio tapes of "Make Up Your Mind" and other programs.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Arthur Henley Papers, Collection Number 08663, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in eleven series.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Arthur Henley at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The Arthur Henley Papers were given to the American Heritage Center by Arthur Henley 13 October 1982.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by John Hanks in 1997.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Radio -- Production and direction.
  • Radio authorship.
  • Radio programs -- United States.
  • Radio writers.
  • Television -- Production and direction.
  • Television authorship.
  • Television programs -- United States.
  • Television writers.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audio tapes.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Phonograph records.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Scripts.

Titles within the Collection

  • Everything goes (Radio program)
  • Honeymoon in New York (Radio program)
  • Make up your mind (Radio program)
  • Marry-go-round (Radio program)
  • Phrase that pays (Radio program)
  • What makes you tick (Radio program)

Processed by Lisa Star
2006

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