Sid Harris papers, 1952-1980
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harris, Sid
- Title
- Sid Harris papers
- Dates
- 1952-1980 (inclusive)19521980
- Quantity
- 12.15 cubic feet (18 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10486
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Sid Harris was an author and screenwriter for motion pictures and television. He wrote screenplays for the movies "Stormy Crossing" (1957) which was made from his short story, "Black Tide", "The Monster Varan" (1962), "Wild Harvest" (1962), and for television productions "U.S. Marshall" (1958), among others. His original manuscripts include: "Here Comes the Bride", and "Play a Lone Hand" among many others.
Content Description
The Sid Harris collection contains original scripts for television productions written by Harris and many scripts of other writers for "Bonanza", "Maverick", "The Californians", "Slade", and "Jim Bowie" among others from the 1950s and 1960s. Included are materials related to Ben Mindenberg's film production entitled "Samurai", and materials related to 20 of his films sold to ABC in 1952. There are also miscellaneous 16mm films and footage. Mimeograph stencil sheets for a script called, "Yuma Run", are included.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture plays.
- Screenwriters -- United States.
- Television scripts.
- Western stories.
Personal Names
- Mindenberg, Ben.
Form or Genre Terms
- Screenplays.
