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American Television Scripts, [ca. 1953-1988]
Unpublished scripts representing approximately 730 different television programs (sitcoms, cop shows, satires, soap operas, musical specials) documenting American popular culture from the Truman era to the Reagan era. The collection reflects changes in American attitudes towards family, sex, politics, history, etcFormat(s): Manuscripts
Library: John John Hay
NOTE: This collection is housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval
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Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow
Other Online Access:
Other: Complete list of television scripts
In-house Access to the Collection:
Typescript Inventory
Related Collections:
Screenplays, 1938-1980 Collection