Expedition! (Collection of scripts), [ca. 1960-ca. 1962]

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Summary

Title:
Collection of scripts for Expedition! ,
Dates:
[ca. 1960-ca. 1962]
Abstract:
The documentary television series Expedition! made its debut on ABC-TV in September, 1960. The collection consists mostly of scripts and a very small amount of teacher guide literature.
Extent:
2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Collection of scripts for Expedition! (Collection 242). Performing Arts Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of loose bound notebooks of script materials for the documentary television series Expedition!. The notebooks were originally compiled by V. Fae Thomas, but it not clear if Thomas was related to the production of the program or not. In addition to the 40-plus scripts there is very small amount of teachers' guide material.

The materials have been removed from their original notebooks for preservation purposes, but are physically housed in the original order in which they were filed by season and show number. The notebook titles are included in the notes field.

Biographical / historical:

Expedition!, the documentary television series, made its debut on ABC-TV in September 1960 and was sponsored by the Ralston Purina Company. The program documented journeys to the various remote regions of the world and was known for presenting exciting and sometimes controversial places around the globe. The series run from 1960-1963. It received a Thomas Alva Edison award, Ohio State award, and Peabody award for television excellence.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1987>.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically by script title. Teacher's Guide material is listed first.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Performing Arts Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Julie Graham.
Date Prepared:
© 2008
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from database containing container list structure and data, encoding added via MS Access and Notetab Pro; frontmatter gathered from MARC Record. Date of source: 300402.

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Collection of scripts for Expedition! (Collection 242). Performing Arts Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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