Finding Aid for the Collection of scripts for Expedition!, [ca. 1960-ca. 1962]
Processed by Performing Arts Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Julie Graham.
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Collection of scripts for Expedition! ,
Date (inclusive): [ca. 1960-ca. 1962]
Collection number: 242
Extent: 2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
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.
Language: Finding aid is written in English.
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library.
Performing Arts Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
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.
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
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.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
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.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1987>.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Collection of scripts for Expedition! (Collection 242). Performing Arts Special Collections, Charles
E. Young Research Library, UCLA.
History
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.
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.
Organization and Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by script title. Teacher's Guide material is listed first.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Expedition! (Television program).
Documentary television programs -- Archival resources.
Genres and Forms of Material
television scripts
Box 1, Folder 31
Expedition ! Production schedules for seasons 1960-1961 and 1961-1962.
1960-1962
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 1
Expedition! Teacher Guide introductory letter and history of production
no date
Note
Notebook 1 - Teachers Guides "Expedition"
Box 1, Folder 2
Expedition! Teacher Guides promotion letters
no date
Note
Notebook 1 - Teachers Guides "Expedition"
Box 1, Folder 3
Expedition! Teachers guides
no date
Note
Notebook 1 - Teachers Guides "Expedition"
Box 1, Folder 4
_Teachers Guide comments
no date
Note
Notebook 1 - Teachers Guides "Expedition"
Box 1, Folder 9
3000 Years Under The Sea
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 32
Africa's Animal Kingdom
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 14
Behind The Walls Of Kano
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 9
Black Jungle Trial.
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 18
Cargo Cult
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 13
Challenge Of The Pamirs
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 26
Cliff Dwellers Of The Arctic.
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 17
Cliffs Of The Dead
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 30
Conquest Of Dhaulagiri
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 21
Death Rites Of The Camayura
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 15
Firewalkers Of Fiji
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 29
Flight To The Giants
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 5
Frozen Continent, The
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 5
Insect Safari
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 24
Invisible World Of The Deep
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 10
Journey To The Lost World
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 7
Journey To The Roof Of The World
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 12
Land Divers Of Pentecost
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 11
Land Of The Dying Ghosts
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 14
Last Of The Arctic Nomads, The
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 18
Last Of The Bushmen
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 12
Lost Kingdoms Of Arabia.
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 17
Lost World Of The Kalahari
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 20
Man's First Winter At The South Pole
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 8
Men against the mountains
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 4
Menace Of The Moving Glacier, The
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 23
Moon Temple Of Sheba
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 6
Operation Noah's Ark
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 25
Orinoco Quest
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 28
Return To The Stone Age.
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 2
Rivers Of Fire And Ice
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 1
Russian Assault On The Antarctic
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 22
Russian Whale Hunt
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 34
Sacred Well Of Sacrifice.
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 11
Saga Of Sea Dragon
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 19
Saga Of The Triton.
no date
Note
Notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 8
Shark Island
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 16
Socotra: Forgotten Island
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 13
Survivors of the Ice Age
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 35
Treasure Of The Sacred Well.
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 3
Valley Of Shangri-La
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 2, Folder 6
Valley Of The Shadow Of Death.
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 16
Vanishing Muskox, The
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 15
War Clubs Of the Amazon
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 1, Folder 33
Water People Of Burma
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 10
Weavers Of Death
no date
Note
Notebook 2 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-13 1960-61 Season) 300
Series
Box 2, Folder 7
Weavers Of Death
no date
Note
Notebook 4 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 1-22 1961-1962 Season) 400
Series
Box 1, Folder 27
World Of The Penguins
Script.
Note
notebook 3 - V. Fae Thomas Scripts: Expedition! (Shows 14-26 1960-61 Season) 300
Series