Elaine Rich papers, 1980-1998, (bulk 1980-1991)

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Summary

Creators:
Rich, Elaine
Abstract:
Elaine Rich was a television producer whose credits include the television series Charlie's Angels (1979-1980) and Dynasty (1981-1989). The collection consists primarily of scripts and photocopied press clippings for the television series Dynasty.
Extent:
7.0 linear ft. (14 boxes.)
Language:
and Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Elaine Rich papers (Collection number PASC 286). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists primarily of scripts and photocopied press clippings for the television series Dynasty, related to the career of Elaine Rich. The scripts include assorted drafts for episodes from the original Dynasty television series (1980-1988). The press clipping include Dynasty (seasons 1, 2, 3, and 6) and Dynasty II: The Colbys (season 1). Additionally there is one script each from the television series Hotel and Strike Force and paper copy printouts from Charlie's Angels' fan websites.

Biographical / historical:

There is very little biographical information currently available about Elaine Rich. She is television producer whose credits include the television series Charlie's Angels (1979-1980) and Dynasty (1981-1989). Inspired by the soap opera Dallas, Dynasty was one of the most successful prime-time dramas that depicted the lavish lives of the Carrington and Colby oil tycoon families.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by project titles:

  1. Charlie's Angels
  2. Dynasty
  3. Hotel
  4. Strike Force
  5. Unknown projects

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

Access and use

Restrictions:

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

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library 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], Elaine Rich papers (Collection number PASC 286). UCLA Library 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
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