Calvin Clements papers , 1958-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Clements, Calvin
Title
Calvin Clements papers
Dates
1958-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (2 containers)
Collection Number
Ax 493
Summary
Calvin J. Clements (1915-1997) was a writer of television scripts, screenplays, and adventure stories. The collection includes television scripts and one screenplay.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Author was born in Jersey City, New Jersey (Febraury 14, 1915) and attended high school for one year. He was a fireboat pilot in the New York City Fire Department, retiring after 20 years. He wrote adventure stories and novels, television plays, and motion picture plays. Clements died on March 11, 1997.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The papers consist of television scripts for a variety of adventure, mystery and western programs, particularly Gunsmoke and The Rifleman. There is one screenplay, Fury at Firecreek, in several forms, including the novelized form by William R. Cox.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Screenwriters--United States
  • Television writers--United States
  • Western films--United States
  • Western television programs--United States

Personal Names

  • Clements, Calvin
  • Cox, William R. (William Robert), 1901-1988

Form or Genre Terms

  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Screenplays
  • Television scripts