Arthur Peterson papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Arthur Peterson papers, Collection #C0027, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University.

Summary

Extent:
12 linear feet (33 boxes)
Creator:
Arthur Peterson, 1912-1996
Abstract:
Collection contains materials relating to Peterson's long acting career. Types of materials include scripts to his television, film, and stage roles, correspondence, and props used by Peterson.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Arthur Peterson papers, Collection #C0027, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains materials relating to Peterson's long acting career. Types of materials include scripts to his television, film, and stage roles, correspondence, and props used by Peterson.

includes Rehearsal Schedule for this episode

note indicates "revised but not final"

includes rehearsal schedule

3 copies: Arthur Peterson's, Jennifer Salt and Diana Canova

contains 2 copies Peterson's and Dinah Manoff's copy as well

2 copies

2 copies including prop copy

2 copies: 1 prop, signed by ? Peterson's character not included

3 copies

4 copies

2 copies

prop copy

Soap 41 contains Scenes from 39, 40 and 41

Contains scenes from 39, 40 and 41

3 copies, 1 copy contains revisions dated 1/9/78

2 copies

2 copies

3 copies

2 copies

2 copies

Also contains "pre-shoot" for episodes 50 and 51

2 copies

also contains post-shoot for 49 and 50, pre-shoot for 52 and 54

also contains post-shoot for 51 and 52, pre-shoot for 54

also contains post-shoot for 53 and pre-shoot for 55 and 56

also contains post-shoot for 53 and pre-shoot for 55 and 56

3 copies

also contains post-shoot for 55 and pre-shoot for 57

also contains post-shoot for 57 and pre-shoot for 59

also contains post-shoot for 57 and pre-shoot for 59

also contains Post shoot for 60; 2 copies

2 copies; also contains post-shoot for 60 and pre-shoot for 62

2 copies; also contains post-shoot for 61

2 copies; also contains post-shoot for 61

2 copies; includes pre-shoot for 70

2 copies; includes post-shoot for 68

includes post-shoot for 68 and pre-shoot for 70

2 copies: includes post-shoot for 69

includes pre-shoot for 72

2 copies; contains per-shoot for 72

contains post shoot for 71 and pre-shoot for 73

contains post shoot for 71 and pre-shoot for 73

contains post shoot for 71 and preshoot for 73

contains preshoot for 74

contains preshoot for 74

contains preshoot for 77

postshoot for 74

2 copies

2 copies

post shoot for 80

preshoot for 85

includes preshoot for 86

preshoot for 86

4 copies

includes post shoot for 83

post shoot for 88 and 89

contains post shoot for 88 and 89 and pre shoot for 92

contains post shoot for 88 and 89 and pre shoot for 92

includes post shoot for 91

includes post shoot for 91

2 copies

2 copies

2 copies

2 copies

2 copies

3 copies; 1 copy has penciled revisions

2 copies: 1 copy has pencil revisions

2 copies; 1 copy has pencil revisions

2 copies

2 copies; one is the Revised Final Draft(1/17/62) the other is the Final Draft(1/9/62) also includes "call sheet"

Actor's Alley Equity Workshop production

2 copies and Shooting Schedule

includes 9 cast call sheets

Script does not show date. However, rehearsal Schedule is dated 11/5/79

Includes a letter from the author, Jesse L. Lasky Jr, to "Arthur and Norma" forwarding the script for a possible student production.

includes shooting schedule

second copy

Revised Final Draft, 2/22/82; Final Draft 2/17/82

Biographical / historical:

Arthur Peterson played character and supporting roles on stage, television, and feature films. On television, fans of the series Soap (1977-1981), a spoof on soap operas, may remember Peterson as the Major. Born in North Dakota, Peterson first obtained a degree in theater from the University of Minnesota before becoming a professional actor with the Federal Theater Project. Peterson made his media debut in 1936 with a regular role on the radio serial The Guiding Light. During WWII, Peterson fought within General Patton's third regiment. Upon his discharge, Peterson appeared in the ABC network's first situation comedy, That's O'Toole. Peterson's stage work included appearances in such plays as Inherit the Wind. His film credits include Return to Peyton Place (1961), Born Wild (1968), the television movie Rollercoaster (1977), and Just Pals (1982). Peterson spent 1981 to 1991 touring the country with his wife in a Pasadena Playhouse production of The Gin Game. When the play's long run ended, Peterson retired from acting. He passed away on October 31, 1996.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by Lorraine Brown in 1992
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed in March 2009 by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically by subject and production title.