Wayne, John, 1907-1979

Dan Flynn "Gunsmoke" Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1987-009

Abstract

The Dan Flynn "Gunsmoke" Collection contains "Gunsmoke" scripts written by executive story consultant Jack Miller, "Gunsmoke" publicity materials, photographs and slides. Three "Bonanza" scripts written by Miller are also included.

Dates: 1967 - 1979

Found in: NCWHM Special Collections at Dickinson Research Center / Dan Flynn "Gunsmoke" Collection

John Rao Jr. Western Entertainers Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1982-017

Abstract Gene Autry sound recording discs, movie/publicity photographs, book covers, and clippings, ca. 1940s-ca. 1970s, compose the majority of holdings within the John Rao Jr. collection. Rare sound recording discs from Gene Autry’s earliest recordings and a multitude of publicity photographs underscore the collection’s significance. The collection also includes sound recording discs of Smiley Burnette, Jimmie Rodgers, Eddie Dean, and Tex Ritter dating from 1927 through the 1970’s. A collection of...

Dates: 1900 - 1972

Found in: NCWHM Special Collections at Dickinson Research Center / John Rao Jr. Western Entertainers Collection

John Santangelo Image Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1994-010

Content Description The John Santangelo Image Collection is comprised of 2,041 images including a small number of western themed photographs collected by John Santagelo. The majority of the collection is copy photographs used in Real West Magazine. The Collection was used as a reference tool by the National Cowboy Museum’s curatorial staff until 1998 when it was moved into the Research Center. The subject matter of the images ranges from cityscapes to death portraits.Note to Researcher: Researchers...

Dates: 1900 - 1981

Found in: NCWHM Special Collections at Dickinson Research Center / John Santangelo Image Collection

Robert E. Cunningham Oklahoma History Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2000-005

Abstract Cunningham, photograph collector and Stillwater photographer, chronicled the development of Oklahoma through his historical acquisitions and personal photographs. Cunningham’s collection records Oklahoma’s development from 1883 through the 21st century. The collection contains an extensive assemblage of negatives, photographs, documents and other archival materials. This description reflects the collection's documents and other archival materials. The photographic elements can be searched on...

Dates: 1856 - 1997

Found in: NCWHM Special Collections at Dickinson Research Center / Robert E. Cunningham Oklahoma History Collection

Smith Western Movie Stills

Collection

Identifier: 1976-022

Content Description The Smith Western Movie Stills is comprised of 431 photographs, 4 publicity magazines, 1 Wild West Stars magazine, 1 article concerning Bill Elliott, and a letter from Lewis H. Smith. The majority of the photographs are film stills and publicity photographs from western movies.The Stills are arranged by actor, and then by film they played in. Any description labeled “unknown” means there is no movie identified on the film still. Only two film stills have been digitized, and they...

Dates: 1915 - 1965

Found in: NCWHM Special Collections at Dickinson Research Center / Smith Western Movie Stills

Biography

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Dan Flynn "Gunsmoke" Collection

John Rao Jr. Western Entertainers Collection

John Santangelo Image Collection

Robert E. Cunningham Oklahoma History Collection

Smith Western Movie Stills

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