Jonathan Slott Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0006

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Jonathan Slott Papers consist of manuscripts for radio, television, books, and moving pictures, as well as literary correspondence, a business activities diary, and a photograph. These items range in date from 1936-1968, but some items are undated.

Dates

Creation: 1936-1968, undated

Extent

4.5 Cubic Feet (11 archives boxes)

Creator

Slott, Jonathan (Person)

Scope and Contents

The Jonathan Slott Collection is comprised of correspondence; radio, television, book, and moving picture manuscripts; a business activities diary; and a photograph. The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by title including related materials such as outlines, proposals, and synopses.

Researchers will find the correspondence concerning the book manuscripts most interesting. Slott received critiques of his manuscripts from several people, including Irving Wallace. Suggestions for improvements are included in this series.

Researchers interested in radio and early television scripts will find this collection valuable to their research.

Biographical / Historical

Jonathan Slott was a retired writer, director, and producer of radio, television, and moving pictures. He was also active in public relations, political campaigns, and the fundraising business. Slott wrote several books, but they were never published. He used radio scripts as a basis for television and moving picture productions. Slott died March 2, 1998.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.