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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Smothers Brothers Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1437
- Creators:
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Smothers Brothers
- Dates:
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1959-2008, undated
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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7 Cubic feet21 boxes, 1 map-folder
- Repository:
The collection documents the lives and careers of the Smothers Brothers, with emphasis on their 1960s television variety show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection documents the private lives and professional careers of Tom and Dick Smothers, with emphasis on their television variety show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. The largest portion of the collection contains photographic materials. Publicity materials including press releases, programs, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles; correspondence containing fan mail (some from famous persons such as Lucille Ball, Jack Paar, and others), letters from viewers both complimentary and critical of shows, and letters from members of Congress; business records including contracts, tour itineraries, talent agency materials, scripts, and scrapbooks; and legal documents relating to the lawsuit against Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) are also found in the collection. Collection is arranged into three series: Series 1, Photographs, 1961-2007, undated; Series 2, Business Records, 1959-2002, undated; and Series 3, Personal Papers, 1966-2008, undated.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Collection is arranged into three series:
Series 1: Photographic Materials, 1961-2007, undated
Subseries 1.1: Television Shows, 1966-1989, undated
Subseries 1.2: Specials, Tours, and Public Appearances, 1964-1988, undated
Subseries 1.3: Motion Picture Films and Theatre, 1969-1982
Subseries 1.4: General, 1961-2007, undated
Subseries 1.5: Promotional, 1961-2003, undated
Series 2: Business Records, 1959-2002, undated
Subseries 2.1: Press, 1960-2002, undated
Subseries 2.2: Employee Files, 1959-1999, undated
Subseries 2.3: Smothers Brothers v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Incorporated (CBS), 1966-1972, undated
Subseries 2.4: Correspondence, 1960-1996
Subseries 2.5: Performance Materials, 1962-1993, undated
Subseries 2.6: Fan Club, 1990-1992, undated
Series 3: Personal Papers, 1966-2008, undated
Administration
Author
Vanessa Broussard-Simmons
Processing Information
Collection processed by Sarah G. Gediman, intern, 2019; Julia S. Gibson, intern, 2019; Savannah C. Hildre, intern, 2019; Lauren M. Janik, intern, 2019; Abigail L. Starck, intern, 2019; supervised by Vanessa Broussard-Simmons, supervisory archivist, 2019.
Digital Content
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Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Smothers Brothers Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Keywords
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