Mildred Hark McQueen radio scripts

  • Creator Names McQueen, Mildred Hark, 1908-1978.
  • Title Mildred Hark McQueen radio scripts [manuscript], ca. 1930-1949.
  • Physical description 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
  • Collection arrangement Arranged alphabetically by title of play.
  • Collection summary Radio program play scripts and advertisements written by Chicagoans Mildred Hark McQueen and her husband Noel McQueen. Included are 85 play scripts, advertisements for Wrigley chewing gum (13 items) announced by Jack Fulton and the Andrews Sisters, and spot announcements of New England recipes (14 items) sponsored by the Wrigley Company. Many of the scripts are of romantic comedies, love triangles, or dramas. A few of the scripts deal with World War II and post-war issues, such as rationing, job shortages, and women in the workforce.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Ruth J. Lytle (M1979.0070).
  • Names
    • McQueen, Mildred Hark, 1908-1978 Archives.
    • McQueen, Noel, d. 1960.
    • Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.
    • McQueen, Noel, d. 1960.
    • Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.
  • Subjects
    • Authors, American Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Chewing gum industry Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Dramatists Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Radio advertising Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Radio plays Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Radio programs Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Radio programs United States 20th century.
    • Women authors, American Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • World War, 1939-1945 Illinois Chicago.
    • World War, 1939-1945 United States.
  • Genre
    • Advertisements. aat
    • Photographic prints. aat
    • Plays. aat
    • Recipes. aat
    • Radio scripts. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.