Carlton E. Morse (1901-1993)
was one of the most prolific writers in radio. The Carlton E. Morse Papers consists of 16 boxes or 15 linear feet of material pertaining to Morse's career as a script writer from 1930-1987, with the bulk of the material from 1930-1957. A majority of the collection consists of scripts for radio shows; One Man's Family, I Love a Mystery, Slice of Life, Family Skeleton, Adventures by Morse, All Good Things Begin at Home, Barbary Coast Nights, Capt. Post: Crime Specialist, China Town Squad, His Honor the Barber, I Love Adventure, Mixed Doubles, and Timothy John. Included with the scripts are notes, outlines, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and promotional material pertaining to these shows. There also includes some personal correspondence and family photographs. Artifacts in this collection include awards for the show One Man's Family and personal distinguished accomplishments. Three 12" discs have recordings of two episodes of One Man's Family and an interview with Carlton Morse.
For a description and inventory of the collection, consult the finding guide in the Online Archives of California (OAC).
For more information on the collection or assistance in using the materials, please contact Special Collections staff at special@library.ucsb.edu.
Photograph is Carlton E. Morse (seated, second from right) on the set for One Man's Family.
