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UGA T/T40/4/22/2 · Item · 1970-1981
Part of Theatre

File with scripts of episodes of 'Wanderly Wagon', episodes No. 4, No. 5, and No. 17, written by John O'Donovan and by Colin Bird. Also typed storyline for episode by Carolyn Swift; letter from Swift to Liam O'Murchu re. writing of Wanderly Wagon scripts (23 Nov 1970); letters from Swift to Ros [ ], with attached script for an episode of a 'send up' of Wanderly Wagon, entitled 'Camp Site' (21 Apr 1976); and letter from Swift to John Lynch, Irish and Children's Programming, RTÉ, 1977.
Envelope stamped with name and address of Swift at RTÉ, Dublin 4 and handwritten note of "Wanderly Wagon Office". Also an outsize drawing plan for design of "The House House" from Wanderly Wagon.

Also letters between Swift and Kincora Press Limited, and Tom Turley re. writings by Swift for inclusion within Wanderly Wagon print annuals for children. (1979 - 1981).

UGA T/T40/4/28/3 · Item · 1969-1971
Part of Theatre

File relating to a proposal for a television series by Carolyn Swift and entitled The Bolger Gang. Includes typed overview about the series by Swift; typed scripts for individual episodes of the series (5 parts); letters and internal RTÉ memos by Swift to Donal Farmer and others unnamed about production and discussion on development of The Bolger Gang.

The Girl from Mayo
UGA T/T40/4/28/10 · Item · 1968-1969
Part of Theatre

Files relating to the production and broadcast of "The Girl From Mayo" adapted for television by Carolyn Swift as a play, from the short story by Brian Cleeve of the same name.
Files 1-3 include scripts for "The Girl From Mayo", adapted by Carolyn Swift, from draft amended scripts to final broadcast script.
File 4 includes press cuttings from the RTÉ Guide about the programme and cutting of review by Val Mulkerns from the Irish Times. File also includes TAM rating information on the broadcast; an article by Carolyn Swift about the programme sent to Nuala Mulcahy for the RTÉ Guide (Dec 1968); also contracts and memos about agreement with Swift made with RTÉ to adapt the story (1968).

The Country Boy
UGA T/T40/4/28/12 · Item · 1969-1973
Part of Theatre

File with documents relating to the development and broadcast of television play, "The Country Boy" adapted by Carolyn Swift from the original stage play by John Murphy.
File 1 includes carbon copy typescript of the adaptation of the play by Swift, with pages of edits staled into main script; also carbon copy of script alterations made by Swift; press cuttings of reviews about The Country Boy on RTÉ in the 1970s; TAM rating information on the broadcast, and running order and production schedule.

File 2 includes typescripts for adaptation for television of "The Country Boy" by Swift and from the original work by John Murphy, dated Nov 1969. Cast and production crew members listed and filming schedule.

The Far Off Hills
UGA T/T40/4/28/15 · Item · 1966-1967
Part of Theatre

File of scripts for a three-part television drama adaptation by Carolyn Swift of The Far Off Hills from the original play by Lennox Robinson. Typescripts for three parts included.

The Devil A Saint Would Be
UGA T/T40/4/28/16 · Item · [196-]
Part of Theatre

Typescripts of adaptation for television of The Devil A Saint Would Be, adapted by Carolyn Swift from the original play by Lennox Robinson. Includes typed overview of the themes and plot of the work written by Swift.

Minorities
UGA T/T40/4/28/19 · Item · [198-]
Part of Theatre

Typed synopsis (one page) of a television play by Carolyn Swift entitled 'Minorities'.

The Greening of America
UGA T/T40/4/30 · Item · [197-]
Part of Theatre

Files relating to production of television programme written by Carolyn Swift - "The Greening of America" which is about the experience of Irish-American emigrants. Includes outline typed document by Swift "Suggestions for Meeting on Sunday to Discuss Final Format of Programme"; Memos/letters between Swift to John Kelliher, RTÉ about content for the programme and script writing (1975); Overview document "Attitudes Towards the American Irish"; Lyrics for songs for the programme written by Swift.

File 2 include scripts for the programme written by Swift, some with manuscript edits and notes; includes list and description of characters.

I'm Getting Out Of This Kip
UGA T/T40/4/31/7 · Item · 1972-1973
Part of Theatre

Files relating to the play, "I'm Getting Out Of This Kip" written by Heno Magee and edited for television production by Carolyn Swift.

File 1 includes assorted draft sections of the scripts, annotated by hand and edited by Carolyn Swift.

File 2 includes three typescripts of the play, with detailed annotation and edits made by Carolyn Swift.

File 3 includes a further typescript of the play, also with annotation and edits by Swift, and also a final broadcast script of the play by Magee, and which lists the cast and production crew members. Play was produced by Tony Barry.

File 4 includes some loose leaf script pages with edits, letters between Swift and Heno Magee discussing development, re-writes and edits to the play, a production of his play at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, and further points about the work; Memos from Carolyn Swift to producer Tony Barry about the script, edits, and production plans for the work. Also some manuscript notes and re-writes by Magee foe the play; press cuttings of reviews following the play's broadcast on RTÉ television.