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Richard Loo papers, 1937-1982
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Loo, Richard.
- Title
- Richard Loo papers
- Dates
- 1937-1982 (inclusive)19371982
- Quantity
- 6 cubic feet (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08577
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Loo (d. 1983) was a Chinese-American actor best known for his numerous portrayals of Japanese soldiers in World War II movies. Loo appeared in the television program "Kung Fu" and in nearly 200 motion pictures.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains mainly mimeographed scripts for television and motion pictures in which Loo appeared, including the television program "Kung Fu" and the motion pictures "Betrayal from the East," "Across the Pacific," "Confessions of an Opium Eater," "China Sky," "China Bandit," "The Steel Helmet," "The First Yank into Tokyo," "The Web of Danger" and many others (1937-1976); miscellaneous shooting schedules, call sheets and other motion picture production material; 6 pieces of correspondence (1946-1982); photographs and film stills of Loo; newspaper clippings; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Chinese Americans.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Television programs -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Film stills.
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Actors.
