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Allan Dwan papers, 1905-1981
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dwan, Allan, 1885-1981
- Title
- Allan Dwan papers
- Dates
- 1905-1981 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.92 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03566
- Summary
- Collection contains photographs, manuscripts, video cassettes, correspondence, contracts, and other materials of film director Allan Dwan.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Allan Dwan was a film director. He was born in Toronto, Canada on April 3, 1885. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in electrical engineering. Allan worked for Essanay as a scenario editor, later moving to the American Film Company. He married Betty Marie Shelton and had no children. He directed more than 400 films from 1909 until his death. His pictures included "Hold Back the Night", "Restless Breed", and "Rivers Edge." Allan Dwan died of heart failure on December 21, 1981 at the age of 96.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains, photographs, manuscripts written by and about Allan Dwan, government documents, awards, gifts, video cassettes, correspondence, film agreements, purchases, artifacts and certificates.
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
Accretion 03566-88-03-07, 1905-1981Return to Top
This material has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Video cassettes, awards, gifts and photographs |
1957-1981 |
| 2 | Photographs, government documents, certificates, case studies, agreements, correspondence, manuscripts and printed material |
1923-1981 |
| 3 | Correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, written notes, photographs and artifacts |
1905-1981 |
| 4 | Photographs and certificates |
1907 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures
- Motion picture producers and directors
Processed by Rochelle Kaylor
2007
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