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Lew Lansworth papers, 1924-1969 , 1940-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lansworth, Lew.
- Title
- Lew Lansworth papers, 1924-1969 ( inclusive)
- Dates
- 1940-1969 (bulk)19401969
- Quantity
- 5.38 cubic feet (6 boxes) + phonographs records.
- Collection Number
- 08229
- 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
Lansworth (1904-1981) worked as a writer for the radio program "Whodunit?" during the 1930s before serving in World War II. The show was canceled during the war since Lansworth was the show's principal writer. Following the war, the show was revived under the name "Murder Will Out." Lansworth was also the author of the novel "Over the River Charlie" in 1956.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials relating to Lansworth's career as a radio writer and author, including correspondence (1943-1969); scripts, research notes, photographs, publicity materials and newspaper clippings for "Murder Will Out" and "Whodunit?" (1940-1955); photographs of Lansworth; 21 33 1/3 rpm phonograph records of "Murder Will Out"; the manuscript and galley for "Over the River Charlie" and miscellaneous materials relating to Lansworth's career in burlesque theater in San Francisco during the 1920s.
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
Preservation Note
System Requirements"Murder Will Out" episodes -- Phonodisc -- 33 1/3 rpm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Lew Lansworth at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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
- Burlesque (Theater) -- California -- San Francisco.
- Detective and mystery plays.
- Radio authorship.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
Form or Genre Terms
- Phonograph records.
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Radio writers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Lansworth, Lew -- Over the river Charlie.
