George Q. Lewis papers, 1947-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lewis, George Q.
- Title
- George Q. Lewis papers
- Dates
- 1947-1974 (inclusive)19471974
- Quantity
- .90 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07781
- 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 Note
Lewis, a humorist and teacher of the art of comedy, founded the Comedy Workshop in New York City in 1944. He taught at the New School for Social Research from 1955 until his death in 1979. Lewis founded many humor groups and published a newspaper, "Humor Business," in the 1950s. He also wrote under the pseudonym George Lansing.
Content Description
Collection contains typescripts of jokes used by various comedians on radio shows (1947); a 3x5 card file of jokes; manuscripts of articles and short stories; humor newsletters; notes for his comedy classes; certificates; and advertisements.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Comedy.
- Wit and humor.
Occupations
- Humorists.
