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Roger Lewis papers, 1961-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lewis, Roger
Title
Roger Lewis papers
Dates
1961-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
03216
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Lewis (1918-1984) was a publicist with United Artists from 1952-1961 before becoming an independent motion picture producer. Among the pictures that he produced was "The Pawnbroker," which was released in 1965. The movie deals with a Polish immigrant who has survived the Nazi concentration camps and works in a pawnshop in Harlem, New York.

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Content Description

Collection contains materials relating to the production and promotion of "The Pawnbroker" from 1961-1965, including correspondence, photographs, scripts with treatments and revisions, miscellaneous promotional materials and a reel-to-reel audio tape of an interview with Lewis.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Lewis interview -- reel-to-reel audio tape.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Roger Lewis at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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Subject Terms

  • Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiotapes.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Motion picture producers and directors.

Other Creators

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