Roger Lewis papers, 1961-1965
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lewis, Roger
- Title
- Roger Lewis papers
- Dates
- 1961-1965 (inclusive)19611965
- Quantity
- 1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03216
- 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 (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.
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.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsLewis interview -- reel-to-reel audio tape.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Roger Lewis at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Subject Terms
- Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Motion picture producers and directors.
