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Francis Stuart Harmon papers, 1947-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harmon, Francis Stuart, 1895-
- Title
- Francis Stuart Harmon papers
- Dates
- 1947-1976 (inclusive)19471976
- Quantity
- 1.8 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06904
- 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
Francis S. Harmon (1895-1977) was an executive with the Motion Picture Association of America for 15 years, resigning as vice president in 1952. During World War II he served as vice chairman of the War Activities Committee of the motion picture industry, which worked to coordinate film industry support of the U.S. war effort. He was active for 40 years in the Riverside Church of New York City and spearheaded efforts to establish the church's radio station, WRVR, which began broadcasting in 1961. Harmon was also active in efforts to restore the Vieux Fort on Saint Lucia in the West Indies and to establish a library at the fort.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection is chiefly materials related to Harmon's work with the Riverside Church and WRVR radio, including correspondence, minutes, reports, grant proposals, transcripts of listener mail, transcripts of Harmon's testimony before the Federal Communications Commission in WRVR licensing matters, memorandums, budgets and surveys. There is a small amount of correspondence and other materials related to Harmon's activities with Vieux Fort and a transcript of a 1973 interview in which Harmon discussed his work with the War Activities Committee.
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
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
- Church buildings -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Radio stations -- New York (State) -- New York.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work.
Corporate Names
- Riverside Church (New York, N.Y.)
- WRVR (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)
- War Activities Committee--Motion Picture Industry.
