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George J. Schaefer papers, 1910-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schaefer, George J., 1888-1981.
- Title
- George J. Schaefer papers
- Dates
- 1910-1979 (inclusive)19101979
1914-1941 (bulk)19141941 - Quantity
- .83 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10109
- 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
George J. Schaefer (1888-1981) began a career in the motion picture industry in 1914. He worked for Paramount and United Artists before becoming president of RKO Radio Pictures in 1939. Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" and "The Magnificent Ambersons" were made at RKO during Schaefer's tenure. After leaving RKO in 1942, Schaefer was an independent producer and distributor. He served as chairman of the War Activities Committee of the Motion Picture Industry during World War II.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains personal and business correspondence (1910-1979); a scrapbook of his career; photographs; newspaper and magazine clippings; and miscellaneous other materials.
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
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