AHJ_ah10109 Inventory of the George J. Schaefer papers, 1910-1979 (bulk 1914-1941) Schaefer (George J.) papers University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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2013

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 Finding aid encoded by Ann Mulfort August 2013 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Schaefer, George J., 1888-1981. George J. Schaefer papers 1910-1979 1914-1941 10109 .83 cubic feet (2 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English Biography of George J. Schaefer

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.

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Collection contains personal and business correspondence (1910-1979); a scrapbook of his career; photographs; newspaper and magazine clippings; and miscellaneous other materials.

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

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There are no known other archival collections created by George J. Schaefer at the date of processing.

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

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