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Richard De Rochemont papers, 1900-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
De Rochemont, Richard
Title
Richard De Rochemont papers
Dates
1900-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
150.11 cubic ft. (216 boxes)
Collection Number
05940
Summary
The papers of Richard De Rochemont, an American film producer and director of informational films including the March of Time newsreels.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Richard de Rochemont (1903-1982) was a motion picture producer and director during the twentieth century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and educated at Harvard University, De Rochemont started his motion picture career as a foreign editor for Fox-Movietone News (1930-1934). He joined Time Incorporated's March of Time film series, produced by Richard's brother Louis De Rochemont, in 1934 and enjoyed a notable career with this newsreel series, serving as European correspondent and managing director (1934-1940), managing director in New York City (1940-1943), and executive producer (1943-1951). As executive producer, he won an Academy Award for his production of the March of Time film "A Chance to Live" (1949). In 1955, De Rochemont founded his own film production company, Vavin Incorporated, and produced instructional films for a number of organizations between the mid 1950s and early 1980s, including the Reader's Digest Association and the French Government Tourist Office. In addition to his work in the film industry, De Rochemont was the author of several cookbooks, including Contemporary French Cooking (1962), The Pets' Cookbook (1964), and Eating in America (1976).

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Content Description

Project files include manuscripts and articles, scripts, research files, and other documents relating to projects produced by and associated with De Rochemont. Correspondence includes subjects both personal and professional in nature. Personal and professional files include documents, research materials, membership files, newspaper clippings, engagement diaries, Vavin, Inc. records, and other files both personal and professional in scope. The films include 16mm and 35mm films produced by De Rochemont, including March of Time and films produced for the Readers Digest Association and the French Government Tourist Office. The photographs depict both De Rochemont’s personal life as well as the production of his various films, including March of Time. Audio contains reel-to-reel audio tapes, including sound for some of De Rochemont’s films.

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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, Richard De Rochemont papers, 05940, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Richard De Rochemont at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Richard De Rochemont, Jane De Rochemont (wife) and Virginia De Rochemont (niece) between 1975-2017.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Emily Christopherson in September 2012 and updated by Jamie Greene in July 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Authors, American -- 20th century.
  • Documentary films -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Educational films -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
  • Newsreels -- United States -- 20th century.

Personal Names

  • De Rochemont, Louis, 1899-1978.

Corporate Names

  • March of Time, Inc.
  • Reader's Digest Association.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiotapes.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Slides.

Titles within the Collection

  • March of time (Motion picture).
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