Paul Gregory papers, 1949-1964
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gregory, Paul.
- Title
- Paul Gregory papers
- Dates
- 1949-1964 (inclusive)19491964
- Quantity
- 28.92 cubic feet (29 boxes) + artifacts + phonodics + films.
- Collection Number
- 08500
- 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
Gregory was born Jason Burton Lenhart in 1920. He worked as an actor in theater and motion pictures in the 1940s and began directing and producing motion pictures and theatrical productions in 1951. He produced the motion pictures "The Night of the Hunter" and "The Naked and the Dead" and theatrical productions of "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" and "Foolin' Ourselves." "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" was made into a television special in 1955.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Gregory's work as a director and producer for motion pictures, theater and television from 1940-1964. Collection includes subject files with scripts, correspondence, contracts, posters, research notes, programs, and work schedules for the theatrical productions "The Marriage Go-Round," "The Pink Jungle," "Foolin' Ourselves," "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial," "An Evening with Charles Laughton," "That Fabulous Redhead," "John Brown's Body" and the films "The Naked and the Dead" and the television special of "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" (1949-1964).
Collection also contains professional correspondence (1950-1962); 2 scrapbooks (1953-1955); newspaper clippings (1953-1958); photographs of Gregory and film stills (ca. 1950s); slides; and 31 rolls of miscellaneous photographic negatives for Paul Gregory Productions (ca. 1950s).
Collection also includes 1 16 mm film of an appearance of Gregory on the television show "The Tonight Show" in 1955 and 1 16 mm film of "The Night of the Hunter"; and 33 1/3 rpm records with accompanying player commemorating the 78th anniversary of the invention of the phonograph (1956).
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 RequirementsC"The Tonight Show" and "The Night of the Living Dead" -- 16 mm film.
Commemorative anniversary phonograph -- 33 1/3 rpm phonodiscs.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Paul Gregory 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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Phonograph -- Anniversaries, etc.
- Television plays -- United States.
- Theater -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Theater -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Paul Gregory Productions.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Film stills.
- Motion pictures.
- Negatives.
- Phonograph records.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Motion picture producers and directors.
- Theatrical producers and directors.
