Ernest Palmer Papers, 1912-1951
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Palmer, Ernest, 1885-1978.
- Title
- Ernest Palmer Papers
- Dates
- 1912-1951 (inclusive)19121951
- Quantity
- 1.10 cubic feet (1 box) + 1 envelope.
- Collection Number
- 11549
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Ernest Palmer (1885-1978) was a cinematographer in the motion picture industry during the twentieth century. Palmer was the cinematographer on a number of popular films between the 1910s and 1950s, including "Ivanhoe" (1913), "Cavalcade" (1933), "Blood and Sand" (1941), and "Broken Arrow" (1950). He won an Academy Award for his work in "Blood and Sand" in 1942 and a Silver Spur Award for his work in "Broken Arrow" in 1951.
Content Description
Collection contains photograph stills from movies Palmer worked on, including those from "Ivanhoe" and a number of unidentified movies. Collection also contains photographs of Ernest Palmer himself and unidentified actors, actresses, and film crew members. Collection also holds original clippings and programs regarding "Cavalcade", 3 photocopied letters written to Palmer (by Edgar J. Mannix, Max Mayer, and Daryl Zanuck), and scripts of two movies ("Carnival in Costa Rica" and "Oh You Beautiful Doll"). A photocopied sheet with images of Palmer's Silver Spur Award ribbon, an article regarding Palmer's Silver Spur Award, and an invitation to the Silver Spur Award Ceremony are in this collection as well.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Subject Terms
- Cinematographers -- United States -- 20th century.
- Cinematography -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion pictures -- United States -- 20th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Titles within the Collection
- Ivanhoe (Motion picture : 1913)
