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Elliott Mittler papers, 1945-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Elliott Mittler
Title
Elliott Mittler papers
Dates
1945-1983 (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (26 boxes)
Collection Number
09932
Summary
Elliott Mittler, as a professor, collected over 1,000 public service announcements, 1975-1981, indexed and on 16mm film which he used for his classes. He also had a collection of television and motion picture scripts, 1945-1967.
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
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid has been made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Elliott Mittler was an educator who collected a large number of public service announcements, 1975-1981, which he used in his classes.

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Content Description

The Elliott Mittler collection contains 1,174 Public Service Announcements, unspooled, on 16mm film regarding American life, 1975-1982. There is a detailed inventory included for the Mittler Collection of Public Service Announcements and correspondence between Mittler and the contracting organizations such as the YMCA, March of Dimes, Salvation Army and many more. A second series in the collection contains a large number of television scripts and several motion picture scripts from the 1940s through the 1960s. Included are: "Lassie", "The Lineup", "Laramie", "The Life of Riley", "Wild Bill Hickok", and "Wanted Dead or Alive".

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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, Elliott Mittler Papers, 1945-1983, Collection Number 09932, 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 Elliott Mittler at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Elliott Mittler, 1982, 1992, 1993

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Mary Kenney in April 2006.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Television programs, Public service
  • Television scripts

Processed by Mary Kenney
2006

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