Harry Joe Brown papers, 1954-1959
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brown, Harry Joe, 1893-1972.
- Title
- Harry Joe Brown papers
- Dates
- 1954-1959 (inclusive)19541959
- Quantity
- 188.25 cubic feet (189 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06507
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Harry Joe Brown (1893-1972) was a motion picture director and producer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he attended the University of Michigan from 1909-1910, and earned his L.L.B. from Syracuse in 1915. He became a stage and screen actor, director, and producer for Warner Brothers Paramount Pictures, Pathe and R.K.O., as well as founder of Murphy Brown Productions and Sage Productions. He was the producer for the 1950s television program "Crossroads," in which each episode centered on a dramatic, spiritually uplifting message for the life of the central character.
Content Description
The Harry Joe Brown papers consist of employment records; contractual agreements; compensation records; correspondence; production notes; and scripts pertaining to the 1950s television film series "Crossroads." The collection also include production files that contain the scripts, main titles, and correspondence for each episode of "Crossroads." The bulk of the collection is comprised of film reels containing episodes of "Crossroads," as well as several episodes on 3/4" tape.
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
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Subject Terms
- Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Religious drama.
- Television authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
Titles within the Collection
- Crossroads (Television program)
