Wilton Holm papers, 1929-1979
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Holm, Wilton, 1914-1979
- Title
- Wilton Holm papers
- Dates
- 1929-1979 (inclusive)19291979
1942-1979 (bulk)19421979 - Quantity
- 14.80 cubic feet (35 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07811
- 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
Holm (1914-1979), a physicist, was involved in research and development of various new technologies for the motion picture and television industry. He was director of research for Cinecolor Corporation from 1946-1952, a motion picture specialist and technical administrator for E.I. Dupont Company from 1952-1968, and executive director of the Motion Picture and Television Research Center of the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers from 1968-1977. Holm received academy awards in 1972 and 1976 for development of lenses for motion picture photography. He served as president of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers from 1971-1972.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1942-1979); subject files of technical memorandums, speeches and reports related to the Motion Picture and Television Research Center; miscellaneous subject files of correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, photographs and manuscripts; manuscripts of articles by Holm; memorandums; notebooks; photographs and slides; scripts; speeches; reel-to-reel and audiocassette tapes chiefly of speeches and conferences on motion picture and television technology topics; awards, citations, and certificates; pamphlets; music and lyrics by Holm; and miscellaneous other materials.
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 RequirementsSpeeches and conferences on motion picture and television technology -- Cassette and reel-to-reel audiotapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Wilton Holm at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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Untitled
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
- Cinematography -- Research.
- Motion picture industry -- Technological innovations.
- Photographic lenses.
- Television broadcasting -- Technological innovations.
Corporate Names
- Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (U.S.). Motion Picture and Television Research Center.
- Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
