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American Salesmasters records, 1964-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
American Salesmasters
Title
American Salesmasters records
Dates
1964-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
22.45 cubic feet (24 boxes) + 25 oversized packages.
Collection Number
11252
Summary
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Preliminary finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

American Salesmasters was an organization founded by Harold A. Krause in 1964. Its purpose was to teach real estate salesmen how to increase their sales. Its headquarters was in Denver, Colorado.

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Content Description

The American Salesmasters collection contains audio cassettes and 16mm films featuring motivational speakers teaching sales techniques to real estate salesmen at American Salesmasters symposia and conferences, 1964-1981. There are photographs of speakers, and signed Thank You Certificates by some of the speakers (1964-1981). Some of the most frequent speakers included: Jesse Owens, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, Bob Allbin, Ty Boyd, Fred Herman, J. Douglas Edwards, and Larry Wilson. There is also an American Salesmasters Oscar Award, and a three volume phonograph album "The Best of American Salesmasters".

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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, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Motivational speakers -- Film -- 16mm.

Motivational speakers -- Reel to reel audio tapes.

Motivational speakers -- Video recordings -- 1" -- 2''.

American Salesmasters -- Phonograph records.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by American Salesmasters at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • 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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Subject Terms

  • Motivational speakers -- United States.
  • Real estate agents -- United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audio tapes.
  • Phonograph records.
  • Photographs.
  • Video recordings.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Krause, Harold A.
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