George L. Rockwell papers, 1913-1954
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rockwell, George L., 1890-1978.
- Title
- George L. Rockwell papers
- Dates
- 1913-1954 (inclusive)19131954
- Quantity
- 4.38 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08521
- 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
Rockwell was a vaudeville and radio comic. He was a writer for vaudeville producer J.J. Shubert in the late 1920s and appeared in the 1937 motion picture "The Singing Marine." He also wrote for radio, often in collaboration with comedian Fred Allen.
Content Description
Collection contains miscellaneous biographical information; correspondence with Fred Allen, J.J. Shubert and RKO Corporation; the script for "The Singing Marine"; scripts for the radio programs "The Fred Allen Show," "Texaco Star Theater, " "Dr. Rockwell's Brain Trust, " and "Jack Oakie's College"; 14 scrapbooks with theater programs, newspaper clippings, photographs and correspondence; 5 speeches; 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
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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
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Radio authorship.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
- Theater -- United States.
- Vaudeville -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Speeches.
Occupations
- Actors.
- Radio writers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Allen, Fred, 1894-1956.
- Shubert, Jacob J., 1878?-1963.
Corporate Names
- RKO Radio Pictures, inc.
