Eugene Archer papers, 1915-1970
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Archer, Eugene
- Title
- Eugene Archer papers
- Dates
- 1915-1970 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .90 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05721
- Summary
- Eugene Archer was best known as a film critic for the New York Times from 1956 to 1965. Collection contains biographical material, articles, personal notes, periodicals, and motion picture scripts.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Eugene Archer (1930-1973) was best known as a film critic for the New York Times from 1956 to 1965. After a tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force as a cryptographer, Archer attended Columbia University. He began writing for Film Culture magazine until 1960 when he began writing for the New York Times. After 1965, Archer left the Times to do freelance writing in Europe and wrote several screenplays. Archer also interviewed most of the prominent film personalities of the 1960s.
Content Description
Collection contains biographical material; lists for “auteur” theory; lists and notes for books; magazine and newspaper articles by Archer; notebooks; periodicals; and scripts written by Archer.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Inventories
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 for 2 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism.
- Journalists.
- Motion picture plays.
- Motion pictures.
