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Alfred R. Kelman papers, 1958-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kelman, Alfred R.
Title
Alfred R. Kelman papers
Dates
1958-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (22 boxes)
Collection Number
07347
Summary
The collection contains files relating to the television production and directing work of Alfred Kelman.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Alfred Kelman received an M.A. in Communications Research from Boston University in 1959. Kelman’s work as a television producer and director has been recognized for achievement on numerous occasions as Kelman was a three-time winner of the Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Documentary Achievement (The Body Human), seven-time Emmy Award winner (The Body Human and Lifeline), and an Academy Award nominee (The Face of Genius). In addition to these achievements Kelman worked as a vice-president of Medcom, Inc., and was an executive officer with Entertainment Partners.

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Content Description

The Alfred R. Kelman papers contain material relating to Kelman’s producing and directing career. The bulk of the collection consists of scripts, production files, and publicity files. The collection also contains correspondence, business files from Medicom, Inc. and Entertainment Partners, photographs and color slides, and various ephemera. Major works documented in the papers include “The Face of Genius,” “The Body Human,” “Lifeline,” “To Catch a King,” “A Christmas Carol” (1984 production), “The Last Days of Patton,” and “The Plot to Kill Hitler.”

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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

Arrangement

The collection has been minimally processed and divided into three series.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Alfred R. Kelman at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Alfred R. Kelman from 1980-2009.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in May, 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Documentary television programs--United States.
  • Motion pictures--Production and direction--United States.
  • Television programs--United States.
  • Television scripts--United States.

Occupations

  • Motion picture producers and directors.
  • Television producers and directors.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2010

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