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Irving Asher papers, 1880-1975
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Asher, Irving, 1903-1985.
- Title
- Irving Asher papers
- Dates
- 1880-1975 (inclusive)18801975
- Quantity
- 1.25 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06515
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Irving Asher, a motion picture producer, was associated with the London studios of Warner Brothers and Columbia in the 1930s and early 1940s. In 1945, he was president of Rainbow Productions, and in the late 1950s, he was with TCF Television Productions. His movies included "Elephant Walk," which starred Elizabeth Taylor. Asher was a personal friend of Louis Mountbatten, former New York City Mayor James Walker, and actor Errol Flynn. He was married to silent film actress Laura La Plante. He was also a collector of U.S. Presidential memorabilia.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains correspondence to Asher from Louis Mountbatten, Errol Flynn, and Joseph P. Kennedy; letters written by James Garfield and Calvin Coolidge; a scrapbook of newspaper clippings on James J. Walker; photographs, including several of Laura La Plante and Elizabeth Taylor; postcards and newspaper clippings dealing with British royalty; speeches by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture actors and actresses.
- Presidents -- Collectibles.
Personal Names
- La Plante, Laura, 1904-1996.
- Taylor, Elizabeth, 1932-2011.
- Walker, James John, 1881-1946.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Motion picture producers and directors.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933.
- Fairbanks, Douglas, 1909-2000.
- Flynn, Errol, 1909-1959.
- Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881.
- Kennedy, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1888-1969.
- Mountbatten of Burma, Louis Mountbatten, Earl, 1900-1979.
