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Edward Lewis papers, 1966-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lewis, Edward
Title
Edward Lewis papers
Dates
1966-2017 (inclusive)
Quantity
43.74 cubic ft. (47 boxes) + 367.35 MB
Collection Number
09628
Summary
Edward Lewis was a motion picture and television producer between the 1940s and 1980s. Collection contains production files of manuscripts, correspondence, notes, promo materials, music scores, books, audio and video recordings, and motion picture film and personal files of biographical information, appointment books, photographs, and memorabilia regarding Mr. Lewis' career and life.
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

Edward Lewis was a motion picture and television producer between the 1940s and 1980s. Lewis's productions included "Spartacus" (1960), "Lonely Are the Brave" (1962), "Seven Days in May" (1964), "Executive Action" (1973), "Missing" (1982), "Crackers" (1984), "Hanna K" (1984), and "The River" (1984). He also produced the television movie "Ishi: The Last of His Tribe" (1978) and the mini-series "The Thornbirds" (1983). "The Thornbirds" received 4 Emmy awards. Lewis's films often explored social issues, including racism and anti-Semitism, or political issues, such as fascism and the Israeli-Palestine conflict. "Executive Action" explored the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. "Spartacus" was notable for breaking the blacklist by giving on-screen credit to writer Dalton Trumbo.

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Content Description

This collection documents Edward Lewis' motion picture and television production career during the 1970s and 1980s. The majority of the collection consists of production files from movies and television series produced by Lewis, as well as production projects that were not produced. Production files contain correspondence, legal documents, financial files, scripts, notes, advertising and publicity, shooting schedules, photographs, viewer's comments, audio and video recordings. In addition, there is a novel and screenplays written by Lewis (some under pseudonyms), general files from his production company, and biographical information. Collection also holds 28 reels of 35mm film footage of "Ishi".

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into three series and arranged alphabetically.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Edward Lewis at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Edward Lewis and the Edward Lewis Estate from 1988-2020.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Laura Jackson in November 2009 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in January 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture producers and directors.
  • Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States.
  • Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
  • Television producers and directors.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Motion pictures.

Titles within the Collection

  • Ishi (Television program)
  • Missing (Motion picture : 1982)

Processed by Laura Jackson
2009

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