Collection Summary
Bradley, Larry C.
Larry C. Bradley Jesse James film collection
1918-1978
04103
2.21 cubic ft. (5 boxes + one oversized framed poster)
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
English
The collection contains materials relating to the filming of
the 1939 motion picture "Jesse James" and the film's director Henry King.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection has been divided into two series.
Biography of Larry C. Bradley
Larry C. Bradley was a Pineville, Missouri resident who wrote about Missouri history and was an avid collector of materials related to the 1939
Jesse James film.
History of Jesse James Film
"Jesse James" (1939) was a western movie directed by Henry King and starring Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, and Randolph Scott.
Written by Nunnally Johnson, the film was loosely based on the life of the notorious outlaw from which the film derives its name. "Jesse James"
was the fourth largest grossing movie of 1939, and was primarily filmed in Pineville, Missouri.
Scope and Content
The bulk of the Larry C. Bradley Jesse James Film collection contains items relating to Henry King's 1939 film "Jesse James" as well as other
aspects of Henry King's career. These materials include promotional materials, periodicals, photographs, films, and TV special scripts.
Access Restrictions
On site use only. Copies and loans are permitted only with permission of donor.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and
libel laws as they apply.
Related Materials
Henry King papers (collection 2798) at the American Heritage Center.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Larry C. Bradley from 1972-2010.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2010.
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number,
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Access Terms
King, Henry, 1886-1982.
James, Jesse, 1847-1882--In motion pictures.
Pineville (Mo.)
Jesse James [Motion picture]
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Performing Arts
Social Life and Customs
People, Ethnicity, and Culture
Container List
Series I. Jesse James Film (1939) and Henry King
1
1
Book - "The Hollywood Professionals, Volume 2: Henry King, Lewis
Milestone, and Sam Wood,"
1974
1
2
Books and Booklets Related to "Jesse James" Film
1970, 1976, undated
1
3
Correspondence - Concerning Henry King attending Jesse James
Days
1973
1
4
Fact Sheets - "Jesse James," "Jesse Jame...Anatomy of a Legend,"
and other Henry King Projects
undated
1
5
Henry King Biography and Filmography
undated
1
6
Henry King - "Henry King Comments" Script
1973
4
Henry King - "Henry King Comments" 16-mm Film (2 Reels)
1973
1
7
Henry King - Photographs from Jesse James Days (6 Items)
1973
3
Jesse James Days Negatives - Various Promotional Materials
undated
1
8
Jesse James Days Periodicals
1967-1973
1
9
Jesse James Days TV Specials Scripts
1973
1
10
"Jesse James" Film - Ad Posters (9 1/2" x 7")
undated
1
11
"Jesse James" Film - Ad Poster (41" x 26 1/2")
1951
Oversized Item
"Jesse James" Film - Ad Poster, Framed (41" x 26 1/2")
1951
1
12
"Jesse James" Film - Advertisements
circa 1939
1
13
"Jesse James" Film - Autograph Book
1938
1
14
"Jesse James" Film - Biographies of Stars
circa 1939
3
"Jesse James" Film - Color Slide (Damaged)
undated
3
"Jesse James" Film - Lobby Cards (7 Items)
1946
5
"Jesse James" Film - Outtakes, 16-mm Film (8 Reels)
1938
1
15
"Jesse James" Film - Photographs (8 Items)
1938
1
16
"Jesse James" Film - Press Releases
circa 1938
1
17
"Jesse James" Film and Henry King Periodicals
1938-1978
Series II. Miscellaneous Materials
2
1
"Great Northfield Minnesota Raid" Film - Ad Poster
1972
2
2
Jesse James Articles
1938-1972
2
3
Miscellaneous Periodicals
1918-1974
2
4
Printed Materials - Missouri (General)
1972-1973, undated
Additional Container Lists
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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Link to Content List (PDF)