John G. Hagner papers, 1905-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hagner, John G.
- Title
- John G. Hagner papers
- Dates
- 1905-1974 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 05567
- Summary
- John G. Hagner was a motion picture stuntman. Collection contains biographical information, brochures, newsletter issues, books, and a photograph.
- 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
John G. Hagner (1927-2018) was a motion picture stuntman who doubled for such stars as Gregory Peck, Walter Pidgeon, David Hedison, and Chris Robinson. He appeared in The Great Race, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Outer Limits, Bus Stop, and many more. Hagner authored two books about stuntmen titled Falling for Stars and The Greatest Stunts Ever. He also published a newsletter about stuntmen called Falling for Stars. He opened the First Stuntmen’s Museum in 1970 and founded the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame.
Content Description
Collection contains biographical information; advertising brochures for the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame; issues of the Falling for Stars newsletter; books by Hagner; and a photograph of Bliss Glenn and Will Blythe.
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 1 box.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures.
- Performing arts.
- Stunt performers.
Corporate Names
- Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame, Inc.
