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Jack Glenn papers, 1922-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Glenn, Jack, 1904-1981
Title
Jack Glenn papers
Dates
1922-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
131.59 cubic ft. (142 boxes)
Collection Number
09059
Summary
The papers and films of Jack Glenn, the senior director for the "March of Time" newsreels in the 1930s-1950s, who also produced promotional films and documentaries for many corporations and organizations in the 1950s-1960s.
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
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid has been made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Jack Glenn (1904-1981), a journalist and film producer, graduated from Rice University in 1925 and worked as a reporter for the Galveston (Texas) "Daily Reporter" from 1925-1927. In 1927, he was a reporter for the New York "Herald-Tribune" in Paris where he met Louis de Rochemont, producer of the "March of Time" newsreels. Glenn worked for de Rochemont as senior director for the "March of Time" series from 1927-1953, and later directed promotional films and documentaries for Chrysler Corporation, General Electric, YMCA, and McGraw-Hill with his own movie production company, Jack Glenn, Inc. Glenn also directed the motion picture film "The House of the Seven Gables" (1973), which was produced by Freya Films. Glenn was also president the Screen Directors Guild from 1948-1958, and public relations director of the Screen Directors International Guild.

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Content Description

Collection contains scripts, correspondence, and research files related to the March of Time series and Jack Glenn, Inc. productions. Prominent clients and corporations for which Glenn made (primarily promotional) films include YMCA, General Electric, McGraw-Hill, and Chrysler. Much of the collection also includes correspondence, production files, and other material related to Glenn’s feature-length movie “The House of the Seven Gables.” The collection also contains many files related to Glenn’s membership and involvement in the Screen Directors Guild and Screen Directors International Guild. Also present is correspondence between Glenn and Louis de Rochement. Personal photographs and photographs related to Glenn’s film career are also contained in the collection.

A large portion of the collection is audio and visual materials, including reel-to-reel audio and film reels. While some of this material is personal (including home movies), most of it is related to Glenn’s career as a director and producer. Some "March of Time" films are present, as are other promotional films and documentaries Glenn made for various corporations and organizations. A large bulk of the film is related to Glenn’s movie “The House of the Seven Gables.”

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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

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Jack Glenn at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Patricia Rooney (daughter) in 1982.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Emily Christopherson in April 2011

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Advertising--Motion pictures.
  • Documentary films--United States.
  • Journalism--France--Paris.
  • Motion picture industry--United States.
  • Motion pictures--Production and direction.
  • Newsreels.
  • Television programs--United States.

Personal Names

  • De Rochemont, Louis, 1899-1978.

Corporate Names

  • Freya Films.
  • Screen Directors Guild
  • Screen Directors International Guild

Geographical Names

  • Germany--History, 1918-1933.
  • Paris (France)--History, 1870-1940.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Journalists.
  • Motion picture producers and directors.

Titles within the Collection

  • House of the seven gables (Motion picture).
  • March of time (Newsreel).

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Jack Glenn, Inc.

Processed by Emily Christopherson in April 2011
2011

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