Francis X. Bushman collection, 1908-1970
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bushman, Francis X., 1883-1966
- Title
- Francis X. Bushman collection
- Dates
- 1908-1970 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 5.90 cubic ft. (8 containers) + 4.47 GB
- Collection Number
- 10598
- Summary
- Francis X. Bushman was an American film actor and director. Collection contains audiovisual material made by Bushman and Beverly Bayne, movie posters, a videotape, and book drafts.
- 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
-
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Francis X. Bushman was an American actor and director whose career began in 1911 in the silent film industry. He married Beverly Bayne in 1918.
Content Description
Collection contains films made by Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, book drafts, index cards, a videotape titled “Under Royal Patronage,” a CD, and 2 movie posters from the film Graustark.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Restrictions on Use
Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in CollectionsThe American Heritage Center aspires to approach all areas of our work in ways that are respectful to those who create, use, and are represented in our collections. For a variety of reasons, however, users may encounter offensive or harmful language or images in some of our finding aids, catalogs, and collection materials.
Note that the AHC does not censor or alter contents of the collections as they provide context and evidence of a time, people, place, or event. Therefore, we encourage users to bring questions and concerns about descriptions in our finding aids to our attention via email or anonymous web-form. For more information, read our full statement.
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received between May 2001 and August 2003. Further material was recieived from Richard and Mary Maturi in May 2024.
Processing Note
Collection was updated by Brittany Heye in February 2026.
Related Materials
Beverly Bayne papers, 03807, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Detailed Description of the Collection
-
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 8 boxes.
-
Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-6
-
Description: Link to Container List, 10598.2024-05-04 (PDF)Container: Box 7-8
-
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Actors.
- Film posters.
- Male actors.
- Motion pictures.
Personal Names
- Bayne, Beverly, -- 1895-1982.
