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Dave A. Epstein papers, 1929-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Epstein, Dave A.
Title
Dave A. Epstein papers
Dates
1929-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
48.03 cubic ft. (49 boxes)
Collection Number
10859
Summary
Papers of Dave A. Epstein, a Hollywood publicist in the 1930s -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

Dave A. Epstein (1896-1970) was a Hollywood publicist in the motion picture, television, and music industries during the twentieth century. He was a publicist for numerous actors, musicians, directors, producers, and writers between the 1930s and 1960s, including Cliff Robertson (actor), Liberace (musician), Dimitri Tiomkin (film music composer), and Charles Schnee (screenwriter and producer).

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Content Description

Collection contains materials concerning Dave Epstein's clients and public relations activities, including correspondence, newspaper and magazine clippings, publicity photographs, and press releases. The collection also includes some administrative and personal files, as well as scripts and phonograph records created by Epstein's clients, and a scrapbook of director Frank Tuttle.

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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 Dave Epstein at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Mrs. Dave A. Epstein, December 1970

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Emily Christopherson in February 2011

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States
  • Motion picture industry -- Public relations -- United States
  • Motion picture producers and directors -- United States
  • Music publicity -- United States
  • Music trade -- United States
  • Musicians -- United States
  • Public relations -- United States
  • Publicity -- United States
  • Screenwriters -- United States
  • Television -- United States
  • Television actors and actresses -- United States

Personal Names

  • Liberace, 1919-1987
  • Robertson, Cliff, 1925-
  • Schnee, Charles, 1916-1963
  • Tiomkin, Dimitri, 1894-1979
  • Tuttle, Frank, 1892-1963

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs
  • Press releases

Processed by Emily Christopherson in February 2011
2011

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