Jack Davies papers, 1947-1984
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davies, Jack.
- Title
- Jack Davies papers
- Dates
- 1947-1984 (inclusive)19471984
- Quantity
- 7 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09492
- Summary
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Davies was a writer, screenwriter and film critic. Two of his novels, "Esther, Ruth and Jennifer" and "Paper Tiger" were made into films (film versions "Ffolkes" and "Paper Tiger"), for which Davies wrote the screenplays.
Content Description
Collection includes mainly screenplays written or co-written by Davies including "Ffolkes" and "Paper Tiger," personal and professional scrapbooks including one for the film "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines," a press kit for the film "Paper Tiger" and miscellaneous contracts.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fiction -- Authorship.
- Film adaptations.
- Motion picture authorship.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Screenwriters.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Davies, Jack -- Esther, Ruth and Jennifer.
- Davies, Jack -- Ffolkes.
- Davies, Jack -- Paper tiger (Motion picture)
- Davies, Jack -- Paper tiger.
- Davies, Jack -- Those magnificent men in their flying machines.
