Charles Tazewell papers, 1946-1963
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tazewell, Charles.
- Title
- Charles Tazewell papers
- Dates
- 1946-1963 (inclusive)19461963
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 06097
- 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
Tazewell (1900-1972) was an author of children's books and television programs. He wrote the children's Christmas books "The Littlest Angel" in 1939 and "The Littlest Snowman" in 1956 and the 1963 television Christmas special "The Story of Christmas," which starred Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Content Description
Collection contains 7 pieces of correspondence (1946-1962); legal agreements between Tazewell and book and record companies for "The Littlest Angel" and "The Littlest Snowman" (1949-1962); 1 photograph of Tazewell with Ford; the script for the television special "The Story of Christmas"; lyrics for the song "The Littlest Angel"; newspaper clippings; and miscellaneous other writings.
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
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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
- Children's literature -- United States.
- Children's songs -- United States.
- Christmas music.
- Christmas stories.
- Television music.
- Television specials -- United States.
Personal Names
- Ford, Tennessee Ernie (1919- )
- Tazewell, Charles -- Littlest angel.
- Tazewell, Charles -- Littlest snowman.
Form or Genre Terms
- Legal documents.
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Television writers.
