Arch A. Mercey papers, 1906-1981
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mercey, Arch A.
- Title
- Arch A. Mercey papers
- Dates
- 1906-1981 (inclusive)19361981
- Quantity
- 10.55 cubic ft. (25 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07788
- Summary
- Arch A. Mercey was a motion picture consultant to the U.S. government from 1936-1947. Collection contains correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, and memorabilia regarding his career and personal life.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Arch A. Mercey (1906-1980) worked as a motion picture consultant to the U.S. government from 1936-1947. During World War II he was assistant to the chief of public relations for the U.S. Coast Guard and edited the book "Sea, Surf and Hell: The U.S. Coast Guard in World War II" in 1945. After 1947 he was an editor for Publishers Company, Inc.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1936-1981) mostly regarding his motion picture consulting work; photographs of Mercey, his wife, and family; the manuscript for "Sea, Surf and Hell"; and miscellaneous memorabilia.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Arch A. Mercey at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Elena Mercey in 1981 and Gail M. Getz in 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was updated by Jamie J. Greene in February 2017.
Detailed 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 for boxes 1-23.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Description: Photographs: Arch A. Mercey and familyDates: 1906-1945Container: Box 24
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Description: Report CardDates: 1913Container: Box 24
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Description: Retirement Certificate from Order of DeMolay for BoysDates: 1927-1928Container: Box 24
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Description: Photographs: Elena Lopez MerceyDates: 1934-1970Container: Box 24
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Description: Biographical information: Elena Lopez MerceyDates: undatedContainer: Box 24
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Description: Memorial service program for Arch MerceyDates: November 2, 1980Container: Box 25
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
Corporate Names
- United States. Coast Guard.
Form or Genre Terms
- Memorabilia.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Editors.
- Motion picture consultants.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Mercey, Arch A., ed. -- Sea, surf and hell.
