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Thomas Orchard papers, 1937-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Orchard, Thomas
Title
Thomas Orchard papers
Dates
1937-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.08 cubic feet (7 boxes)
Collection Number
07875
Summary
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Content Description

Scripts, narrations, shooting sketches and proposals for 29 documentary films written by this screenwriter who worked for the "March of Time" newsreel as well as the film production firm of Potter, Orchard & Petrie, Inc. from 1934-1971. Photographs of Orchard and Louis de Rochemont, producer of the "March of Time" newsreel, are also included.

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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 Thomas Orchard at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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Subject Terms

  • Documentary films -- Authorship -- United States.
  • Documentary films -- United States.
  • Newsreels.

Personal Names

  • De Rochemont, Louis.

Corporate Names

  • Potter, Orchard & Petrie, Inc.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Screenwriters.

Titles within the Collection

  • March of time (Newsreel)
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