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Arthur J. Ornitz papers, 1931-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ornitz, Arthur J. (Arthur Jacob), 1916-1985
Title
Arthur J. Ornitz papers
Dates
1931-1985 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.87 cubic ft. (8 boxes + 1 other)
Collection Number
09718
Summary
The collection contains personal and professional papers of cinematographer Arthur J. Ornitz and correspondence, articles, and a play by blacklisted writer Samuel Ornitz.
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
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Historical Note

Arthur Ornitz was a well known cinematographer in the motion picture and television industries. He earned his first motion picture credit as director of the Oscar-nominated 1936 short film "Wanted: A Master", but later turned his attention to cinematography. He earned cinematography credits on a number of popular films between the late 1950s and early 1980s, including "The Goddess" (1958), "The Young Doctors" (1961), "Requiem for a Heavyweight" (1962), "A Thousand Clowns" (1965), "Charly" (1968), "Serpico" (1973), "An Unmarried Woman" (1978) and "The Chosen" (1981). Ornitz was also the cinematographer of a number of television movies between the 1960s and 1980s, including "Carol for Another Christmas" (1964), "Honor Thy Father" (1973), and "Playing for Time" (1980). In addition to his work in movies, Ornitz made a number of television commercials and was an accomplished photographer. Arthur Ornitz passed away in 1985.

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Content Description

Collection concerns Arthur Ornitz's cinematography career. It contains correspondence, legal documents, clippings, manuscripts, and printed material. It also holds two scrapbooks concerning Ornitz's career and the movie "Wanted: A Master". Collection also includes slides taken by Ornitz, including artistic and travel images and those concerning the 1973 movie "Black Snake," 16 mm films of Ornitz's commercials, an unidentified 35 mm film roll, an unidentified nitrate film, and two audio tapes are found in this collection as well. Also included in this collection are personal correspondence, articles, and a play by Samuel Ornitz, the father of Arthur J. Ornitz, one of the original members of the Hollywood Ten.

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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 Arthur J. Ornitz at the date of processing. There are additional papers of Samuel Ornitz at the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Stephania Ornitz in December 1989.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jill Jean Johnson March 2011

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

Processed by Jill Jean Johnson
2011

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