Lester Cole papers, circa 1940-circa 1960
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cole, Lester, 1904-1985
- Title
- Lester Cole papers
- Dates
- circa 1940-circa 1960 (inclusive)19401969
- Quantity
- .90 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07688
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Cole (1904-1985) was a screenwriter who did most of his writing in the 1930s and 1940s. He was among the "Hollywood Ten," the ten movie directors and writers who in 1947 refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee for suspected Communist activities. Cole was imprisoned for contempt of Congress and served a one year prison term. The imprisonment for the most part ended his career, although he did write a few more screenplays including "Born Free" in 1965 using the pseudonym Gerald L.C. Copley.
Content Description
Collection contains mainly scripts written by Cole including "Born Free," an address and a few other materials relating to his conviction and imprisonment, and miscellaneous other materials.
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
- Civil rights -- United States.
- Motion picture authorship.
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Political persecution -- United States.
Corporate Names
- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Screenwriters.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Cole, Lester, 1904-1985 -- Born free (Motion picture)
- Cole, Lester, 1904-1985 -- House of the seven gables (Motion picture)
