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Albert B. Gerber papers, 1939-1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gerber, Albert Benjamin, 1913-
Title
Albert B. Gerber papers
Dates
1939-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
.90 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
02717
Summary
Albert B. Gerber was an American author who wrote a biography of Howard Hughes. This collection contains Gerber's professional papers.
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

Albert B. Gerber was an American author of several books and publications. He is best known for writing “The Bashful Billionaire,” a biographical examination of Howard Hughes’ life.

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Content Description

This collection consists of correspondence; research notes; magazine and newspaper articles and clippings; and other miscellaneous materials dealing with the writing of the book “The Bashful Billionaire” about Howard Hughes. Also included are court documents in the case of Rosemont Enterprises, Inc. vs. Random House dated 1966.

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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 Albert B. Gerber at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Albert B. Gerber in May 1968.

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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

  • Air pilots
  • Aircraft industry -- United States
  • Airlines -- United States
  • American literature -- 20th century -- Biography
  • Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
  • Biographers
  • Businesspeople -- United States -- Biography
  • Millionaires -- United States -- Biography

Personal Names

  • Hughes, Howard, 1905-1976

Corporate Names

  • Trans World Airlines

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Legal documents
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