Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Thomas, Lowell, 1892-1981
- Abstract:
- The Lowell Thomas Papers encompasses a wide range of materials documenting the life, family, and professional career of Lowell Thomas. These materials include correspondence, administrative and financial documents, manuscripts, printed materials, photographic materials, motion picture films, audio recordings, and memorabilia.
- Extent:
- 1203 Linear Feet
- Language:
- The language of the materials is predominately English. Other languages include: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Spanish and Swedish .
- Preferred citation:
[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the Lowell Thomas Papers: Sound Recordings Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Divided into nine subseries, this series consists of reel-to-reel audio tapes, phonograph records, audio cassettes, and other types of sound recordings. The subseries are arranged by form of material. Subseries 1 - 4 are divided further into sub subseries arranged by subject, and each includes recordings that pertain to Thomas's major professional projects. Information regarding the content of each recording is taken from [the recording's container]. A project to digitize these recordings is on-going. Researchers should consult with the archivist regarding the available digital versions.
- Biographical / Historical:
Lowell Jackson Thomas was born in Woodington, Ohio on 6 April 1892 to two school teachers, Harry G. Thomas and Harriet Wagner Thomas. The family did not remain in Darke County, Ohio for very long because Lowell's father wanted to become a doctor. Harry G. Thomas's pursuit of a medical degree led the family to Kirkman, Iowa where five-year-old Lowell was enrolled in school for the first time. Harry's studies soon led him to the University of Nebraska. Upon graduation, Harry G. Thomas followed his brother's suggestion to begin his medical practice in the twin mining boom towns of Cripple Creek and Victor, Colorado. It was here in the rugged American West that Lowell spent the better part of his childhood and young adult years.
- Acquisition information:
- The Lowell Thomas Papers were donated to Marist College by the Thomas family in 2006.
- Arrangement:
These records are organized into nine series: 1) Reel-to-Reel audio tape, has 16 subseries, 2. Phonograph Records, has eight subseries, 3. Audio Cassettes, has nine subseries, 4) 16 millimeter magnetic tape, has two subseries, 5) SoundScriber recordings, 6) Flexographs, 7) Dictabelt Recordings, 8) Wire Recordings, and 9) 8-Track cartridge
- Rules or conventions:
- DACS Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2013.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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There are no restrictions on this collection
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Individuals requesting reproductions expressly assume the responsibility for compliance with all pertinent provisions of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. ss101 et seq. Patrons further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marist College Archives and Special Collections and its staff in connection with any disputes arising from the Copyright Act, over the reproduction of material at the request of patrons. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/title17/.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the Lowell Thomas Papers: Sound Recordings Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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845-575-3364library.archives@marist.edu