Lowell Thomas Film Collection, 1919-1975
3933 Cans of Film
The Lowell Thomas Film Collection encompasses a wide range of materials documenting the travels of Lowell Thomas and Lowell Thomas Jr. These materials include 35mm motion picture prints and negatives, 16mm motion picture film and ¼ inch audio tape.
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Lowell Thomas Jr. Papers, 1938-2014
90.5 Linear feet
Lowell Thomas Jr. was born on 6 October 1923 in London, England, to Lowell Jackson Thomas (1892-1981) and Frances Ryan Thomas (1893-1975). His early childhood was spent in New York City and would spend weekends at the family home in Quaker Hill. In 1949, he and his father, Lowell Thomas Sr. became two of the few Westerners allowed entry into Tibet. In 1958, he and his wife, Mary “Tay” Pryor flew to Alaska with their toddler Anne and fell in love with the territory where they would remain residents for the rest of their lives. Soon after moving to Anchorage, Lowell Thomas Jr. began his many years of public service. Lowell Thomas Jr. devoted much of his time and money to conservation issues and public service, and he and Tay aided many charitable causes. This collection consists of materials created or saved by Lowell Thomas Jr. including various documents and memorabilia. Materials on his political career include newspaper clippings correspondences, and a book. This collection also contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, and notes on Lowell Thomas Jr.’s environmental involvement, personal life, as well as materials on his travels to Tibet, Turkey, and Persia.
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Lowell Thomas Papers: Periodicals, 1910-1983
25 Linear feet
Lowell Thomas was a renowned broadcaster, writer, and world traveler who made a significant impact on journalism. The Lowell Thomas Papers: Periodicals Collection consists of various periodicals that Lowell Thomas collected during his lifetime.