Lowell Thomas Papers: Objects, 1789 - 1984, bulk 1900 - 1981
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:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the Lowell Thomas Object Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This series consists of a wide range of memorabilia and realia, including portraits, photographic equipment, furniture, clothing, hats, and other items belonging to Lowell Thomas, Lowell Thomas, Jr., or Harry G. Thomas. Of particular interest is the collection of printing plates used to produce, among other materials, promotional posters for Thomas's travelogues. The series is divided into eight subseries, some divided further into sub subseries, all arranged by subject. A project to create digital images of these objects is on-going.
- Biographical / historical:
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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:
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These records are organized into 8 series: 1) Family, with three subseries, 2) Clubs, 3) Equipment, 4) Sports, 5) Tibet, 6) World War I/Travelogues, 7) World War II, 8) Miscellany, with two subseries. Subseries 8.2 has seven subseries.
- Rules or conventions:
- DACS Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2013.
- Note:
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The Marist College Archives and Special Collections staff wishes to express their deep appreciation to all of the parties that helped the Lowell Thomas Project come to fruition.
Access and use
- 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 Object Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 845-575-3364library.archives@marist.edu