James Brown and Richard Lewis oral history interview, 1979.

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James Brown and Richard Lewis oral history interview, 1979.

Interview with James Brown and Richard Lewis concerns the production and use of audio-visuals and films by the U.S Navy in World War II; the development of audio-visual products for use in schools; the production of entertainment and training films in support of the British and American war effort; and their later careers in the film industry. Notable individuals mentioned in the interview include Bob Benchley, Bob Hope, and Bing Crosby. Special topics in the interview include British and Canadian film making during the war; the prevention of venereal disease through films; medical films; demobilization films; and the Ladies Training and Development Center.

1 sound cassette;Transcript (28 p.)

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Lewis, Richard B., 1908-1981

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Brown, James W. (James Wilson), 1913 September 18-1987

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James Brown was Dean of Graduate Service in Research at San Jose State University, California. Richard Lewis was the Director of the Development of the Media Service and Support Program and Instructional Television also at San Jose State. From the description of James Brown and Richard Lewis oral history interview, 1979. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 238756424 ...

Culbert, David Holbrook.

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Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History

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The T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History was established in August 1991 to document the history of Louisiana State University. A department of LSU Libraries Special Collections, the Center conducts, collects, preserves, and makes available to scholars oral history interviews on Louisiana's social, political, cultural, and economic history. From the description of T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History records, 1990-1998. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 22696...