The Papers of Robert Lee

The Papers of Robert Lee, 1949-2008 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Robert Lee, 1949-2008

ID: LCA/RG15/Lee, R

Primary Creator: Lee, Robert E.A. (1921-2009)

Extent: 9.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Biographical Note

Robert E.A. Lee was born in Spring Grove, MN on November 9, 1921. Lee graduated from Luther College in 1942 wtih a degree in music. From 1954 to 1988, Lee served as the executive secretary of Lutheran Film Associates; he also served as the executive director of communications for the Lutheran Council in the United States of America from 1964 through 1988. Lee is most recognized for serving as the executive producer for the Oscar-nominated 1966 documentary A Time for Burning, a 1966 documentary examing American race relations during the civil rights movement. Lee worked on several other films, including Oscar-nominated Martin Luther (1953), Question 7 (1961), and The Joy of Bach (1980). He passed away on Feburary 27, 2007.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 16 boxes

Use Restrictions: Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright

Related Materials: The archives of the Lutheran Film Associates are located at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives. For more information please see http://ar.elca.org/webcat/request/Action?ClientSession=-4181a967:172348c8dd4:-7fa2&UniqueID=6000_20820_6086_3&TemplateProcessID=6000_20820_6086&PromptID=&ParamID=&TemplateProcessID=6000_1051_1051&Prom.

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Robert Lee Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/20/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Papers of Robert E. A. Lee, 1942-2008],
[Box 2: Publications, 1960-1982, undated],
[Box 3: Various Projects, 1973-1994],
[Box 4: Scripts, Proposals, and Drafts, 1988-1989],
[Box 5: REAL Productions, 1968-1974],
[Box 6: Cinema Sound Review Index, 1973-1980],
[Box 7: Cinema Sound Reviews and Scripts and Outlines, 1947-1995],
[Box 8: Plans, Scripts, Papers, Cards, Reserved Material, 1949-2000],
[Box 9: Various Projects from REAL, 1965-2000],
[Box 10: Various Projects from REAL & LFA, 1955-2001],
[Box 11: Luther Film Consultation REAL w/ Camille, 2000-2002],
[Box 12: Cinema Sound Scripts, Draft, Memo Script, 1973-1984],
[Box 13: Correspondence, Papers, Published Works, 1965-2003],
[Box 14: Bach in Season by Robert E. A. Lee, undated],
[Box 15: Portraits, Annual Christmas Literature and Art, Music Scores, undated],
[All]

Box 1: Papers of Robert E. A. Lee, 1942-2008

Folder 1: Response Ballot, 1959
Folder 2: Response Ballot, 1977
Folder 3: Response Ballot, 1967
Folder 4: Cinema Sound, Movie Memo, Culture Comment, un-sorted, 1982-1989
Folder 5: Movie Scripts, Reviews, and News Clippings, 1977-1981
Folder 6: Bob Lee at the Piano & Book Announcement, 2008
Folder 7: Luther College Alumni Matters, 1981-2004
Folder 8: Dear Elaine: Comments, 2007
Folder 9: Dear Elaine Editing Notes, 1994-2005
Folder 10: Wings Editing Notes, 2006-2007
Folder 11: Wings Marketing, 2007
Folder 12: Relations with Weston Noble, 1988-2002
Folder 13: Book Review & Bach Correspondence, 1986
Folder 14: Luther College Memorabilia, 1942-2002