The Papers of Robert Lee

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

By Jason Leuthold; Hayley Jackson

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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/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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Robert Lee Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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: 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],
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Box 7: Cinema Sound Reviews and Scripts and Outlines, 1947-1995

Folder 1: OCI Film and Broadcast Relations Cinema Sound Scripts REAL, 1980-1981
Folder 2: Notes and Articles: A, 1974-1981
Folder 3: A, 1982
Folder 4: B, 1973-1978
Folder 5: B, 1983
Folder 6: CA-CH, 1977
Folder 7: CA-CH, undated
Folder 8: CI-CU, 1975
Folder 9: CI-CU, 1982-1983
Folder 10: D, 1978
Folder 11: D, 1983
Folder 12: E, 1976
Folder 13: E, 1982-1984
Folder 14: F, 1975-1986
Folder 15: F, 1983
Folder 16: G, 1975-1981
Folder 17: G, 1987
Folder 18: H, 1977-1985
Folder 19: H, 1983
Folder 20: I, 1975-1976
Folder 21: I, 1984
Folder 22: J, undated
Folder 23: Jesus of Nazareth, 1977
Folder 24: J, 1990
Folder 25: K, 1975-1976
Folder 26: K, undated
Folder 27: L, 1975
Folder 28: L, 1980
Folder 29: MA Only, 1976-1980
Folder 30: MA Only, 1987
Folder 31: MC - MY, 1974-1982
Folder 32: MC - MY, 1984
Folder 33: N, 1973-1976
Folder 34: N, 1982-1984
Folder 35: O, 1976
Folder 36: O, 1973
Folder 37: P-Q, 1974
Folder 38: Peter and Paul, undated
Folder 39: R, 1975-1981
Folder 40: R, 1985
Folder 41: SA - SL, 1975-1976
Folder 42: SA-SI, 1982
Folder 43: SJ - SW, 1976-1977
Folder 44: SJ-SW, undated
Folder 45: TA - TH, 1976-1983
Folder 46: TI - TY, 1981
Folder 47: TI - TY, 1970
Folder 48: TI - TY, 1982
Folder 49: U - V, 1977
Folder 50: U - V, 1984
Folder 51: W, 1975
Folder 52: XYZ, 1970
Folder 53: XYZ, 1975-1984
Folder 54: Jack Preus Oral History, 1976-1986
Folder 55: Fridtjof Schroder Artist Papers, 1972-1995
Folder 56: Sermon Outlines, 1947-1952