Lewis was a writer for radio, television and film from the 1940s to 1960s. In addition to materials on his career materials there are documents related to the Civil War Centennial Commission, the Lincoln Sesquicentennial Association, and Bicentennial, including Los Angeles City Bicentennial Committee project proposals and guidelines, newsletters documenting committee activities and endorsed projects, California’s statewide Bicentennial planning documents, NBC television network promotional materials for Bicentennial programming, and various publications promoting citizen participation in America’s 200th anniversary celebration through local community projects and cultural activities.