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Zane Grey's West Society

 Organization

Administrative History

The Zane Grey's West Society (1983-) was established to promote the life and works of Zane Grey.

The Zane Grey's West Society was founded in 1983 by Joe Wheeler and is located in Pleasanton, California. The society's purpose is to promote the works and life of Zane Grey by furthering the knowledge and research on Grey and his works. As of 2022, the society was active.

Citation:
The horses of Bostil's Ford, 1986: title page (published by Zane Grey's West Society)

Zane Grey's West Society web site, 3 December 2010 (promotes knowledge of American author Zane Grey and his works)

Zane Grey's West Society web site, September 5, 2023 (The Zane Grey's West Society; founded in 1983 by Joe Wheeler; located in Pleasanton, California; purpose to promote the works and life of Zane Grey, by furthering the knowledge and research on Grey and his works; as of 2023, the society is currently still active)

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Joe Wheeler collection of articles, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains original copies and reproductions of articles by, about, and related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, or the Zane Grey's West Society. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of correspondence, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to, from, about, or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, or the Zane Grey's West Society. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of diaries, 1910-1954

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains holograph and typed diaries by Zane Grey and Lina Elise Grey. Lina Elise Grey went by the name "Dolly." Most of the items are photocopied. One leather diary by Zane Grey is included. The materials date from 1910 to 1954.

Dates: 1910-1954

Joe Wheeler collection of ephemera, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Box 29: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231013688]
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains ephemeral materials about or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, the Zane Grey's West Society, or western life and culture.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of magazines

 Series — Box 28: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197231013670]
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains original copies of magazines, catalogs, and comic books containing material by, about, or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, or the Zane Grey's West Society. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of manuscripts, approximately 1910-1989

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains typed and holograph manuscripts produced by Zane Grey. Materials date from between approximately 1910 and 1989.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of newspapers, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Box 27: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197231013662]
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains original copies of whole or partial newspapers containing articles by, about, and related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Joe Wheeler, or the Zane Grey's West Society. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of photographs and negatives, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs and negatives by, about, or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, the Zane Grey's West Society, or western life and culture. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of plays and scripts, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Box 34: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197231013738]
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Scripts for plays written by Zane Grey and Millicent Smith.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of serials, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains serials about or related to Zane Grey, Zane Grey's West Society, or western life and culture.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 15
Collection 2
 
Subject
West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs 12
Authors, American -- 20th century 11
Literature 11
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 9
Correspondence 9