BYU Library - Special Collections

Scope and Contents note From the Collection: Collection consists primarily of handwritten and typewritten drafts of her book, The Life and Letters of J. Alden Weir. These drafts are liberally marked with corrections such as additions and instructions for omissions. Some are in her handwriting; some may be in the hand of Lawrence Chisolm. Filed with the drafts are several lists of sources consulted for reference in compiling the manuscripts. Correspondence concerning the book and some original artwork by Dorothy Weir Young complete the...

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Contains the first draft and artwork mock-ups for Steven Ramirez's The Legend of Johnny Lingo, filmed in the Polynesian Islands. Dated approximately 2002-2003.

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Contains drafts, certificates, and other writings, dated 1907 to 1955.

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Includes comic books, as well as materials produced during the creative process, such as original art drawings, mock-ups, drafts, galley proofs, color guides, clippings, print-ups, and character cards. Also includes some reference materials. Dated 1975 to 2016.

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Contains promotional materials and publications related to the comic series Captain Canuck, created by Richard Comely. Includes posters, postcards, fliers, character cards, newspapers, coloring books, and other collectable items. Also includes 39 publications of the Captain Canuk comic series, original art, scripts, business plans and invoices, correspondence (both from fans and professional), newspaper clippings, and photographs. Materials dated approximately 1970 to 2019.

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Contains business and financial records, letters, drafts, artwork, proposals, videocassettes, petitions for artwork use, and other records pertaining to the for-hire artwork Richard Comely created. Materials dated 1980 to 2009.

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Contains materials such as drafts, letters, artwork, proposals, manuscripts, and other publications related to Comely's various artistic projects undertaken during his career as a professional artist. Includes material for "Star Rider and the Peace Machine," "Trumpet and Friends," "Gemini Force," "Wabbits," and more. Materials dated approximately 1970 to 2018.

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Contains correspondence of the Young family, mainly between Mahonri Mackintosh Young and others. Also contains legal documents, a scrapbook, drafts, and other writings. Dated 1872 to 1956.