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Western films

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Betty Zane Grey Grosso photographs, approximately 1920-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 10 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Betty Zane Grey Grosso with her first husband, Bob Carney, and consists predominantly of pictures of her as a teenager and with horses. It also contains photographs of her in the ground of the Altadena, California home, her daughter, Michele, and grandchild dating from 1920 to 1980.

Dates: approximately 1920-1980

Collection of manuscripts, approximately 1930-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains two manuscripts of stories with Western themes collected by Zane Grey dating from approximately 1930 to 1950.

Dates: approximately 1930-1950

Condolences and memorial service programs for Zane Grey, 1939-1941

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains programs, cards, and other materials documenting Zane Grey's death, dating from 1939 to 1941.

Dates: 1939-1941

Grey family property records for California, 1950-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains property records, agreements, and other material related to property owned by the Grey family in California dating from 1950 to 1981.

Dates: 1950-1981

Grey family real estate records, 1900-1981

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records for the Grey properties at Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania and Altadena, California including deeds, correspondence, tax records, and other agreements dating from 1900 to 1981.

Dates: 1900-1981

Zane Grey papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6081
Scope and Contents Papers document Grey's personal life, career as an author, and fishing expeditions as well as materials about his wife Lina "Dolly" Grey and son Romer. It consists of correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and other materials. It includes materials created by Zane Grey Inc., the company built to administer the professional affairs of Zane Grey including financial records, contracts, and other materials pertaining to his career. It also includes substantial correspondence with Grey's agent...
Dates: approximately 1861-1995

Loren Grey papers, 1918-1973

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and articles concerning Loren Grey dating from 1918 to 1973.

Dates: 1918-1973

Photographs of Lillian Wilhelm Smith artwork, approximately 1925-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 10 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Lillian Wilhelm Smith and her artwork, predominantly from after Zane Grey's death. It contains photographs of decorative designs and sketches of Native American motifs, the library walls of the Grey home that she decorated, and prints of paintings made by her dating from approximately 1925 to 1970.

Dates: approximately 1925-1970

Romer Grey photographs, approximately 1915-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 10 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains photograph documenting Romer Grey's family and life, mostly after the death of his father in 1939. It contains photographs of Romer Grey from when he was a child, with his wife, Octave "Bea" Grey, and with his son, Romer Grey III. It also documents his role in the Flying Sphynx Ranch, Zane Grey Trails, and his relationship with Margaret A. Ingram dating from approximately 1915 to 1980.

Dates: approximately 1915-1980

Zane Grey family photographs, approximately 1890-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 10 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contain photographs documenting Zane and Lina Elise Grey's family life. It contains portraits and casual photographs of each family member, including Zane Grey's children, grandchildren, siblings, and mother. It also contains photographs of family gatherings outside the Grey homes in Altadena and Catalina, California dating from approximately 1890 to 1970.

Dates: approximately 1890-1970