American literature
Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:
Will James letters to Clem Yore
Collection of handwritten letters by Will James to Clem Yore, which primarily discuss James' writing and illustrating career. Some of the letters contain examples of James' illustrations, one of which is an original pen and ink drawing.
Jerry Borrowman draft of A Halfpenny and a Pearl, approximately 1996
Contains a copy of Jerry Borrowman's unpublished book "A Halfpenny and a Pearl." This book was his first attempt at writing a novel and he regards it as part of the process to becoming commercially successful. Materials date from around 1996.
Jerry Borrowman manuscript of Before the Blood Tribunal, 1989
Contains typewritten manuscript of Jerry Borrowman and Rudi Wobbe's book "Before the Blood Tribunal." Materials date from 1989.
Lina Elise Grey papers, 1903-1953
Cynthia Lindsay papers
Contains papers documenting Cynthia Lindsay's writing career including handwritten and published manuscripts, screenplays, research materials, including audio recordings, reader and publisher correspondence, contracts, publicity clippings, and book reviews. The book "Dear Boris" comprises the majority of the material related to the development of her books. Materials dated approximately 1947 to 1978.
Loren Grey papers, 1918-1973
Contains correspondence and articles concerning Loren Grey dating from 1918 to 1973.
Willard and Celia Luce collection
Contains manuscripts, correspondence, drafts, and other papers relating to the works of Willard and Celia Luce. It also contains various other materials that include a Provo High yearbook, gifts from friends, etc.
Margaret A. Ingram correspondence and manuscripts, 1937-1968
Contains correspondence, school notes, and story treatments for Margaret A. Ingram. Much of the correspondence is from her relationship with Romer Grey, as well as Ingram family concerns and dates from 1937 to 1968.
Merian C. Cooper writings, 1921-1965
Contains notes, drafts, published and unpublished literary manuscripts, and tearsheets from newspapers from 1921 to 1924, and 1965. It includes Cooper's proposal for an autobiographical project he titled Thirty Days.
Photographs of Lillian Wilhelm Smith artwork, approximately 1925-1970
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.