Authors, American
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
Hoffman Birney bibliography
Typewritten bibliography with handwritten notes. Also included are newspaper clippings relating to books and publications. The items relate to the American West.
The Black Wheel
Galley proofs and pasted proofs with handwritten corrections of two novels by Merritt. "The Black Wheel" was completed by Hannes Bok (1914-1964), an American author and illustrator, after the death of Merritt. The book was published in 1948. Also included are proofs of "The Fox Woman" by Merritt, which was published in 1946.
The country editor
Typewritten, signed draft of the article "The Country Editor" as submitted by White to "Harper's" magazine. Also included is the printed article in the magazine. The draft has editorial changes made in White's own hand. The article is about life in small towns in America and the impact the newspaper editor there has on the communiaty.
Vardis Fisher plays
Typewritten copies of five original plays averaging 25 pages each. The items include: "Voices of Spring," "Dream Shadow," "In the Valley of the Stars," "Ersatz Marriages," and "Comedy of Errors."
Gerald N. Lund and Lynn Lund contracts, 1982-2021
Contains contracts, publishing agreements, power of attorney forms, and book royalties pertaining to Gerald N. Lund's publications. Materials dated 1982-2021.
Josi Kilpack notecards, 2012-2013
Materials are notecards outling the novels Tres Leches Cupcakes (2012) and Shannon (2013). Dated 2012 to 2013.
David H. Keller short stories
Typewritten short stories in five volumes which entail six stories. One of the items is a handwritten draft of the story "Stenographer's Hands." The stories are: "The White City," "Unto Us a Child is Born," "The Growing Wall," "The Time Projector," and "Lillith's Left Hand."
Letter, 1850
Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to "Dear Carey," and dated 5 Oct. of an illegible year. Bingham invites Carey to attend a club. Which "Wm. Bingham" wrote the item is uncertain. Most likely, he was the Bingham who was an American author in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Letter, 1897
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 21 April 1897, and addressed to Mrs. Perry. Bryan sends this letter as an introduction for John Brisben Walker. Bryan recommends that Mrs. Perry introduce Walker to Mr. Perry.
Letter, 1928
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 12 Sept. 1928, and addressed to L. W. Cunningham. Burnan writes to thank Cunningham and to clear up a couple of issues.