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Literature

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 652 Collections and/or Records:

David A. Squires papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9643
Scope and Contents

Papers of David A. Squires, including poetry he authored, as well as a manuscript titled "Ventures: Teaching Beyond the Obvious." Also contains memorandums and certificates related to David's teaching career, and photographs of his ancestors. Materials dated approximately 1870-2016.

Dates: approximately 1870-1910; approximately 1970-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David A. Squires papers

Stephen Slesinger Inc. records, approximately 1930-1960

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, telegrams, contracts, and other materials related to the work of Stephen Slesinger Inc. in licensing and marketing Zane Grey's works, particularly for film and television adaptation dating from approximately 1930 to 1960.

Dates: approximately 1930-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6081, Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey business records

Madeleine B. Stern papers on Louisa May Alcott

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3953
Scope and Contents Contains 1) Manuscript of A Double Life: Unknown Thrillers by Louisa May Alcott, with an introduction by Madeline B. Stern, with editing comments. The Double Life reprints five stories written by Louisa May Alcott and published anonymously in nineteenth-century newspapers and magazines. The stories are A Pair of Eyes; or, Modern Magic; The Fate of the Forrests; A Double Tragedy; Ariel; and Taming a Tartar. Taming a Tartar is not in manuscript format--it has been photocopied and attached to...
Dates: approximately 1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Madeleine B. Stern papers on Louisa May Alcott

Ora Pate Stewart papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6046
Scope and Contents

Contains the personal and professional papers of Ora Pate Stewart, including correspondence, journals, notes, research files, literary manuscripts, artwork, financial records, photographs, and other related papers that document the literary and creative endeavors of Ora Pate Stewart. All of her works relate to her personal thoughts and concerns, her family and friend relationships, and her love of Utah nature, history, and the Mormon religion. Dated approximately 1881-1995.

Dates: approximately 1881-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ora Pate Stewart papers

Stories from "Living China", approximately 1931-1940

 File — Box 58: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227637466], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 3 Sub-Series 9 File 5
Dates: approximately 1931-1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2219, Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow published and unpublished manuscripts / Helen Foster Snow files on Living China

Ralph Straus letter to a Mr. Holbrook

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230242148]
Identifier: MSS SC 529
Scope and Contents

TLS. The letter discusses his books published in the United States and his research.

Dates: 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ralph Straus letter to a Mr. Holbrook

May Swenson poetry

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2172
Scope and Contents

Folder one includes several drafts of Swenson's poem, "My Name Was Called," with a cover letter to Dennis Rowley dated November 6, 1989, giving background information. Folder two contains drafts of four poems which appear in her book, Half sun, half sleep: new poems (New York:Charles Scribner's Sons, 1967), bearing her corrections. The four poems are entitled: "Naked in Borneo," "News from the Cabin," "A Yellow Circle," and "Dear Elizabeth."

Dates: 1964-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / May Swenson poetry

Annie Atkin Tanner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8835
Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the life of Annie Atkin Tanner. Some materials were written by Tanner, while others were contributed by family members after her death. Includes literary works, family histories, and correspondence. Contains handwritten, typewritten, and printed documents, as well as photographs. Materials, primarily from Utah, document her personal relationships and efforts as an author. Frequent subjects are family history, Utah life, and Mormonism. Dated approximately...
Dates: approximately 1893-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Annie Atkin Tanner papers

John Arthur Taylor papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3284
Scope and Contents

Collection primarily contains the papers related to two book collections donated to BYU by John A. Taylor: the "Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) collection" and "Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) collection." Also includes correspondence, invoices, and business papers related to Mrs. Trollope's Bazaar; articles/essays relating to Trollope; two videos about Benjamin Disraeli; newspaper/magazine articles; and a CD containing a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Taylor about book collecting.

Dates: approximately 1965-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Arthur Taylor papers

Samuel W. Taylor papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 716
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, research materials, and drafts relating to Taylor's histories, novels, articles, plays, and motion picture scripts. The materials relate to a wide range of Mormon related topics and to other subjects.

Dates: 1940-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Samuel W. Taylor papers

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