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Zane Grey's West Society

 Organization

Administrative History

The Zane Grey's West Society (1983-) was established to promote the life and works of Zane Grey.

The Zane Grey's West Society was founded in 1983 by Joe Wheeler and is located in Pleasanton, California. The society's purpose is to promote the works and life of Zane Grey by furthering the knowledge and research on Grey and his works. As of 2022, the society was active.

Citation:
The horses of Bostil's Ford, 1986: title page (published by Zane Grey's West Society)

Zane Grey's West Society web site, 3 December 2010 (promotes knowledge of American author Zane Grey and his works)

Zane Grey's West Society web site, September 5, 2023 (The Zane Grey's West Society; founded in 1983 by Joe Wheeler; located in Pleasanton, California; purpose to promote the works and life of Zane Grey, by furthering the knowledge and research on Grey and his works; as of 2023, the society is currently still active)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Joe Wheeler collection of correspondence, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to, from, about, or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, or the Zane Grey's West Society. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection of diaries, 1910-1954

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains holograph and typed diaries by Zane Grey and Lina Elise Grey. Lina Elise Grey went by the name "Dolly." Most of the items are photocopied. One leather diary by Zane Grey is included. The materials date from 1910 to 1954.

Dates: 1910-1954

Joe Wheeler collection of magazines

 Series — Box 28: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197231013670]
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains original copies of magazines, catalogs, and comic books containing material by, about, or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, or the Zane Grey's West Society. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler correspondence and other material, approximately 1910-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, articles, surveys, and other materials that are by, about, or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Wheeler, the Zane Grey's West Society, or western life and culture. Materials date from approximately 1910 to 1989.

Dates: approximately 1910-1989

Joe Wheeler collection on Zane Grey

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7641
Scope and Contents

Joe Wheeler collection of Zane Grey materials include manuscripts, articles, diaries, correspondence, serials, ephemera, newspapers, plays, photographs, negatives, and other materials by, about, or related to Zane Grey, the Grey family, Joe Wheeler, Zane Grey's West Society, or western life and culture. Dated approximately 1910-1989.

Dates: 1910-1989

Zane Grey correspondence, 1905-1972

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9522 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence collected by Zane Grey's West Society that includes letters from Zane Grey, Lina Elise Grey (Dolly), Claire Wilhelm, Betty Zane Grosso, Zane Grey Inc., and Leo and Cylvia Margulies. Materials dated 1905 to 1972.

Dates: 1905-1972

Zane Grey's West Society collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9522
Scope and Contents

A collection of items related to Zane Grey and his family, friends, properties, adventures, and work. Items were collected by the Zane Grey West Society members and donated to the Society over a period of time. Includes letters (both originals and photocopies), manuscripts, a booklet, and photographs, some of which are reproductions. Materials dated from 1905 to 1972.

Dates: 1905-1972

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  • Subject: Letters X

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Type
Archival Object 5
Collection 2
 
Subject
West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs 5
Articles 4
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 4
Authors, American -- 20th century 4
Correspondence 4