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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Zane Grey booklets, approximately 1920-1935

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9522 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a small booklet with handwritten notes by Zane Grey. Dated approximately 1920 to 1935.

Dates: approximately 1920-1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9522, Zane Grey's West Society collection

Zane Grey original manuscripts, approximately 1910-1939

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9522 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains various original (mainly typescript) manuscripts and partial manuscripts written by Zane Grey between approximately 1910 and 1939.

Dates: approximately 1910-1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9522, Zane Grey's West Society collection

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey's West Society collection

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  • Subject: Manuscripts X
  • Subject: Utah, Southern -- Photographs X

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Type
Archival Object 2
Collection 1
 
Subject
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence 2
Manuscripts 2
Authors, American -- 20th century 1
Booklets 1
Letters 1
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Photographs 1
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