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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 17 Collections and/or Records:

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 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

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 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

Zane Grey photographs, approximately 1906-1939

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9522 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains 118 black and white photographs of various sizes taken between approximately 1906 and 1939. Images include expedition and camping photographs of Southern Utah (including Rainbow Bridge), the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Tonto Rim, Tuba City, and Tsegi Canyon in Arizona. Also includes portraits of Lina Elise (Dolly) Grey, photographs of Zane Grey, movie scenes from "Wild Horse Mesa," ships and Zane Grey's yacht. Some photographs are reproductions.

Dates: approximately 1906-1939

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

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 15
Collection 2
 
Subject
West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs 12
Authors, American -- 20th century 11
Literature 11
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 9
Correspondence 9