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Grey, Lina Elise, -1957

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1883 - 1957

Biographical History

Lina Elise Grey (1883-1957) was the wife of Zane Grey.

Lina Elisa Roth was born in 1883 and came from a family of physicians. She was studying to be a school teacher when she met Zane Grey on a canoeing trip in 1900. On November 21, 1905, she Zane Grey were married. She and Zane had three children: Romer (1909-1976), Elizabeth (1912-2007), and Loren (1915-2007). Dolly was a great support to Zane in his early career and encouraged him to pursue a career in writing. She became his agent and managed his affairs, while also supporting him financially with her inheritance. She also acted as copy editor and proof-reader of Grey's literary works. She died in 1957.

Citation:
NUCMC data from Northern Ariz. Univ. Lib. for Grey, Z. Papers, 1876-1987 (Grey, Lina)

Goff, J.S. Ariz. biog. dir., 1983: page 44 (Grey, Lina Elise; b. Lina Elise Roth)

Gruber, F. Zane Grey, 1970: page 38, etc. (Grey, Lina Elise, d. 1957; Grey, Dolly; Roth, Dolly; Mrs. Zane Grey; age 17 in 1900)

NUCMC data from Zane Grey Museum Archives for Grey family. Papers, 1866-1984 (Lina "Dolly" Grey; Lina Elise Roth; dau. of successful N.Y.C. doctor; 1883-1957)

Find a Grave, via http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10405729, website viewed Dec. 5, 2011 (Lina Elise Grey; born 1883; died 1957)

Wikipedia, website viewed Sept. 19, 2011 (Lina Elise Roth Grey ("Dolly"); wife of Zane Grey; from a family of physicians; studying to be a school teacher when she met Zane Grey on a canoeing trip in 1900; married Zane Grey, 21 November 1905; three children: Romer (1909-1976), Elizabeth (b.1912), and Loren (b.1915); great support to Zane in his early career and encouraged him to pursue a career in writing; became his agent and managed his affairs, while also supporting him financially with her inheritance; copy editor and proof-reader of Grey’s literary works; died in 1957)

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7641, Joe Wheeler collection on Zane Grey

Lina Elise Grey correspondence to Romer Grey, 1936 June

 File — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233647673], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

This file contains fourteen letters sent by Lina Elise Grey to her son Romer while he was in New York from June 1st through 26th, 1936. The letters contain news about Lina Elise, Zane Grey who was filming White Death in Australia, Romer's wife Billye, his brother Loren, and instructions regarding how to deal with publishers.

Dates: 1936 June
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8316, Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey correspondence / Zane Grey personal correspondence

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 business correspondence, 1933-1938

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233647665], Folder: 4-5
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains a letter from Edwin G. Bowen regarding the economy and its financial implications for Zane Grey, Inc., dating from 1933 to 1938. It also contains letters are addressed to Romer Grey, Inc. and Romer Grey Ltd. and blank Romer Grey Studios stationery.

Dates: 1933-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8316, Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey correspondence

Zane Grey correspondence, 1895-1938

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 1
Scope and Contents This series contains personal correspondence of Zane and Lina Elise Grey dating from 1895 to 1938. It includes correspondence and postcards between Zane Grey, Lina Elise Grey, R. C. Grey, his children Betty Zane and Romer Grey, various women and others. Also contains early letters from publishers concerning acceptance of rejection of Zane Grey's manuscripts, correspondence regarding the Izaak Walton League, fishing, Captain Laurie Mitchell, fan mail and solicitations, and business...
Dates: 1895-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8316, Zane Grey papers

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

Zane Grey fan mail and solicitations, 1920-1938

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233647665], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains fan mail and solicitations from individuals and corporations asking for various things from Zane Grey, dating from 1920 to 1938.

Dates: 1920-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8316, Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey correspondence

Zane Grey fishing correspondence, 1922-1938

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233647673], Folder: 17-18
Identifier: MSS 8316 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains correspondence regarding the Izaak Walton League and correspondence regarding fishing expeditions, requests for fishing information, endorsements of fishing equipment, Captain Laurie Mitchell, and other matters relating to Zane Grey's connections with fishing, dating from 1922 to 1938.

Dates: 1922-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8316, Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey correspondence

Zane Grey Inc. correspondence with Harper and Row Publishers, Inc. and Walter J. Black, Inc., 1940-1953, 1962-1983

 Collection — Carton 17: [Barcode: 31197239253237], Folder: 6-7
Identifier: MSS 8710
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains Zane Grey and Zane Grey Inc. business records and personal materials. Included are photographs and letters documenting Zane Grey's fishing travels to New Zealand, Oregon, Tahiti, Australia, and many more places. There are also checks, bank statements, letters, and manuscripts relating to Zane Grey's work as an author. Zane Grey's personal life with his family is documented through letters and journal entries. Zane Grey Inc. business records includes bank statements, checks, letters,...
Dates: 1940-1953; 1962-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8710, Zane Grey Inc. records

Zane Grey Inc. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8710
Scope and Contents Contains Zane Grey and Zane Grey Inc. business records and personal materials. Included are photographs and letters documenting Zane Grey's fishing travels to New Zealand, Oregon, Tahiti, Australia, and many more places. There are also checks, bank statements, letters, and manuscripts relating to Zane Grey's work as an author. Zane Grey's personal life with his family is documented through letters and journal entries. Zane Grey Inc. business records includes bank statements, checks, letters,...
Dates: approximately 1853-2005; Majority of material found within 1894-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey Inc. records

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