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Fan mail

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Lloyd Alexander book manuscripts and adaptations, 1955-2007

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note Subseries includes a number of book manuscripts in various stages of creation, including beginning notes and ideas, multiple drafts, correspondence with publishers, layout proofs, reviews, and fan mail; and it includes some advance reading copies. There are thirty different book titles, including both adult and children's books. Book titles include: Fifty Years in the Doghouse, Janine, Eden,...
Dates: Other: 1955-2007

Lloyd Alexander correspondence, 1976-2007

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of personal and publishers correspondence that the creator kept in large accordion files. This subseries includes only the correspondence that was in the files, as inserted by the creator, which includes personal, fan mail, and publishers' correspondence.

Dates: Other: 1976-2007

Mack Wilberg correspondence, approximately 1984-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7784 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence for and from Mack Wilberg. Letters include notes from students and former students. There are many thank you notes from fans and performance audience members. Correspondence is professional as well as personal. Included are birthday and other greeting cards. Some letters include photographs. Dates range approximately 1984-1999.

Dates: approximately 1984-2000

Jake Parker papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233235370]
Identifier: MSS 9029
Content Description

Collection contains fan mail sent to Jake Parker from school children from around the nation, oftentimes tasked with corresponding with their favorite author or artist. The mail usually includes a short letter telling him which book or art piece they like the most and a drawing done by the child. Included are Jake's letters that he writes in response. Some of the letters are undated; those dated cover August 2012 to May 2017.

Dates: 2012-2017

Personal, fan mail, and publishers' correspondence to Lloyd Alexander, 1964-2007

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6833 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Personal and publishers' correspondence and fan mail, including birthday and Christmas cards, newspaper clippings, catalogs, book reviews, dust jacket and manuscript proofs, elementary school class letters and other miscellaneous correspondence.

Dates: Other: 1964-2007

Rose Marie Reid correspondence and speeches, approximately 1953-1979

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains speeches given by Reid and correspondence to family and friends. Speeches were given at various locations, including church groups, schools, and civic centers. Also includes many speeches given at Brigham Young University. Speeches pertain to business and life success, religion, and beauty. Correspondence pertains to her life and legacy. Includes letters from fans who attended her speeches. Dated approximately 1953 to 1979.

Dates: approximately 1953-1979

Tracy and Laura Hickman fan mail, 1980-2013

 File — Box 18: [Barcode: 31197232594322], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 8180
Scope and Contents

Materials include fan mail sent to the Hickmans in regards to both their books and role-playing games. Dated 1980-2013.

Dates: 1980-2013

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

Zane Grey fan mail, 1920-1938

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

This file contains fan mail from various people, including boys, young women and disabled veterans, to Zane Grey expressing how much they enjoy his work and appreciate his responses to their letters, dating from 1920 to 1938. It also contains stories from peoples lives that they wanted to share with Grey.

Dates: 1920-1938

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