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American literature

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:

Cynthia Lindsay audio recordings, approximately 1969-1978

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1552 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains one audiotape reel recording of an interview with Cynthia Lindsay about her book "Dear Boris" by Don Latulippe of WEZE Radio, and two audiocassette tape recordings of an interview with a man by Cynthia Lindsay about the formation of the Screen Actors Guild and Boris Karloff. Materials dated approximately 1969 to 1978.

Dates: approximately 1969-1978

Cynthia Lindsay books, approximately 1955-1976

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1552 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains materials documenting the development of Cynthia Lindsay's published books, including contracts, finanical records, publicity and review clippings, and drafts and final published versions of the manuscripts. Dated 1955 to 1976.

Dates: approximately 1955-1976

Cynthia Lindsay letters from magazine editors, approximately 1947-1978

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1552 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains mainly incoming mail sent to Cynthia Lindsay from approximately 1947 to 1978. Letters are from magazine editors.

Dates: approximately 1947-1978

Cynthia Lindsay photographs and negatives, approximately 1948-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1552 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Prints accompanying the article, "Toy Boats," stills from a TV show promototing "The Natives are Restless," negatives of Boris Korloff's father, and a CBS photograph. Dated approximately 1948 to 1976.

Dates: approximately 1948-1976

Cynthia Lindsay research on Boris Karloff, approximately 1969-1978

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1552 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Research files created by Cynthia Lindsay while she researched and wrote "Dear Boris." Includes clippings, notes, letters from people who knew Boris, letters from research leads and research assistants, genealogies, and a bibliography. Dated approximately 1969 to 1976.

Dates: approximately 1969-1978

Flying Sphinx Ranch records, between 1928 and 1950

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains articles of incorporation and financial records related to the Flying Sphinx Ranch and its operations dating from between 1928 and 1950.

Dates: between 1928 and 1950

Grey family property records for California, 1950-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains property records, agreements, and other material related to property owned by the Grey family in California dating from 1950 to 1981.

Dates: 1950-1981

Grey family real estate records, 1900-1981

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records for the Grey properties at Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania and Altadena, California including deeds, correspondence, tax records, and other agreements dating from 1900 to 1981.

Dates: 1900-1981

Zane Grey papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6081
Scope and Contents Papers document Grey's personal life, career as an author, and fishing expeditions as well as materials about his wife Lina "Dolly" Grey and son Romer. It consists of correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and other materials. It includes materials created by Zane Grey Inc., the company built to administer the professional affairs of Zane Grey including financial records, contracts, and other materials pertaining to his career. It also includes substantial correspondence with Grey's agent...
Dates: approximately 1861-1995

Zane Grey papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8316
Scope and Contents

The Zane Grey papers consist of correspondence, legal records, financial records, manuscripts, photographs, ephemera, and other materials. The papers document Zane Grey's personal life, career as an author, and fishing expeditions as well as materials about his wife Lina "Dolly" Grey and children, Romer, Betty Zane, and Loren dating from approximately 1890 to 1990.

Dates: approximately 1890-1990