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Authors, English -- Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Anthony Armstrong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1510
Scope and Contents

Autobiographical materials, publishers' correspondence and contracts, and manuscripts for literary works. Anthony Armstrong flourished from 1924 to 1976 and was known for writing in several literary genres, including historical, humorous, crime, and country novels; humorous short stories; drama; nonfiction works; and film and radio scripts.

Dates: 1920-1976

Jennifer Stewart Griffith manuscripts, 1991-2010, bulk: 2006-2010

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232592920], Folder: 3-7
Identifier: MSS 8708 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains drafts of books created by Griffith and copies of Scholars' Day proceedings at Utah State University. Materials date from 1991 to 2010, bulk 2006-2010.

Dates: 1991-2010; Majority of material found within 2006-2010

Louisa May Alcott papers, approximately 1840-1947, bulk: 1862-1888

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 503 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence with family, friends, and others about Louisa May Alcott's writing and publishing work, daily life, family events and struggles, housing and finances, travel, etc. Writings include two poems, two short stories, and manuscript fragments of two novels, as well as a radio adaptation of "Little Women" from 1947. Also includes a cancelled check signed by Alcott, and two photocopies of portraits made near the end of Alcott's life. Materials dated approximately 1840 to 1947...
Dates: approximately 1840-1947; Majority of material found within 1862-1888

The right thing

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230310226]
Identifier: MSS SC 1242
Scope and Contents

Handwritten holograph manuscript stamped "10 Oct. 1899." The manuscript is a love story set in South Africa during the Boar War. There are numerous corrections in the author's hand.

Dates: 1899 October 10

Kenneth D. Wells collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1503
Scope and Contents Collection consists of the papers, literary memorabilia, library and artifacts of Kenneth D. Wells. The papers and literary memorabilia include correspondence, speeches, research files, notes, clippings, photographs, writings, minutes, financial records, administrative files, sound recordings, and motion pictures. The artifacts include medals, medallions, plaques, statuettes, and related mementos presented to Wells, along with souvenirs he collected. The correspondence section of the...
Dates: 1920-1976

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

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