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Lenniger Literary Agency

 Organization

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Iris Thorpe Barry papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 227
Abstract

Iris Thorpe Barry was a writer of poetry, short stories, and crime and suspense novels. The collection contains manuscripts of poems, short stories, and novels, correspondence, memorabilia and publicity, and published works, 1925-1975.

Dates: 1925-1975

Charles Boeckman papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 329
Abstract

Charles Boeckman (1920-2015) is an author and musician. The collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, and an autobiographical scrapbook compiled by Boeckman.

Dates: 1944-1981

Joseph Chadwick correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: A 200
Abstract

Joseph Chadwick (1909 - ) was a prolific author of westerns, suspense and espionage novels, who was managed by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1966) contains professional correspondence and paperback volumes.

Dates: 1966

William (Will) Everett Cook papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 332
Abstract

William Everett Cook was a writer of western and adventure novels and stories. Collection consists of correspondence (273 letters), manuscripts for his novels, short stories, and one novella, and an extensive collection of western pulp fiction containing short stories by Cook.

Dates: 1952-1964

Mary Gorman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 340
Abstract

Mary Gorman (Palmtag) (1908 - ) wrote romance and confession stories. The collection consists of manuscripts, published stories, and professional correspondence.

Dates: 1940-1965

John and Ward Hawkins papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 071
Abstract

The John and Ward Hawkins Papers comprise fiction manuscripts and teleplays, correspondence, non-fiction manuscripts, and screenplays by American writers John and Ward Hawkins.

Dates: 1937-1981

Vera Henry papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042363396]
Identifier: Ax 376
Abstract

Vera Henry (1909-1987) was a writer of short stories, including confession stories, and was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1949-1967) contains manuscripts of twenty-two short stories, and correspondence with Edith Margolis of the Lenniger Literary Agency.

Dates: 1949-1967

Llewellyn (Lew) P. Holmes papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 552
Abstract

Llewellyn (Lew) P. Holmes (1895-1988) was a pulp and western writer who wrote under his own name and the pseudonyms Matt Stuart, Dave Hardin and Perry Westwood. The collection contains correspondence, published works, page proofs, and books.

Dates: 1954-1966

Frank Holwerda papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042363412]
Identifier: Ax 378
Abstract

Frank Holwerda (1908-1971) worked in various jobs before he became a published writer of short stories, and was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1952-1967) contains manuscripts of short stories, correspondence with publishers and agents, and includes letters of grievance.

Dates: 1952-1967

Jean Jackson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 379
Abstract

Jean Jackson was an author of confession stories. The collection contains manuscripts and tear sheets for short stories, articles, and speeches, and correspondence, including correspondence with Edith Margolis of Lenniger Literary Agency, 1953-1967.

Dates: 1953-1967

Lenniger Literary Agency records

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 073
Abstract The Lenniger Literary Agency was founded in 1923 by August Lenniger. Its purpose was to place a writer’s books and stories with publishers and to negotiate with the publishers. August Lenniger and Edith Margolis corresponded with hundreds of agency clients. The letters concern editing and sales of manuscripts, requirements and house rules of publishers, the state of the literary market, and personal problems of the writers. The collection contains correspondence, published works, manuscripts...
Dates: 1926-1975

Leo Margulies papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 133
Abstract Leo Margulies (1900-1975) was an editor and publisher of pulp magazines, and founder of the publishing enterprise, Renown Publications. The Leo Margulies papers consist of correspondence with authors and publishers; manuscripts published in Charlie Chan Mystery Magazine, The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine, Weird Tales, and Zane Grey Western Magazine; articles and editorials by Margulies; contracts; a copy of "The Flying Wildcats"; and boxed...
Dates: 1943-1977

Dudley Dean McGaughey papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 211
Abstract

Dudley Dean McGaughy (1906-1986), a prolific writer of pulp westerns who published over 100 books during his lifetime, was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. Collection includes manuscripts and correspondence.

Dates: 1953-1974

John J. Miller papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042363891]
Identifier: Ax 382
Abstract

John J. Miller (1930 - ) is a writer of novels and confession stories that often contained settings and characters in the medical profession; he was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1961-1965) contains manuscripts, and correspondence with the Lenniger Literary Agency.

Dates: 1961-1965

Walter Nelson Morey papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 230
Abstract Walt Morey (1907-1992), award-winning author of Gentle Ben, Year of the Black Pony, and numerous other juvenile and adult books set in the Pacific Northwest, was determined to become a writer despite a youthful lack of interest in school. Morey slowly mastered his craft by writing short stories for pulp magazines, drawing on his varied life experiences. After the pulp magazine market dried up, Morey’s wife Rosalind convinced him to try children’s fiction; his first attempt yielded the...
Dates: 1939-1990

Dwight Bennett Newton papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 192
Abstract

Collection comprises papers of American author of western fiction Dwight Newton, including correspondence with other writers, the August Lenniger Literary Agency, and Book Creations, Inc.; literary manuscripts (including short stories and teleplays); and 57 vols. of Newton's books.

Dates: 1947-1985

Lin J. Searles papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 075
Abstract

Lin (Lynn) J. Searles (1914-1972) was a professional magician/proprietor of magic shops and writer of Western stories and television series'. The collection consists of his correspondence, manuscripts, tear sheets, and financial documents.

Dates: 1956-1983

Kaye M. Teall papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042363917]
Identifier: Ax 385
Abstract

Kaye M. Teall was a free-lance writer and television teacher, and was represented by the Lenniger Literary Agency. The collection (1964-1967) contains manuscripts, and correspondence with Lenniger Literary Agency, and Jullian Messner, Inc.

Dates: 1964-1967

Russell Tinsley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 670
Abstract

Russell Tinsley was a journalist, the first outdoor editor of Austin American Statesman newspaper, a photographer, and author of eleven books on hunting, fishing and taxidermy. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, and royalty information.

Dates: 1956-1978

Isabel Stewart Way papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 371
Abstract

Isabel Stewart Way (1904-1978) wrote short stories, novels, and novelettes. The collection contains literary manuscripts, correspondence, notes and resource material, memorabilia, maps, books, newspaper clippings, and a photograph.

Dates: 1931-1966

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Correspondence 16
Manuscripts for publication 16
Authors, American -- 20th century 12
Literature 10
Short stories 9