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Authors, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

C. A. Raises collection of miscellaneous papers relating to Sydney and Marjorie Greenbie

 Collection — Multiple collection box [SFM 108] 1: [Barcode: i20403410]
Identifier: SFM 108
Abstract

Correspondence (1954) relating to Floating University and Traversity (world cruises which combined travel with teaching). Also includes postcards, information on Traversity, and publicity materials promoting Greenbie's book Anna Carroll and Abraham Lincol.

Dates: 1949-1954

Roe Richmond papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 163
Abstract

Roaldus F. "Roe" Richmond (1910-1986) was a writer of pulp fiction best known for his Western stories. The consists of professional correspondence, manuscripts of books and short stories, including his autobiography, and published work in magazines, pulps, and books. His stories in Texas Rangers magazine were published under the pseudonym Jackson Cole.

Dates: 1968-1986

Polly Ruhtenberg papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 081
Abstract

Polly King Ruhtenberg (1907-1983) a libertarian and children's book author was active in social and civic organizations throughout her life. The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, speeches, photographs, and a scrapbook that reflect her work as an author and libertarian.

Dates: 1946-1983

Louis Slobodkin papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 733
Abstract

Louis Slobodkin (1903-1975) was an artist and illustrator and writer of books for children. He won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for Many Moons. The collection contains artwork, manuscripts, correspondence, publicity, photographs, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1927-1972

Louis Slobodkin Papers Addendum

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 178
Abstract

Louis Slobodkin (1903-1975) was an artist and illustrator and writer of books for children. He won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for Many Moons. This collection is an addendum to the Slobodkin Papers (call number Ax 733) and contains literary manuscripts and sketchbooks, correspondence with publishers, general correspondence, subject files, art exhibition catalogs, book reviews, and royalty statements.

Dates: 1929-1974

Raymond Smiley Spears papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 156
Abstract

Raymond Smiley Spears was an American author of western and adventure stories. Collection comprises personal and professional correspondence; diaries and journals; manuscripts of books, short stories, and non-fiction articles; tearsheets of stories, articles, and advice columns published under a variety of pseudonyms, Jim Smiley most frequently; research material; whole issues of magazines containing his stories or articles; and copies of his published books.

Dates: 1897-1948

Philip Van Doren Stern papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 803
Abstract

Philip Van Doren Stern was a historian, author and editor of over forty works. The collection contains book manuscripts, short story and other short works, printed material, correspondence, and personal files.

Dates: 1909-1973; Majority of material found within 1935 - 1973

Albert Richard Wetjen papers

 Collection
Identifier: A 130
Abstract

Albert Richard Wetjen (1900-1948) was a writer who was known for his sea stories and novels and was also editor of the Oregon Magazine. The collection (1923-1945) contains correspondence regarding the condition of writing in the Pacific Northwest and also manuscripts of stories.

Dates: 1923-1952