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Authors, American -- 20th century -- Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Samm S. Baker papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 327
Abstract

Samm Sinclair Baker (1909-1997) was an advertising executive and writer of numerous self-help books. The collection consists of manuscripts of some of Baker's books and radio plays.

Dates: 1938-1952

Ann Barron manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: A 216
Abstract

Ann Barron was a client of the Lenniger Literary Agency and a writer whose manuscript, "Sleep, Sable Brother," was published in 1969 by Gold Medal Books under the title Strange Legacy. The collection (1967) contains the final manuscript for "Sleep, Sable Brother," and one publisher's rejection letter.

Dates: 1967

Stan Bettis manuscript

 Collection — Multiple collection box [SFM 069] 1: [Barcode: i50106922]
Identifier: SFM 069
Abstract

Stan Bettis (1941- ) is a freelance writer and former editor of the University of Oregon's Old Oregon alumni magazine. The collection consists of a manuscript of Bettis's book Market Days: An informal history of the Eugene Producer's Public Market.

Dates: 1968 May 20

Lawrence Block manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 518
Abstract

Lawrence Block (1938- ) is an acclaimed contemporary American crime writer. The collection consists of 17 of Block's manuscripts, as well as short stories, articles and outlines.

Dates: 1960-1969

Frank P. Castle papers

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042362901]
Identifier: Ax 331
Abstract

Frank Castle was a writer of western, mystery, suspense, sex, medical, historical, and juvenile fiction, and comic book scripts. The collection contains manuscripts for short fiction and comic strips, 1948-1966.

Dates: 1948-1966

Gifford Cheshire manuscripts

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042363388]
Identifier: Ax 375
Abstract

Gifford P. Cheshire (1905- ) is a writer of western novels. The collection (1966-1969) contains manuscripts of Wenatchee Bend, and Ambush at Bedrock, and also copies of the published books.

Dates: 1966-1969

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

Rodney "Rod" Hughes manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple collection box [Coll 394] 1: [Barcode: 35025042752069]
Identifier: Coll 394
Abstract

Rodney "Rod" Hughes was an author and a graduate of the University of Oregon who later lived with his wife Ellie for some time in Puerto Rico. The collection (1973) contains draft manuscript material and notes.

Dates: 1973

Ernest LaMarr King manuscripts

 Collection — Box 1-2 : [Barcode: i50106739]
Identifier: F385 K581
Abstract

Ernest LaMarr King (1875-1954) was a superintendent for the Southern Pacific Railroad who also wrote articles and stories about the railroad. The collection consists of typed and hand written manuscripts of some of King's stories and articles.

Dates: 1948-1953

Damon Knight papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 340
Abstract Damon Francis Knight (1922-2002) was a well-known editor, author, and critic in the field of science fiction. He was instrumental in establishing the Milford writers’ conference and the Clarion writers’ workshops. His book on creative writing, first published in 1981 is still in print. But, he also wrote puns, poems, television and radio scripts, western and detective fiction, biographical and autobiographical works, and an analysis of the artwork of Hieronymus Bosch. The collection...
Dates: 1912-2002 ; Majority of material found within 1940-2002

Arthur Martin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 157
Abstract

Arthur J. Martin (1850-1937) was a publisher's representative in Portland, Oregon, who also wrote novels and short stories that were often anti-Catholic in subject. The collection (1920-1930) contains manuscripts and issues of the Ku Klux Klan periodical, The Oregon Patriot.

Dates: 1920-1930

Lillie M. Martin manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: F813 M364
Abstract

Lillie M. Martin wrote short stories. Collection contains manuscripts of short stories written between 1930 and 1950.

Dates: 1930-1950

Faith McNulty manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: A 201
Abstract

Faith McNulty (1918-2005) was a journalist and a writer of non-fiction and children's books. The collection (1962-1963) contains manuscripts of the book Wholly Cats and her story, "Collision in the City," written for the New Yorker in 1963.

Dates: 1962-1963

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

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