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David Morrell Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0478
Abstract
Born in Ontario 1943, awarded a PhD in American literature by Pennsylvania State University in 1970, taught at Iowa from 1970 to 1986, retired to write. Perhaps best known for Rambo, the central character of his 1972 novel First Blood, which lead to the Rambo films starring Sylvester Stallone, Morrell has written numerous novels as well as screen- and teleplays. The growing collection of his papers includes video and audio tapes as well as research notes, correspondence, and manuscripts.
Dates:
1974-1999
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Elswyth Thane Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0707
Abstract
Playwright, biographer and novelist. Holograph notebooks containing first drafts of several historical novels, printer's copies, and correspondence are included. There are audiotapes of her research for Potomac Squire, a book about George Washington.
Dates:
1943-1963
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
J. Gordon Chamberlin Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0580
Abstract
Teacher, Methodist minister and writer on theological and educational subjects. Correspondence, course materials, sermons and speeches, with materials relating to his many books and articles.
Dates:
1930-1994
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Marion Meade Buster Keaton Research Files
Collection
Identifier: msc0512
Abstract
Research material compiled by Meade while writing the biography Buster Keaton Cut to the Case.
Dates:
1895-1997
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Nick Thimmesch Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0709
Abstract
Journalist with Time and Newsday, where he began a column nationally syndicated in 1969. Author of several books. Correspondence, research, interviews, audio tapes, photographs, speeches, reporter's notebooks, and preliminary drafts of his works.
Dates:
1956-1985; 1970-1990
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
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