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Alberta Powell Graham Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0615
Abstract
A writer of biographies for children (on Columbus, Clara Barton, Lafayette and LaSalle, among others), Mrs. Graham also published more than 300 songs and Strike Up the Band! (1949), a collection of short biographies of American band musicians. Both her books and songs are represented in her papers.
Dates:
1945-1955
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Alfred M. Bailey Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0561
Abstract
Naturalist and writer. Manuscripts of his books and articles, primarily about birds.
Dates:
1949-1955
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Arthur Carhart Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0576
Abstract
Author, conservationist, and landscape architect. Manuscripts of some of his books including The National Forests and Timber in Your Life. Typescript drafts, proofs, galleys, outlines, and correspondence are included.
Dates:
1916-1965
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Bruce Bliven Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0566
Abstract
Author, editor of The New Republic 1923-1953, and journalist. Typescript drafts, galleys, and page proofs for two books, Preview of Tomorrow and The World Changers.
Dates:
1952-1965
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Byron Farwell Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0502
Abstract
Author and military historian. Primarily manuscripts including various drafts, galleys, and proofs for eleven of his books. Also contains draftof book reviews, short stories, and articles along with some subject files.
Dates:
1955-1989
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Charles Paul May Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0656
Scope and Contents
This collection contains notes, source materials, drafts and proofs for two non-fiction books: Bats. (1969) and Stranger in the Storm (Abelard-Schuman, 1972). Original title: Birds Flying High.
Dates:
1969 - 1972
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Clyde Kluckhohn Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0640
Abstract
Anthropologist and author. Correspondence, early drafts, galleys, and printer's copies of three of Kluckhohn's early works.
Dates:
1945-1948
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Cornelia Meigs Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0658
Abstract
Children's author and Iowa's first Newbery Award winner. This collection consists of a manuscript and various clippings. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
1949
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
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
Dorothy M. Johnson Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0632
Abstract
Editor, novelist and professor of journalism at the University of Montana. Typescript drafts and related correspondence for several short stories and her novel, The Hanging Tree. Also some family correspondence and photographs. Johnson wrote Liberty Valence and A Man Called Horse, both, like The Hanging Tree, made into motion pictures.
Dates:
1896-1958
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Edwin L. Sabin Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0688
Abstract
Novelist. Correspondence, scrapbooks, subject files, preliminary drafts of his writings.
Dates:
1870-1952
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Eleanor Pownall Simmons Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: msc0698
Abstract
Printmaker and artist, Simmons wrote and illustrated a number of books for children.
Dates:
1960-1970
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Ellis Parker Butler Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0575
Abstract
Author and businessman from Iowa , best known for his short story Pigs is Pigs. The papers consist of correspondence to and from Butler about his writing and the Author's League of America . His wife's correspondence is also included.
Dates:
1913-1937
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
Elton Trueblood Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0710
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
-
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Eugene L. Burdick Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0574
Abstract
Author and co-author of such books as The Ugly American and Fail-Safe. This collection contains a manuscript for the book The Blue of Capricorn, and the serialized version of Fail-Safe, as well as clippings relating to Burdick. Iowa Author Ms.
Dates:
1962
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Frank Luther Mott Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0664
Abstract
Journalism professor and dean. Mott is best remembered for his writing on the history of American newspapers. He also wrote numerous stories, plays and novels, and drafts of which are preserved in this collection.
Dates:
1918 - 1963
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Frederick Stern Bock Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0567
Abstract
Poet , Assistant Editor Poetry Fountains of Regardlessness (1961). Correspondence, subject files, and preliminary drafts of his writings.
Dates:
1935-1980
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
George M. Sheets Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0694
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
-
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
George Stimpson Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0704
Abstract
Journalist, writer, and President of the National Press Club. Manuscripts for four of his informational books. Iowa Author
Dates:
Undated
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
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