American prose literature
Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:
Harry F. Olson Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0670
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
1938-1966
Hartzell Spence Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0701
Abstract
Born in Clarion, Iowa, Spence graduated from the University of Iowa in 1930. From 1930 to 1941 he was the United Press bureau manager in Des Moines, and saw service during WW II in the Army Air Forces where he was the founder and first editor of Yank, the Army weekly newspaper. After the war, he worked as a free-lance writer, particularly noted for his reporting on religion. He also published several novels, wrote a comic strip (David Crane) and scripts for the weekly radio program, One Foot in...
Dates:
1941-1962; 1950-1962
Hazel E. Brown Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0573
Abstract
Writer and friend of both Grant Wood and Marvin Cone. The collection contains research notes and manuscripts for the book, as well as clippings about Brown herself. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
1926-1973
Homer Calkin Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0504
Abstract
Historian, archivist, and author. Correspondence files; diaries; memorabilia; scrapbooks dealing with his early life, education, career in the State Department, and work for the Methodist Church.
Dates:
1897-1996
Hubert E. Hoeltje Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0740
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
1957
Iowa Authors Manuscripts Collection
Collection
Identifier: msc0869
Abstract
Includes manuscripts, galley proofs, page proofs, dust jackets, and other miscellany associated with publications of many Iowa Authors.
Dates:
1888-1990
J. Clyde Ryan Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0687
Abstract
Papers of J. Clyde Ryan. Manuscript for A Skeptic Dude in Arizona. 2 folders. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
Undated
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
James C. Taylor Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0708
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
1940
John Powell Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0678
Abstract
Historian. Correspondence and preliminary drafts of his writings. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
1935-1963; 1960-1970
Laura Hinkley Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0625
Abstract
Writer and biographer of writers. This collection contains manuscripts for two of the author's books, Ladies of Literature and The Stevensons: Louis and Fanny. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
1946-1947; 1946
"L.E. "Jack" Hunn Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0631
Abstract
Coach, story writer and poet. Stories for his grand-children published as Adventures with Grandpa (1988); two unpublished typescripts.
Dates:
-
Marcus Bach Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0560
Abstract
Religion professor and writer. Early typescript drafts of six of his books, including The Dream Gate and Report to Protestants.
Dates:
1948-1995
Margaret Drabble Research Files
Collection
Identifier: msc0931
Abstract
Acclaimed British novelist and scholar. Research files, including administrative material, research materials, and corrected typescripts for her 1995 biography of novelist Sir Angus Wilson.
Dates:
1990-1995
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
Mary E. Winchell Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0729
Abstract
Manuscript for Home on the Bering Sea with correspondence and clippings. Iowa Author Mss.
Dates:
1950-1952
Mary Ellen Evans
Collection
Identifier: msc0598
Overview
Personal and business correspondence of this Dominican tertiary and editor, this collection also includes manuscripts for two of Evans' published works, as well as some unpublished manuscripts. Iowa Author.
Dates:
1929-1975; Majority of material found in 1950-1970
Mathias M. Hoffman Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0741
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author's Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
-
Merle Armitage Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0558
Abstract
Set designer, impresario, co-founder and manager of the Los Angeles Grand Opera Association, president of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, art director of Look and Quick magazines, and book designer. Correspondence, typescripts of Accent on Life and George Gershwin: Man and Legend, and files on other projects.
Dates:
1932-1964
Nellie Aurner Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0784
Scope and Contents
There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author's Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.
Dates:
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