Women authors, American
Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
Duane Bradley Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0570
Abstract
Manuscripts and related materials for several of Mrs. Bradley's titles, including Electing a President (1963) and Sew It and Wear It (1966).
Dates:
1956-1967
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
Iowa Author's 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
Janine Canan Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0792
Abstract
Poet and editor. Books, manuscripts,clippings, correspondence.
Dates:
1960-2004
Jeanette Eyerly Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0599
Abstract
Author of books for young adults from More Than a Summer Love, (1962), with a special concern for mental health. Correspondence, notes, various drafts, promotional material, etc., of her many books for adolescents.
Dates:
1925-1994
LeAnn Lemberger Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0647
Abstract
Author of romance novels as Leigh Michaels. Manuscript drafts, galleys, and page proofs of her novels, as well as articles by and about Lemberger and teaching materials used for the Iowa Summer Writing Festival.
Dates:
1982 -
Lois Baker Muehl Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0665
Abstract
Manuscripts and correspondence related to her books for children including My Name Is-- (1959) and Hidden Year of Devlin Bates (1967).
Dates:
1962-1984
Mary Huiskamp Calhoun
Collection
Identifier: msc0577
Abstract
Well-known children's author. This collection consists of several versions of her manuscript for Magic in the Alley. Iowa Author Ms.
Dates:
1964-1968
Maxine Finsterwald Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0427
Abstract
Radio scriptwriter (Kaffee Klatch and Playhouse of the Air among others) and playwright (as Maxine Wood). Correspondence, photographs, clippings, scrapbooks, typescripts, etc.
Dates:
1928-1983; 1940-1960
Nancy Veglahn Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0713
Abstract
Author of numerous books for young adults, many on science subjects. Collection includes manuscripts and correspondence about, among other titles, Follow the Golden Goose (1971) and Coils, Magnets and Rings (1976).
Dates:
1964-1976
Papers of Ruth Suckow
Collection
Identifier: MsC0706
Overview
This collection is comprised of photographs, letters, paintings, and manuscripts of Ruth Suckow, family, and friends.
Dates:
1887 - 1988
Shambaugh Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG99.0152
Abstract
Benjamin Shambaugh (1871-1940) was a University of Iowa professor of political science and, for many years, superintendent of the State Historical Society of Iowa. He and his wife, Bertha (1870-1953), hosted many scholars' visits to the University.
Dates:
1880-1953
Found in:
University of Iowa Archives
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Shambaugh Family Papers
Velma Ford Morrison Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0662
Abstract
Author of books for children, president of the Morrison Book Company. Correspondence, preliminary drafts and art work for her books including There's Only One You (1978) and Going On a Dig (1981).
Dates:
1953 - 1982