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Writers Archive at Iowa

 Subject
Subject Source: Lc Locally Created

Found in 211 Collections and/or Records:

Katharine Eggleston Roberts Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0683
Abstract

Printer's copies and related materials for four of Roberts' novels: And the Bravest of These, Center of the Web, Private Report, and Wind From The River.

Dates: 1940-1950

(Katherine) Eleanor Saltzman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0689
Abstract

Iowa regional writer. This collection consists of manuscripts for Ever Tomorrow and Stuart's Hill, and her unpublished novel, Carpthorne; manuscripts and tear sheets of her short stories and poems; as well as correspondence, notes, and clippings. Iowa Author Mss.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1933-1945; 1848 - 1945

Katinka Loeser Papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0649
Scope and Contents

There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.

Dates: -

Keith Robertson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0684
Abstract

Subject files documenting Robertson's literary career, including typescript drafts of Henry Reed's Big Show (1958) and The Crow and the Castle (1967). There are also folders of correspondence, research, royalty statements, etc., all relating to the writing and publishing of his children's books and short stories. Iowa Author Mss.

Dates: 1941-1991

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

"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 Stories for his grand-children published as Adventures with Grandpa (1988); two unpublished typescripts. This collection has become part of the Iowa Authors Manuscript Collection, MsC869.

Dates: -

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 -

Lewis Publishing Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0154
Abstract

Correspondence of Nathan Henry Wilson, receipt books, memorandum pads, and other business records.

Dates: 1880-1902

Lewis Turco Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0537
Abstract

Papers of the twentieth century poet and teacher. Includes manuscripts of poems, books, essays, book reviews, plays, short stories, and correspondence and bibliographies.

Dates: 1957 - 2002

Lewis Worthington Smith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0702
Scope and Contents

There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.

Dates: 1942-1946

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

MacKinlay Kantor Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0635
Abstract

Author. Manuscript drafts, proofs, correspondence, etc. for his novel, Andersonville, with drafts for some other books.

Dates: 1950-1958

Maecenas Press Records

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0470
Scope and Contents

Publisher at Lake MacBride, Solon, Iowa. Correspondence, drafts, proofs of books.

Dates: 1979-1988

Manta S. Graham Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0616
Abstract

Between 1919 and 1962, Graham wrote and published at least 43 plays (represented by typescripts in this collection, a gift in 1953).

Dates: 1919-1962

Manuscript of "The Chancellor's Party" by Don Liljenquist

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0776
Abstract

Four revisions of the play that won the Iowa centennial contest and was performed at the University of Iowa in 1947.

Dates: 1947

Marcus Bach papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA10011
Abstract

The Marcus Bach papers, 1930-1964, contain correspondence, scripts, programs, publishing contracts, articles, and biographical materials from the playright and religion scholar. The majority of the collection is typescript drafts of his six books, including The Dream Gate and Report to Protestants.

Dates: 1930 - 1964

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

Marjorie Holmes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0626
Abstract

Author of numerous short stories, several novels and radio scripts. One story, The General Comes Home, was sold to MGM.

Dates: 1943-1970

Marjorie Medary Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0657
Scope and Contents

This collection contains documents of editor and author of books for young adults, Marjorie Medary. This collection drafts and other materials relating to Prairie Printer (a sequel to Buckeye Boy), about a pioneer northeast Iowa newspaperman; Orange Winter, about Florida in the 1870's; College in Crinoline and Prairie Anchorage, both of which have pioneer settings, and some other works.

Dates: 1930 - 1950