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Irving Brant Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0569
Abstract

Writer and journalist. Manuscripts for four of his books, including The Bill of Rights.

Dates: 1962-1972

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: 1930-2005

J. Hyatt Downing Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0591
Abstract

Novelist and story writer. Correspondence, subject files, biographical material, and preliminary drafts of his writings.

Dates: 1925-1968

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

James M. Wallace Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0483
Abstract

Notebooks of a collector of children's books, artwork, and other items by children's author Marguerite de Angeli.

Dates: 1933-1989

James Norman Hall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0619
Abstract

Manuscripts of some of Hall's poetry, plays, articles, and essays. Also drafts of his book, The Far Lands.

Dates: 1934-1952

James S. Flansburg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0496
Abstract

Journalist and editor for the Des Moines Register. Correspondence, editorials, and subject files reflecting his professional career as a reporter, editor, and columnist for the Register.

Dates: 1962-1998

Jay N. "Ding" Darling Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0170
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, articles, leaflets, clippings, scrapbooks and a sketchbook, mostly dealing with politics, conservation, or family affairs, assembled by newspaper cartoonist Ding Darling of The Des Moines Register. There are also some 6,000 original pen-and-ink cartoons drawn by Darling.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1897-1962

Jay Sigmund Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0697
Abstract

Insurance agent, poet, story writer, and lecturer on literature. Preliminary drafts of plays, poetry, an unpublished novel, and correspondence with writers of note.

Dates: 1911 - 1975

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

John H. Powell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0678
Abstract

Historian. Correspondence and preliminary drafts of his writings. Iowa Author Mss.

Dates: 1935-1974

John Leggett Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0503
Abstract

Manuscripts and correspondence of the editor, writer, and director of the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, 1969-1987. Papers include research files and drafts for Ross [Lockridge] and Tom [Heggen]: Two American Tragedies (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1974), including three hundred Ross Lockridge letters and 40 interviews; copies of newspaper articles and book reviews; 446 letters by and about Tom Heggen, 95 interviews, copies of stories and articles written by Heggen; copies of newspaper and magazine articles written about Heggen and Mr. Roberts; official reports concerning Heggen's death; and general research and miscellaneous Items. This collection also includes materials for A Daring Young Man: A Biography of William Saroyan (New York: Knopf, 2002), and other books and stories.

Dates: 1933-1987; Majority of material found within 1970-1979

John Towner Frederick Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0513
Abstract

English professor, Iowa author, and founder and editor of The Midland. Correspondence, subject files, business records for The Midland, lectures, and preliminary drafts of writings, etc.

Dates: 1908-1975

John W. Carey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0389
Abstract

Newspaper editor in Rock Rapids and Sioux City, Iowa.

Dates: 1899-1943

José Donoso Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0340
Abstract

Correspondence, notebooks and manuscripts of Chilean writer José Donoso. The collection contains a preliminary version of Donoso's first novel, Coronacion, many drafts of El obsceno pajaro de la noche (The Obscene Bird of Night), as well as drafts of stories and other writings.

Dates: 1951-1967

Joseph E. Evans Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0275
Abstract

Editorial page editor of the Wall Street Journal. Correspondence, clippings and photographs relating to his editorial work, his experience in World War II, and his days as a graduate student at the University of Iowa.

Dates: 1935-1971

Josephine Herbst Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0838
Abstract

Novelist and journalist. Revised printers copy of Somewhere the Tempest Fell (1947), correspondence, clippings, book jackets, and a photograph.

Dates: 1928-1997

Julie McDonald Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0651
Abstract

Newspaper Editor and writer, this collection contains material related to two novels (Amalie's Story, 1970 and Petra, 1978), a play (Eyes of Sky; a Play in Six Scenes) and a biography (Ruth Buxton Sayre: First Lady of the Farms, 1980).

Dates: 1970 - 1990

Karlton and William Kelm Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0637
Abstract

Story writers, novelists and playwrights who did most writing in collaboration. Karlton published two novels: Brother (1936) and The Cherry Bed (1936). Correspondence with noted writers, drafts of plays, short stories, and novels, and material relating to the Dubuque Dia, a literary magazine.

Dates: 1931-1986; 1930-1939

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Bradstreet, Anne, 1612?-1672. 1
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Buck, Pearl S. (Pearl Sydenstricker), 1892-1973 1
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CBS Television Network 1
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Cassill, R. V. (Ronald Verlin), 1919-2002 1
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Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.) 1
Chamberlin, J. Gordon 1
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Christie, Caroline Mabry 1
Christie, Caroline Mabry, 1887- 1
Clampitt, Amy 1
Clark, Glenn 1
Clark, Glenn, 1882-1956 1
Clark, Sean 1
Coe, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1908- 1
Coffee House Press 1
Cohen, Albert J. 1
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Colebrook, Frank. 1
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Committee of Small Magazine Editors and Publishers (U.S.) 1
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Davidson, Osha Gray 1
DePol, John, 1913-2004 1
Democratic Party (Iowa) 1
Denver Museum of Natural History 1
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Downing, J. Hyatt 1
Drabble, Margaret 1
Drake University 1
Dubie, Norman 1
Duncan, Thomas W. 1
Eastman, Harold Lloyd 1
Elston, Hattie Phinnette, 1900- 1
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Engle, Paul 1
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