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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

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 This collection consists of manuscripts for Ever Tomorrow and Stuart's Hill, and her unpublished novel, Carpthorne; manuscripts and tear sheets of her short stories and poems; as well as correspondence, notes, and clippings.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

M. Horvat Science Fiction Fanzines Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0791
Abstract

A large collection, stretching across most of the 20th century, of science fiction fanzines.

Dates: 1925-2002

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

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

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