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Evelyn Harter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0622
Abstract

Harter was born in Keokuk, Iowa. Completing a BA at the University of Iowa in 1925, she moved to New York City where she shared an apartment for a time with Ruth Suckow. Primarily a typographer and book designer, she worked for publishers such as Cape and Smith, Smith and Haas, and Random House. Her first novel, Dr. Katherine Bell (Doubleday, 1950) is partially set in Iowa City. She gave a corrected typescript and a set of corrected galleys just after the novel was published.

Dates: 1930-1999

Evelyn Nelson papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0671
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1925 - 1939

Frank Luther Mott Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0664
Abstract

Journalism professor and dean. Mott is best remembered for his writing on the history of American newspapers. He also wrote numerous stories, plays and novels, and drafts of which are preserved in this collection.

Dates: 1918 - 1963

Frank Simpson papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0699
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1944

Frederick Stern Bock Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0567
Abstract

Poet , Assistant Editor Poetry Fountains of Regardlessness (1961). Correspondence, subject files, and preliminary drafts of his writings.

Dates: 1935-1980

George Sylvester Viereck Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0099
Abstract

Poet, novelist, journalist, and publicist for pro-German causes. Correspondence, drafts of magazine articles, photos, clippings of newspaper and magazine articles, typescripts of poems in German and in English, notebooks and pamphlets, a psychiatric report, legal documents, statements in court, and related material.

Dates: 1896-1959

Grace Noll Smith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0700
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: -

Guy Howard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0629
Abstract

Itinerant preacher and writer. This collection consists of manuscripts from two of his books and various clippings. Iowa Author Mss.

Dates: 1948-1950

Hamlin Garland Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0797
Abstract

Correspondence, four short manuscripts, and photographs make up this small collection for this Iowa author and champion of local color.

Dates: 1892-1940

Henry Gregor Felsen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0601
Abstract

Novelist, story writer and author of children's books, including Hot Rod, a best-seller for 30 years. Correspondence and literary manuscripts.

Dates: 1942-1970

Hervey White Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0724
Abstract

Novelist (Quicksand, 1900, and others), founder of the artist's colonies Byrdcliffe and Maverick, and editor of The Plowshare and The Wild Hawk. Drafts and typescripts of 24 stories and chapters from an unpublished autobiography.

Dates: 1913-1931

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

Iris Murdoch Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0212
Abstract

British writer and philosopher. Manuscripts for most of her novels, plays, and poetry, primarily handwritten drafts in notebooks.

Dates: 1960-2000

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 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

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

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

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

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

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Sabin, Henry, 1829-1918 1
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Seagrave, Sadie Fuller, 1882- 1
Sherman, Richard 1
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Simpson, Frank 1
Simpson, Frank B. 1
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