De Voto, Bernard, 1897-1955
Person
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Bernard DeVoto papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2688
Abstract
Bernard DeVoto (1897–1955) was a famous writer, editor, critic, and conservationist during the early 20th century. In 1933 DeVoto recieved a fan letter from a young woman named Katharine Sterne. His reply sparked an 11 year correspondence, with the two exchanging over 800 letters until Sterne's death in 1944. Excerpts of their letters have since been compiled and published by writer Mark DeVoto, Bernard's son. This collection contains typescripts of the letter series as annotated and edited by...
Dates:
1933-2002
Bernard DeVoto photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1811
Abstract
The Bernard DeVoto photograph collection contains images related to Bernard DeVoto and his family from approximately 1900 to 1970. Bernard DeVoto was an American historian, author, and conservationist. Avis MacVicar DeVoto, Bernard's spouse, was an American culinary editor and chef.
Dates:
1900-1978
Brewster Ghiselin papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0528
Abstract
The Brewster Ghiselin papers (1928-1996) consist of materials related to Ghiselin's career as an author, poet, and professor at the University of Utah. The collection contains materials related to the University of Utah Writer's Conference, primarily from 1944 to 1966, materials from the Poetry Society of America, a large number of books of poetry by various authors, and manuscripts of much of Ghiselin's own work, both poetry and essays. The materials consist of manuscripts, notes, letters,...
Dates:
1928-1996
Dale Lowell Morgan papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0579
Abstract
The Dale Lowell Morgan papers (1933-1978) consists of correspondence, microfilm, photocopies, histories, publication information, and other materials relating to The Mormon Bibliography. Included are Morgan's introduction to the the bibliography, the preface by Chad Flake, sample pages, correspondence between the Mormon Bibliography Committee and the University of Utah Press, and histories of how the bibliography evolved. Also inlcuded in the collection are photocopies of his correspondence...
Dates:
1933-1978
Ogden Writers Series audio collection
Collection
Identifier: A0334
Abstract
The Ogden Writers Series audio collection (1985) consists of audio recordings of papers given at Weber State University in Ogden about native or resident Ogden authors.
Dates:
1985 September 12-November 21
Ogden Writer's Series records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0926
Abstract
The Ogden Writer's Series records (1985) consists of papers (and responses) on Utah's literary authors given in the autumn of 1985 at the Ogden Public Library.
Dates:
1985
Utah Humanities Research Foundation records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0044
Abstract
The Utah Humanities Research Foundation records (1944-1954) contain information on cultural materials throughout Utah and neighboring regions. The foundation, funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation in 1944, attempted to preserve and collect cultural materials from the area. Fellowships were granted to qualified people for study in various areas of the humanities. The results from these studies are included in the collection. Subjects covered in the collection are autobiographies,...
Dates:
1944-1954