Stegner, Wallace, 1969-1979

File — Box: 4, Folder: 19

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains information about contemporary figures in the field of history. His letters are full of wit and humor. There are many revealing passages about his own and others' work.
November 5, 1970 - "I'm sorry I couldn't . . . hear you on the subject of manipulating history. Since I've been manipulating history for the purposes of fiction for three years, I'm interested. Is it ok if I twist events and personalities for fictional purposes? or have I sinned? (I'm fairly certain I have--I've got that feeling.)"
May 9, 1971 - "I had heard of Dale's [Morgan] death . . . almost one's first thought is the unwritten book [History of the L.D.S. Church] and that's heartless, really. Because he was so fine and decent and generous . . . one should think first of the person we've lost."
April 24, 1978 - "You're being rehabilitated in Utah. This is the benign influence of Spencer Kimball. Wait til Ezra [Taft Benson] takes over out you'll go on a rail."

Dates

1969-1979

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.