Literature
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 116 Collections and/or Records:
Leonard H. Kirkpatrick papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0484
Abstract
The Leonard H. Kirkpatrick papers (1852-1950) contain Kirkpatrick's writings on Utah's past and libraries throughout the state of Utah. Leonard H. Kirkpatrick was hired on as the head librarian of the Thomas Library at the University of Utah in 1941 and was an avid promoter of the University of Utah Library. He assisted in making the library an important research institution.
Dates:
1852-1950
David Kranes papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2450
Abstract
The David Kranes papers (1958-2011) contain the plays, short stories, book manuscripts and teaching files. Kranes is a nationally recognized Utah writer, primarily writing plays and short fiction.
Dates:
1958-2011
Vernon Wallace Larsen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2309
Abstract
The Vernon Wallace Larsen papers (1932-1997) contain his research for the book Utah Poets. This includes oral histories, interviews, examples of their work, and correspondence. The book was written to celebrate the Utah State Poetry Society's annual award for "Poet of the Year," and includes a biography of each winner. There are also interviews and original work with poets who did not win, but still contributed to the society.
Dates:
1932-1997
Katie Lee manuscript
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2842
Abstract
The Katie Lee manuscript is entitled Dandy Crossing and is a draft for her book, The Ghosts of Dandy Crossing. Lee is a folk singer, writer, actress, photographer and environmental activist.
Dates:
undated
Katie Lee photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0762
Abstract
The Katie Lee photograph collection contains photos of the Green and Yampa River, possibly related to her writings Dandy Crossing and The Ghosts of Dandy Crossing. Lee describes people living at Dandy Crossing (a ferry crossing on the old Colorado River between Hite Village and White Canyon, about three miles downstream from what is now Hite...
Dates:
1967
B. Roland Lewis papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0137
Abstract
The Benjamin Roland Lewis papers (1885-1955) consist largely of correspondence having to do with the publication of his scholarly works and also contains peoms, and drafts and bound typescripts of Lewis' work. B. Roland Lewis taught English at the University of Utah from 1915 to 1951. He was considered an authority on William Shakespeare.
Dates:
1915-1955
Benjamin Roland Lewis photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0137
Abstract
The Benjamin Roland Lewis photograph collection contains portraits of two descendents of William Shakespeare and a photograph of the title page of: The Shakespeare documents by B. Roland Lewis.
Dates:
1932
Melvin E. Lewis papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1668
Abstract
The Melvin E. Lewis papers (1970-2004) consist of an autobiography, poems, and a number of brief photo essays. The essays are from one to three pages long and illustrate Lewis's view of the American West. The photographs which accompany the essays were taken in Utah, Idaho, and Montana from the mid 1970s through 2004.
Dates:
1970-2004
Ernest H. Linford correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS 0334
Abstract
The Ernest H. Linford correspondence (1955-1979) consist of seventeen letters to and from Linford, Fawn M. Brodie, and Dean R. Brimhall. Ernest Linford worked for the Salt Lake Tribune where he was known for his liberal politics. His political, religious, and environmental attitudes are the subjects of these letters.
Dates:
1955-1979
Jack London manuscript [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2515
Abstract
The Jack London manuscript (1903) consists of a photocopy of a typescript of the preface to The People of the Abyss, published by Macmillan in 1903.
Dates:
1903