Delbert E. Wylder Correspondence
Scope and Contents
The Delbert E. Wylder Correspondence includes correspondence concerning the Western Literature Association (U.S.) and the publication of the journal, Western American Literature. Major correspondents are Max Westbrook, W.H. (William Henry) Hutchinson, Frederick Manfred, James Fife, and J. Golden Taylor.
Dates
- 1963-1985
Creator
- Wylder, Delbert E. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Delbert E. Wylder (1923-2004) was a professor of Western American literature, cofounder of the Western Literature Association in 1965, and editor of the journal, Western American Literature.
Extent
0.62 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Delbert E. Wylder (1923-2004) was an American writer. The collection includes correspondence concerning the Western Literature Association (U.S.) and the publication of the journal, Western American Literature between 1963 and 1985. Major correspondents are Max Westbrook, W.H. (William Henry) Hutchinson, Frederick Manfred, James Fife, and J. Golden Taylor.
Arrangement
Arranged by correspondent or topic.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Ann Ronald in 1994.
Separated Materials
Photographs transferred to the Special Collections Department photo archive as collection number UNRS-P1995-35.
- Business correspondence
- Fife, James (Creator)
- Fife, James -- Correspondence
- Hutchinson, W. H. (William Henry), 1910-1990 (Creator)
- Hutchinson, W. H. (William Henry), 1910-1990 -- Correspondence
- Manfred, Frederick Feikema (Creator)
- Manfred, Frederick Feikema -- Correspondence
- Taylor, J. Golden (Creator)
- Taylor, J. Golden -- Correspondence
- Westbrook, Max (Creator)
- Westbrook, Max -- Correspondence
- Western American literature
- Western Literature Association (U.S.)
- Wylder, Delbert E. -- Correspondence
Creator
- Wylder, Delbert E. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Delbert E. Wylder Correspondence
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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