Mari Sandoz Correspondence
Scope and Contents
Letters to Robert A. Griffen of Reno, Nevada, from Mari Sandoz. In Sandoz' letter of June 28, 1959, she discusses her book Hostiles and friendlies and other literature about the American West. Letter of Aug. 28, 1961, discusses the publication of her book, Ram in the thicket by Readers Digest, a re-issue of Cheyenne autumn, and her desire to obtain some of Griffen's Indian bead work and photos of his paintings. Letter of Dec. 27, 1961, thanks Griffen for his gift of a sketch of a bar.
Dates
- 1959-1961
Creator
- Sandoz, Mari (Person)
Restrictions
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
Mari Sandoz was an American author.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (3 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Mari Sandoz was an American author. Letters to Robert A. Griffen of Reno, Nevada, from Mari Sandoz. In Sandoz' letter of June 28, 1959, she discusses her book Hostiles and friendlies and other literature about the American West. Letter of Aug. 28, 1961, discusses the publication of her book, Ram in the thicket by Readers Digest, a re-issue of Cheyenne autumn, and her desire to obtain some of Griffen's Indian bead work and photos of his paintings. Letter of Dec. 27, 1961, thanks Griffen for his gift of a sketch of a bar.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Robert A. Griffen; Reno, Nevada
A Part of
Nevada women's archives.
- Authors, American -- Correspondence -- 20th century
- Griffen, Robert A. -- Correspondence
- Sandoz, Mari -- Correspondence
- Sandoz, Mari (Title of a work--Cheyenne autumn)
- Sandoz, Mari (Title of a work--Hostiles and friendlies)
- Sandoz, Mari (Title of a work--Ram in the thicket)
- Women -- West (U.S.) -- Correspondence
- Women authors, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence
Creator
- Sandoz, Mari (Person)
- Title
- Mari Sandoz Correspondence
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu