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Caroline Beckwith Notebook

 Collection
Identifier: NC1120
Abstract

Caroline Beckworth was a Nevada resident. The collection contains a notebook of manuscript poems and prose by various authors, primarily women.

Dates: circa 1898-1918
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

Walter Van Tilburg Clark Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC527
Abstract Walter Van Tilburg Clark (1909-1971) was a Western author, editor of the Alfred Doten diaries, lecturer at the University of Nevada, Reno, and writer-in-residence at the University of Nevada, Reno, 1962-1971. The collection includes notes for class and public lectures; manuscripts of, and notes about Clark's term papers, short stories, articles, and novels, both published and unpublished; scrapbooks containing material related to published works, such as dust jackets, letters received,...
Dates: 1905-1997; Majority of material found within 1927-1971
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

Virginia Coffman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2005-23
Abstract

Virginia Coffman (1914-2005) was an American novelist best known for her Gothic novels. The collection consists primarily of materials related to Coffman's career as a popular novelist, including manuscript drafts, notes, proposals, and newspaper clippings, as well as articles, screenplay ideas, and correspondence relating to her film and screenwriter career. A small amount of personal and family material is also included.

Dates: 1907-1989; Majority of material found within 1959-1974
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

Mighels Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC470
Abstract

Papers include letter from Philip to Ed about business; ms on "Mining camp 'booms'" by Roy; typescript poem "Action" by Davis; scrapbook (1863-1888) started by Henry R., including clippings of his poetry and prose, Nevada history, and his election as Assembly speaker; and a scrapbook (1894-1897) by Harry of his published poetry, prose, and book reviews.

Dates: 1863-1937
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

Ann Ronald Papers

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Identifier: 2008-02
Abstract The Ann Ronald Papers contain materials that cover Ronald's tenure as a professor and administrator at the University of Nevada, Reno as well as her role as a leading scholar and author in the fields of nature writing and ecocriticism. A lifelong member of the Western Literature Association, many of Ronald's books, articles, and essays describe the places and landscapes of the American West, especially Nevada. Materials include book manuscript drafts, research notes, promotional items,...
Dates: 1839-2017; Majority of material found within 1970-2008
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

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