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Authors, American -- Texas -- 20th century

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Found in 4995 Collections and/or Records:

"Corres. Re: Exxon Valdez"; Letters written to congressman Mel Levin, Senator Alan Cranston, L. G. Rawl and President Georg Bush pertaining to the Valdez oil spill. Replies from Levin, Cranston and Rawl, open letter to the public from L.G. Rawl, Exxon addressin oil spill, L.A. Times, 1989

 File — Box 3770, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents From the Series: Archival material donated by Rae Lewis relating to the life, writing career, and death of Rolling Stone and Texas Monthly journalist, Grover Lewis’ dating 1962-2015. Materials include extensive notes, research materials, correspondence, publishing contracts and manuscript drafts for Lewis’ unpublished memoir, “Goodbye If You Call That Gone” and unpublished novel, “Code of the West”, the posthumous anthology, Splendor in the Short Grass: The Grover Lewis Reader, drafts of unproduced...
Dates: 1989
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Grover Lewis Additions / Accession 2021-099

Correspondence, 1989

 File — Box 4, Folder: 5
Series Description From the Series:

This series is the largest of the series, and is comprised mainly of annotated typescripts and page proofs of books written by or edited by Robert Calvert. Publications are arranged in order by publication date, and range in date from 1970-1994, bulk dates 1987-1994. While most books are represented almost exclusively by typescripts and page proofs, files for

Dates: 1989
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Robert Calvert Papers / Books / Texas Through Time, Calvert and Buenger, eds.

Correspondence, 1977-1995

 Series
Series Description

The smallest of the series, this file of correspondence includes three letters relating to book orders and other routine, non-editorial matters.

Dates: 1977-1995
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Robert Calvert Papers

Correspondence , 1957-1986

 Series
Scope and Contents

Arranged in order from earliest to most recent, the correspondence in this series consists largely of fan letters written to Crumley, as well as two 1957 letters from Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson congratulating Crumley on his scholastic achievements. Several drafts of letters written by Crumley are also included, such as a 1969 letter to MGM studios regarding a film treatment of One to Count Cadence.

Dates: 1957-1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / James Crumley Papers

Correspondence, February 1975

 File — Box 3, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series has been arranged in chronological order by date of the novel’s creation. This is the largest series, with the numerous Dancing Bear files documenting Crumley's changing ideas for titles and other aspects related to the novel. Although multiple drafts of each work are present, the drafts typically include only the first few chapters of the work. The specific portions of each work represented and any variant titles are identified by the folder...
Dates: February 1975
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / James Crumley Papers / Novels / The Wrong Case

Correspondence , 1957-1975

 File — Box 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Arranged in order from earliest to most recent, the correspondence in this series consists largely of fan letters written to Crumley, as well as two 1957 letters from Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson congratulating Crumley on his scholastic achievements. Several drafts of letters written by Crumley are also included, such as a 1969 letter to MGM studios regarding a film treatment of One to Count Cadence.

Dates: 1957-1975
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / James Crumley Papers / Correspondence

Correspondence , 1978-1986

 File — Box 8, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Arranged in order from earliest to most recent, the correspondence in this series consists largely of fan letters written to Crumley, as well as two 1957 letters from Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson congratulating Crumley on his scholastic achievements. Several drafts of letters written by Crumley are also included, such as a 1969 letter to MGM studios regarding a film treatment of One to Count Cadence.

Dates: 1978-1986
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / James Crumley Papers / Correspondence

Correspondence, 1968, 1987-1991

 Series
Series Description

Correspondence includes one 1968 letter to McMurtry from Harper's magazine returning his manuscript, "Take My Saddle from the Wall: A Valediction,” a letter from McMurtry to Bill Wittliff, and two to former Wittliff Collection Curator, Dick Holland. These letters date from 1987-1991 and relate to the acquisition of this collection.

Dates: 1968, 1987-1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Larry McMurtry Collection

Correspondence, 1971-1998, undated

 Series
Series Description This series contains Patoski's personal and professional correspondence, separated into groupings, for Texas Monthly Correspondence and General Correspondence. The majority of the general correspondence is personal in nature. Of particular interest is the relatively large number of letters in general correspondence from Patoski's father, Victor Patoski, most of which are signed simply with the letter V. The Texas Monthlycorrespondence are mostly from fans...
Dates: 1971-1998, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Joe Nick Patoski Papers

Correspondence

 File — Box 11, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series is arranged chronologically by publication, with an unpublished title at the end. The first subseries is for the book, Galveston, a History of the Island. These files contain research material and an annotated typescript for the book. The files are organized according to the author's filing system, primarily in chronological order. They contain articles, clippings, handwritten notes, newsletters, brochures and tear sheets. There is information on...
Dates: undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Gary Cartwright Papers / Books / Blood Will Tell

Correspondence, 1977-1998

 Series
Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence regarding Cartwright’s writing projects and those of others. The letters are arranged alphabetically. Notable correspondents include Bill Broyles, Cartwright family members, A.C. Greene, Stephen Harrigan, Ann Richards, and Bud Shrake as well as Playboy Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Texas Monthly.

Dates: 1977-1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Gary Cartwright Papers

Correspondence, 1976-1991, undated

 Series
Series Description Within this series is correspondence relating to Harrigan's writing. The letters range from requests for articles from magazines and journals to letters of interest from agents and publishers, "Letters to the Editor" forwarded to Harrigan from Texas Monthly, letters from other writers and friends, fan mail, and correspondence from organizations like the Texas Institute of Letters, of which Harrigan is a former president. The series is arranged...
Dates: 1976-1991, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Stephen Harrigan Papers

Correspondence, 1975-1978

 File — Box 2, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series: This series surveys Harrigan's creative works from his work as ad writer at the University Co-op to the publication of his book, Water and Light. It includes manuscript drafts, notes, notebooks, galley proofs, correspondence, magazines, clippings, financial and legal papers, screenplays, photographs and artifacts. In some cases Harrigan added notes and inscriptions describing the materials and providing background information....
Dates: 1975-1978
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Stephen Harrigan Papers / Works / Early Works / Lucille

Correspondence, 1982, 1984

 File — Box 19, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series: This series surveys Harrigan's creative works from his work as ad writer at the University Co-op to the publication of his book, Water and Light. It includes manuscript drafts, notes, notebooks, galley proofs, correspondence, magazines, clippings, financial and legal papers, screenplays, photographs and artifacts. In some cases Harrigan added notes and inscriptions describing the materials and providing background information....
Dates: 1982, 1984
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Stephen Harrigan Papers / Works / Books / Jacob's Well

Correspondence, 1991-1992, undated

 File — Box 19, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series: This series surveys Harrigan's creative works from his work as ad writer at the University Co-op to the publication of his book, Water and Light. It includes manuscript drafts, notes, notebooks, galley proofs, correspondence, magazines, clippings, financial and legal papers, screenplays, photographs and artifacts. In some cases Harrigan added notes and inscriptions describing the materials and providing background information....
Dates: 1991-1992, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Stephen Harrigan Papers / Works / Books / Water and Light

Correspondence , 1951-1961

 File — Box 2, Folder: 5-13
Series Description From the Series: Nadine Eckhardt (nee Nadine Ellen Cannon) was the first wife of Billy Lee Brammer and the mother of his three children. The two met as students at North Texas State College and married on April 22, 1950. Nadine Brammer worked for a time on the Lyndon Baines Johnson staff along with her husband, but later returned with her children to live in Austin while Brammer remained in Washington. In 1961, the Brammers were divorced and in 1962, Nadine married Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt. Her...
Dates: 1951-1961
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Billy Lee Brammer Papers / Nadine Eckhardt Papers

Correspondence, 1959 - 1973

 File — Box 2, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series: This series contains clippings and articles about Brammer, reviews of his work, and the eulogy presented at his funeral.  Also included are correspondence - many from his publisher Houghton-Mifflin about The Gay Place, some from his agent, a few personal letters, and a dust jacket of The Gay Place.  There are photos of Brammer with his family and friends, which were enlarged and duplicated by Bill Wittliff. The material is...
Dates: 1959 - 1973
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / Billy Lee Brammer Papers / Critical/Biographical Papers

Correspondence, 1972-1990, undated

 Sub-Series — Box 2-6
Scope and Contents From the Series: The series Personal Papers documents Broyles’s early interests and activities outside of his writing career. Included are a 1962 diary and general correspondence (arranged chronologically). While the bulk of Broyles’s Texas Monthly correspondence is housed in Series II: Magazines, this selection of personal correspondence does include some letters addressed to him as editor of the magazine. Broyles’ early career with the Houston Independent School District is also represented in...
Dates: 1972-1990, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / William Broyles, Jr. Papers / Personal Papers

Correspondence, 1971-1981, undated

 Sub-Series — Box 15-31
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series: The bulk of the Magazine Series relates to Texas Monthly. Broyles was the founding editor of the magazine and served in that role until 1980. Correspondence, Subject Files, Administrative Records, and Issue Files comprise this series. Correspondence (boxes 15-31) is arranged chronologically, with a few notable exceptions: correspondence between Executive Editor, Greg Curtis and other individuals are separate (box 19), as are query letters sent to Broyles (boxes 20-21), Roar of...
Dates: 1971-1981, undated
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / William Broyles, Jr. Papers / Magazines / Texas Monthly

Correspondence, 1980 - 1982

 Sub-Series — Box 60-65
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series: Broyles served as editor-in-chief of New West / California from 1980-1982, and correspondence, administrative files, and issue files document his involvement with the magazine. The correspondence series is arranged alphabetically and includes letters from fellow administrators such as magazine president Ted Siff, as well as many authors including Gary Cartwright, Harry Hurt, III, Larry L. King, Ben Stein, and Richard West. Administrative Files is comprised of meeting files, notes, idea...
Dates: 1980 - 1982
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / William Broyles, Jr. Papers / Magazines / New West / California