Sub-Series Description 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...

Freelance Work (boxes 82-84) From the Sub-Series:

In addition to his employment at several prominent magazines, Broyles frequently contributed articles to other publications through freelance work. This series includes drafts of articles and correspondence relating to work done for American Heritage, Atlantic Monthly, Esquire, New York Times, Reader’s Digest, Texas Monthly, and U.S. News and World Report.

Sub-Series Description Broyles was appointed editor-in-chief of Newsweek from 1982-1984. Correspondence, editorial files, speeches, and subject files document his leadership of this magazine. General correspondence is arranged chronologically, followed by alphabetical correspondence files for individuals such as Jonathan Alter, Katherine Graham, Peter McGrath, Richard West, and George Will. Also within the Newsweek series are speeches Broyles made while serving as editor-in-chief. Included are his remarks at the...

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There are two items contained within this series. The first is an outline for a novel-in-progress named “Death in Glenrio: A Route 66 Murder.” The second item a narrative and treatment for a proposed document labeled “As Long As I Can Remember.”

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There are two items contained within this series. The first is an outline for a novel-in-progress named “Death in Glenrio: A Route 66 Murder.” The second item a narrative and treatment for a proposed document labeled “As Long As I Can Remember.”

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The first series is Personal Papers. Within the papers are a certificate, email, and a thank you card. Michael Rodriguez’s certificate of promotion to Sergeant in June of 1970 is included. The second document is a printout of an email from Tim O’Brien requesting an interview with Rodriguez. The last item is a thank you card from an ethics class.

Scope and Contents 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...

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There are six photos in all in this series. There are two photos of Michael Rodriguez in Vietnam. The next photo is a photo of Rodriguez by Scott Schrader. The next two photos are color photos taken in Vietnam. The final photo is a photo of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington D.C.

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...

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Broyles shares writing credits on the 2001 Tim Burton film, Planet of the Apes. The film is based on the Pierre Boule novel of the same name, and stars Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, and Helena Bonham Carter. Correspondence, research materials (including copies of Boule’s novel and previous Apes films), scripts, and writers credit arbitration files, and publicity materials document Broyles’s contribution to the film.

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This series includes notes, drafts, and correspondence for a play titled Boot (early working title, “Blown Away: A Play in Two Acts.”) The play takes place in a bunker in Vietnam and focuses on three marines: Crockett, Dupree, and Mills, joined by a new recruit they nickname “Boot.” The plot follows the young men as they try to cope with the realities of war.

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...

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...

Series Description The third series is Promotional Material. The first item is a Pecan Grove promotional poster for the book “Humidity Moon.” The second is a program from the San Antonio Inter-American Bookfair and Literary Festival. The next document is the newsletter, “Final Draft,” of the San Antonio Writers Guild. The last item included is a San Antonio Current review of Humidity Moon.The second folder of Promotional Material are material that is not dated. The first item is a set of quotes...

Series Description From the Series: The third series is Promotional Material. The first item is a Pecan Grove promotional poster for the book “Humidity Moon.” The second is a program from the San Antonio Inter-American Bookfair and Literary Festival. The next document is the newsletter, “Final Draft,” of the San Antonio Writers Guild. The last item included is a San Antonio Current review of Humidity Moon.The second folder of Promotional Material are material that is not dated. The first item is a set of quotes...

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This series contains research materials, notes, scripts, and correspondence for a number of film projects that have not been produced. Arranged alphabetically by working title, these projects include: “Baa Baa Black Sheep”, “Earth Angel” (a.k.a. “Huey and the War Lover”), “Hard Rock: There Are No limits,” “R&R,” “Terrible Beauty: Stories From a War,” and an untitled baseball project.

Freelance Work (boxes 82-84) From the Sub-Series:

In addition to his employment at several prominent magazines, Broyles frequently contributed articles to other publications through freelance work. This series includes drafts of articles and correspondence relating to work done for American Heritage, Atlantic Monthly, Esquire, New York Times, Reader’s Digest, Texas Monthly, and U.S. News and World Report.

Series Description From the Series: The third series is Promotional Material. The first item is a Pecan Grove promotional poster for the book “Humidity Moon.” The second is a program from the San Antonio Inter-American Bookfair and Literary Festival. The next document is the newsletter, “Final Draft,” of the San Antonio Writers Guild. The last item included is a San Antonio Current review of Humidity Moon.The second folder of Promotional Material are material that is not dated. The first item is a set of quotes...

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...

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...