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SWWC. Southwestern Writers Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: SWWC

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

Billy Lee Brammer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-007
Abstract

The Billy Lee Brammer Papers document his writing career (including The Gay Place and its' unfinished sequel Faustian Days) along with various articles.

Dates: 1946-1993

Michael Zagst Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-084
Abstract The collection contains manuscript and typescript drafts of each of Zagst’s published novels, as well as those of published and unpublished plays, screenplays novels, and short stories. Editorial correspondence relating to the publication of Zagst’s novels include a letter from Bruce J. Friedmann introducing Zagst to Donald I. Fine who would become Zagst’s publisher; letters from Fine, from the publicity liaison and from the editor. Also included are entries for the Texas Institute of...
Dates: 1985 - 1996

Rick Riordan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-079
Abstract

Correspondence, research notes and interviews, plot maps, chapter synopses, character outlines, editor’s revision suggestions, and two magazines document the career of Texas writer Rick Riordan spanning the years of 1997-2004.

Dates: 1997-2004

Mary Sue Jones Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-009a
Abstract

Mary Sue Jones' Papers span the years from 1931 to 1992 with most of the material dating from the 1960s through the 1980s. Contained here are class notes, scripts, set designs, costume designs, playbills, letters, photographs, records, audiotapes, reports, clippings, magazines, articles, awards, school records, yearbooks, scrapbooks, personal effects, and mementos.

Dates: 1931-1992; Majority of material found in 1949-1992

Puckerbrush Press Collection of Mary Gray Hughes

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-078
Abstract

Personal papers, correspondence, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, computer disks and numerous copies of Hughes short stories, story lines, poems, and letters to editors documenting Hughes’s 2002 Puckerbrush Press collection, Cora’s Seduction and Other Stories.

Dates: 1977-2002

Rick Bass Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-020
Abstract

The Rick Bass papers are comprised of manuscripts, galley proofs, notes, clippings, correspondence, legal papers, photographs and artifacts, 1924 to the present, relating to Bass’ career as a writer.

Dates: 1982-1994, undated

Jan Reid Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-059
Abstract

Working drafts, photographs, and correspondence make up the papers of journalist and novelist Jan Reid. The collection is arranged into the following three series: Books (1974-1986), Articles and Stories (1975-1994, undated), and Correspondence (1976-1993, undated)

Dates: 1974-1994

Joe Nick Patoski Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-029
Abstract

Typescripts, correspondence, clippings, photographs, sound recordings, printed material, handwritten notes, ephemera, and artifacts, 1929 to 1998 (bulk 1975-1995), created and maintained by Joe Nick Patoski, document much of his writing career, as well as some aspects of his business and personal life.

Dates: 1929-1998; Majority of material found within 1975-1995

Edward Muegge "Buck" Schiwetz Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-080
Abstract

Journal articles, correspondence, published works, unpublished research and notes and photographs document the career of Edward Muegge “Buck” Schiwetz as an artist, illustrator and architectural sketcher. The collection is arranged into four main series: Biographical Material, Correspondence, Art Projects by E.M. Schiwetz, and Photographs.

Dates: 1929-1979

Ron Querry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-098
Abstract The papers of Ron Querry document the author’s life from his childhood, through the progression of his writing career, to his travels. Querry’s writings depict the intersection of white and native worlds, and he is the author of Death of Bernadette Lefthand and Bad Medicine as well as his memoir, I See by My Get-Up.  The papers are arranged in eight series: correspondence; published works;...
Dates: 1951-2006

Grover Lewis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-085
Abstract

The papers of journalist Grover Lewis span the years 1955 to 2005 and are arranged into seven series: Personal Papers, Correspondence, Published Works, Unpublished Works, Works by Others, Audio Tapes, and Oversized Items.

Dates: 1955-2005

Albert Goldbarth Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-016
Abstract

Hadnwritten drafts in two spiral bound notebooks of Goldbarth's book of poetry, Different Fleshes, along with several loose sheets and one newspaper clipping dated 1978.

Dates: 1978-1980

Cindy Bonner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-053
Abstract

The Cindy Bonner papers document the writing and editing process of her novels and short stories, including research notes, annotated drafts, proofs, and correspondence, dating from 1983-1999.

Dates: 1983-1999

Beverly Lowry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-061
Abstract

Typescript drafts, correspondence, notes, clippings, journals, and photographs document the writing career of Beverly Lowry. The bulk of the papers relate to four of Lowry’s seven published books, with The Perfect Sonya and Crossed Overbeing the most fully represented. The collection is arranged into the following seven series: Works, Correspondence, Clippings, Publicity, Computer disks, Personal, and Artifacts.

Dates: 1950-1998

Preston Jones Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-009
Abstract

The collection chronicle Preston Jones personal and professional life, from his childhood in New Mexico through his days as a successful playwright.

Dates: 1940-1988; Majority of material found within 1963-1979

Sterling VanWagenen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-015
Abstract

Five folders of works, financial papers, photographs, promotional kits, and clippings, 1984-1986 contain materials from the 1985 film "The Trip to Bountiful."

Dates: 1984-1985, undated

A. C. Greene Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-017
Abstract

Seven folders of works, published materials, photographs, correspondence, cards, and programs highlight the work of A.C. Greene.

Dates: 1967-1969, 1973

Robert Flynn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-023
Abstract

The collection consist of a script, programs, drafts, notes, photographs, articles, military documents and correspondence and span fom 1950-1971.

Dates: 1950-1971

Willie Nelson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-021
Abstract

This collection documents Willie Nelson's career in music, especially as a lyricist and a performing artist. The early years of Farm Aid are also well-documented.

Dates: 1975-1994

Elithe Hamilton Kirkland Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-030
Abstract

Correspondence, drafts, typescripts, photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, ephemera and clippings document the writing career of Texas Women’s Hall of Fame writer, Elithe Hamilton Kirkland.

Dates: 1910-1992; Majority of material found within 1940-1992