Western stories
Found in 474 Collections and/or Records:
“Spokane”– correspondence, travel material such as hotel receipts, rental car and plane information, two color photos and newspaper clippings, undated
Material consists mainly of “working files for children’s books now in print”. Research material consists of newspaper clippings, information from the internet, and photocopies from various books and other sources. In a few instances, original file folders were kept because of notes or other writings that appear on them. Folder 20 has been flagged for sensitive material.
“Star-Telegram”; “Fort Worth Star-Telegram” clippings, 1974-1980
This collection consists of additional material of Judy Alter’s literary papers. The majority of the material within the collection is a series of books written by Judy Alter. Also included in the collection is many magazines, the majority being from or dealing with Fort Worth, Texas. Many newspapers are included in the collection, each containing an article about or written by Judy Alter. The folder titles preceding a semicolon reflect Alter’s original description.
“Sue Ellen Learns to Dance and Other Stories” by Judy Alter with notes, undated
Material consists mainly of drafts from both “soon to be published” and unpublished material.
“Sundance Books for Young Readers” pamphlet; “A Mystery Beyond the Ordinary” by Judy Alter, 1984-1985
This collection consists of additional material of Judy Alter’s literary papers. The majority of the material within the collection is a series of books written by Judy Alter. Also included in the collection is many magazines, the majority being from or dealing with Fort Worth, Texas. Many newspapers are included in the collection, each containing an article about or written by Judy Alter. The folder titles preceding a semicolon reflect Alter’s original description.
"Surgery", undated
Material donated from Alter's files; items include magazines, writer contracts, reviews, newspaper clippings, limited correspondence, and some research material. All original folder titles appear in quotation marks.
“Susan Wallace”– 1953 letter to Lewis Wallace from Blair Taylor, undated
Material consists mainly of “working files for children’s books now in print”. Research material consists of newspaper clippings, information from the internet, and photocopies from various books and other sources. In a few instances, original file folders were kept because of notes or other writings that appear on them. Folder 20 has been flagged for sensitive material.
“Texas Co-Op Power” magazine [more than one copy of some issues], February 1996; May 2006; September 2006; November 2006; April 2007; January 2008; June 2008
Material donated from Alter's files; items include magazines, writer contracts, reviews, newspaper clippings, limited correspondence, and some research material. All original folder titles appear in quotation marks.
“Texas Folklore Society” program, 1993
Research, manuscripts, correspondence and galley proofs for several works by Judy Alter, along with manuscripts for Alter’s early unpublished novels. Also included are editorial files for Larry L. King’s Golden Shadows Old West Museum, which was published in 1993 by Texas Christian University Press, where Judy Alter serves as Director.
“Texas is Chili Country”-first draft, revised, September 2012
This donation consists of manuscript drafts and speeches written by author Judy Alter. Included in this collection are early drafts for Trouble in a Big Box, Danger Comes Home, No Neighborhood for Old Women, Cooking My Way Through Life with Kids & Books, and Texas is Chili Country. Also included is unpublished material related to “Gail Borden” and a Certificate of Copyright Registration for Great Texas Chefs.
“Texas Monthly Entries” Correspondence and “Texas Monthly” Entries for the Stanley Walker Journalism Award including Richard West, Harry Hurt, Gary Cartwright, Griffin Smith Jr., Gregory Curtis, Paul Burka, William Broyles, April-December 1977
“Texas Women”– research material including newspaper clippings and printouts from various internet sources, undated
Material consists mainly of drafts from both “soon to be published” and unpublished material.
“Texas Writers Column"– notes, drafts, and numerous newspaper clippings of Alter’s column , undated
Material contains drafts, research, and numerous newspaper clippings related to Alter’s writing; original file labels appear in quotation marks.
“The Bride Wore Crimson” News Articles, Reviews, and Correspondence, 1991-1993
“The Bride Wore Crimson” Newspaper Article; PEN Center Literary Awards, October 1993, undated
“The Dallas Morning News”; “Fort Worth Star-Telegram” clippings, September 3,1972-February 18,1973
This collection consists of additional material of Judy Alter’s literary papers. The majority of the material within the collection is a series of books written by Judy Alter. Also included in the collection is many magazines, the majority being from or dealing with Fort Worth, Texas. Many newspapers are included in the collection, each containing an article about or written by Judy Alter. The folder titles preceding a semicolon reflect Alter’s original description.
“The Edge of the West and Other Texas Pieces” Original Manuscript by Bryan Woolley, undated
“The Edge of the West” News Articles, Reviews, and Correspondence Pertaining to “Edge of the West”, 1990-1992
“The Fort Worth Story”, copy of chapters, 1967
This collection consists of additional material of Judy Alter’s literary papers. The majority of the material within the collection is a series of books written by Judy Alter. Also included in the collection is many magazines, the majority being from or dealing with Fort Worth, Texas. Many newspapers are included in the collection, each containing an article about or written by Judy Alter. The folder titles preceding a semicolon reflect Alter’s original description.
