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Publishers and publishing -- Texas

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1151 Collections and/or Records:

“Blevins, William”; Manuscript, Records, and Faxes, 1856 - 1999

 File — Box 2870, Folder: 10
Abstract From the Series:

Archival materials following the research of writer, Mike Cox, on the Texas Rangers. This collection is made up of government documents, drafts, stories, Ranger records, obituaries, and biographies of hundreds of former Rangers. The research begins right after the civil war up until the early 2000s.

Dates: 1856 - 1999

“Bob Miller”; Correspondence, Manuscript, Certificate of Deputation, Adjutant General Report, and Office of JP, 1931 - 1999

 File — Box 2863, Folder: 16
Abstract From the Series:

Archival materials following the research of writer, Mike Cox, on the Texas Rangers. This collection is made up of government documents, drafts, stories, Ranger records, obituaries, and biographies of hundreds of former Rangers. The research begins right after the civil war up until the early 2000s.

Dates: 1931 - 1999

Book Adaptation, 1979, undated

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Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

A film loosely based on Wittliff’s mother’s life about a young, divorced mother of two sons working as a telephone operator in small-town Texas during World War II. Starring Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, and Eric Roberts. Early drafts are titled "Nita, Henry and Harry."

Dates: 1979, undated

Book adaptation by Sara Clark, Pinnacle Books, undated

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Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series: Thaddeus Rose and Eddie was the first script written by Wittliff to be produced. The working title was "Sledge and Eddie," and some of the early drafts are titled as such. Wittliff's agent brought the script to the attention of producers Rod Sheldon and Dan Paulson. The TV movie was directed by Texas director Jack Starrett and starred Bo Hopkins and Johnny Cash. The film aired on the CBS network Friday Night Movies, February 24, 1978 to generally favorable reviews. The production brought...
Dates: undated

Book announcements – announcements of new books, press releases, and other promotional material (3 folders)

 File — Box 812, Folder: 10-12
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1995 - 2003

Book Catalogs, 1960 - 1973

 File — Box 271, Folder: 4
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series contains Wittliff's collection of book catalogs, exhibition catalogs, printing pamphlets and historical society brochures. Invitations to readings, art and literature shows, directories, flyers, articles, clippings and notices are also present.

Dates: 1960 - 1973

Book catalogs and book lists I – from a variety of publishers, also includes promotional material (3 folders)

 File — Box 812, Folder: 13-15
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1995 - 2003

Book catalogs, and book related clippings and correspondence., undated

 File — Box 813 (Ongoing)
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Multiple accessions from Author, Mike Cox, document his wrting career as well as his decades of reviewing books for The Austin-American Statesman. The material includes extensive research for books on the Texas Rangers.

Dates: undated

“Book Club of Texas” – newspaper clippings, booklets, and programs from meetings

 File — Box 812, Folder: 2
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1995 - 2003

[Book Club of Texas] – variety of material from the Book Club of Texas and the Texas Writers Project, May 1999

 File — Box 813, Folder: 3
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: May 1999

“Book col. Correspondence”, correspondence relating to Cox’s Texana column, 1984 - 1987

 File — Box 806, Folder: 9
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1984 - 1987

“Book co/mail 1988” – correspondence sent to Cox in regards to his column, subject matter and letters seeking advice on research and writing

 File — Box 804, Folder: 13
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1995 - 2003

Book Presses and Dealers, 1988 - 1992

 File — Box 271, Folder: 6-7
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series contains Wittliff's collection of book catalogs, exhibition catalogs, printing pamphlets and historical society brochures. Invitations to readings, art and literature shows, directories, flyers, articles, clippings and notices are also present.

Dates: 1988 - 1992

Book Publishers of Texas Membership Directory, 1988

 File — Box 161 (Ongoing)
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Multiple accessions from Author, Mike Cox, document his wrting career as well as his decades of reviewing books for The Austin-American Statesman. The material includes extensive research for books on the Texas Rangers.

Dates: 1988

“Book publishers Texas” – supplement from The Daily Texan about publishers with a picture of Bill Wittliff on the cover, dated 1982; newspaper clippings, and a few book catalogs

 File — Box 806, Folder: 13
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1995 - 2003

“Book Requests – ltrs sent ‘89” – correspondence requesting information on the book Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas by John Henry Brown

 File — Box 805, Folder: 19
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1995 - 2003

Book revisions

 File — Box 294, Folder: 2
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

A film loosely based on Wittliff’s mother’s life about a young, divorced mother of two sons working as a telephone operator in small-town Texas during World War II. Starring Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, and Eric Roberts. Early drafts are titled "Nita, Henry and Harry."

Dates: 1979, undated

Book, underlined, undated

 File — Box 351, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series:

The Screenplays are arranged chronologically according to when they were written. The order does not reflect the order in which the films were released. The date following the title in parentheses is the release date. Photographs, film, and videotape may not be duplicated without permission from the Wittliff estate.

Dates: undated

“Booking / TX Highways 3/98” – correspondence, drafts, and notes relating to article by Cox titled By the Book which appeared in the October 1998 issue of Texas Highways, magazine issue included, 1998

 File — Box 808, Folder: 1
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1998

“Books: Audio” – newspaper clippings about books on tape, 1988 - 1994

 File — Box 808, Folder: 25
Abstract From the Series: Material consists of numerous newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts, galleys and proofs of material written by Cox, promotional materials for books, newsletters, and some notes from early college courses in journalism and photography. Material relates to Texana column written by Cox and to his position at DPS in medial relations. When possible, original file names are used and are indicated in quotation marks. Accession contains 133 photos and 3 color slides. A majority of the...
Dates: 1988 - 1994