Poets, American -- Texas
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Compton Papers
Collection
Identifier: SWWC-107
Abstract
The Robert Compton papers span 1955-2008 and document the career of the well-respected and long-time Books editor of the Dallas Morning News. The bulk of the collection is the correspondences from book reviewers, journalists, and authors, including Jim Lehrer, Larry McMurtry, Rick Bass, and William Goyen. This collection also is comprised of documents that pertain to the inner-workings of the Dallas Morning News, including changes in writing styles pertaining to race and gender. The...
Dates:
1955-2008
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
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Robert Compton Papers
R. S. Gwynn Papers
Collection
Identifier: SWWC-046
Abstract
This collection is comprised of annotated typescripts and page mock-ups for Gwynn’s three books of poetry, and one poem written for a wedding ceremony.
Dates:
1976-1994
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
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R. S. Gwynn Papers
Aubra Nooncaster Collection
Collection
Identifier: SWWC-122
Abstract
The Aubra Nooncaster Papers span 1938-1992, and document the writings of coach, poet, and mentor to Larry L. King, Aubra Nooncaster. The collection is arranged into four series: Correspondence, Writings about Coach Nooncaster, Nooncaster’s Writings, and Larry L. King. The bulk of the collection is correspondence from Larry L. King to Nooncaster. The collection also includes published poems and unpublished drafts of poems written by Nooncaster
Dates:
1938-1990
Found in:
The Wittliff Collections
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Aubra Nooncaster Collection
