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Historical fiction

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1340 Collections and/or Records:

“Starving Artist” , 1988-1992

 File — Box 11, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series II: Short Stories (1986-1999)documents the writng porcess of seven short stories. Formats include drafts and correspondence.

Dates: 1988-1992

"Straight Texas: A Series of Six Broadcasts" - No. 1: Trail Thunder (March 11, 1941); No. 2: Riders of the Stars (March 18, 1941); No. 3: Mustangs and Cow Horses (March 24, 1941); No. 4: The Longhorns (April 8, 1941); No. 5: In a Stagecoach (April 15, 1941); No. 6: Buried Treasure (April 22, 1941) (one original copy and one bound photocopy) , March 11, 1941- April 22, 1941

 File — Box 19, Folder: 1-2
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the series or show, these scripts date from Kirkland days at UT Austin's Radio House, circa 1940-1947. Typescripts and working drafts are included, as well as some photographs of the Radio House staff, including J. Frank Dobie. Of particular interest is the series entitled "Guardians of Freedom", which includes documents related to the Peck Woodside story Kirkland covered in Mexico.

Dates: March 11, 1941- April 22, 1941

"Strange Loyalty" (30 minute radio play) , 1941

 File — Box 19, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the series or show, these scripts date from Kirkland days at UT Austin's Radio House, circa 1940-1947. Typescripts and working drafts are included, as well as some photographs of the Radio House staff, including J. Frank Dobie. Of particular interest is the series entitled "Guardians of Freedom", which includes documents related to the Peck Woodside story Kirkland covered in Mexico.

Dates: 1941

Stuart, Malcolm (literary agent)

 File — Box 6, Folder: 12
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by book title, this subseries includes research material, notes, outlines, drafts, correspondence, publicity documents, and drafts of stage and film adaptations.

Dates: 1959

Student Activism, undated

 File — Box 1996, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Materials related to Elizabeth Crook’s novels The Raven’s Bride, Promised Lands, Dog Hill Diaries (unpublished, working title)

Dates: undated

Subjects , 1936-1991, undated

 Sub-Series
Series Description From the Series: Material relating to Kirkland’s personal life and interests are divided into several subseries: awards; biographical notes; clippings; correspondence; J. Frank Dobie material; notes; photographs; speeches; subject files; and speeches.Awards (1953-1987) Kirkland won many awards during her lifetime, and was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame by Gov. Bill Clements in 1987. This subseries includes correspondence, photographs, and ephemera related to these honors. Awards are...
Dates: 1936-1991, undated

Sugar Bowl

 File — Box 22, Folder: 12
Series Description From the Series:

Kirkland wrote songs which appeared in her short stories and musicals, as well as many which have not appeared in any of her works. Her songs are arranged here in alphabetical order, and typically include one draft of the song only.

Dates: undated

Summaries

 File — Box 1, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by book title, this subseries includes research material, notes, outlines, drafts, correspondence, publicity documents, and drafts of stage and film adaptations.

Dates: 1952

"Summary of Texas Agriculture"

 File — Box 21, Folder: 23
Series Description From the Series:

This subseries includes detailed documentation on the creation of Kirkland's short stories "The Disappearance of Widow Ellen", "Peck Woodside", and "Leet's Christmas". Also included are drafts of many incomplete short stories.

Dates: 1936-1990, undated

Supreme Court

 File — Box 4, Folder: 14
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by book title, this subseries includes research material, notes, outlines, drafts, correspondence, publicity documents, and drafts of stage and film adaptations.

Dates: 1959

"Sweet Land of Liberty Series on Texas Farm and Home Program" - Audition, undated

 File — Box 19, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the series or show, these scripts date from Kirkland days at UT Austin's Radio House, circa 1940-1947. Typescripts and working drafts are included, as well as some photographs of the Radio House staff, including J. Frank Dobie. Of particular interest is the series entitled "Guardians of Freedom", which includes documents related to the Peck Woodside story Kirkland covered in Mexico.

Dates: undated

"Sweet Land of Liberty Series on Texas Farm and Home Program" - Program No. 1 - "Coleman County", undated

 File — Box 19, Folder: 5
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the series or show, these scripts date from Kirkland days at UT Austin's Radio House, circa 1940-1947. Typescripts and working drafts are included, as well as some photographs of the Radio House staff, including J. Frank Dobie. Of particular interest is the series entitled "Guardians of Freedom", which includes documents related to the Peck Woodside story Kirkland covered in Mexico.

Dates: undated

"Sweet Land of Liberty Series on Texas Farm and Home Program" - Program No. 2 - "Star Lone Star Farmer", undated

 File — Box 19, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the series or show, these scripts date from Kirkland days at UT Austin's Radio House, circa 1940-1947. Typescripts and working drafts are included, as well as some photographs of the Radio House staff, including J. Frank Dobie. Of particular interest is the series entitled "Guardians of Freedom", which includes documents related to the Peck Woodside story Kirkland covered in Mexico.

Dates: undated

"Sweet Land of Liberty Series on Texas Farm and Home Program" - Program No. 14 - "War New Year", January 2, 1944

 File — Box 19, Folder: 7
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the series or show, these scripts date from Kirkland days at UT Austin's Radio House, circa 1940-1947. Typescripts and working drafts are included, as well as some photographs of the Radio House staff, including J. Frank Dobie. Of particular interest is the series entitled "Guardians of Freedom", which includes documents related to the Peck Woodside story Kirkland covered in Mexico.

Dates: January 2, 1944

Synopsis

 File — Box 12, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the musical, this subseries includes drafts, notes and correspondence documenting the creation and production of Kirkland's musicals.

Dates: circa 1970-1990

Synopsis, with bibliographic notes, 47 pages

 File — Box 7, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series:

This series includes extensive research files and many annotated typescripts of Crook’s first novel. The research files include clippings, handwritten notes, photographs, and correspondence with research assistant Eva B. Denning, of Gallatin, TN, 1984-90. The typescripts have been arranged in alphabetical order by working titles.

Dates: 1984-1990, undated

Synopsis, with bibliographic notes, 66 pages

 File — Box 7, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

This series includes extensive research files and many annotated typescripts of Crook’s first novel. The research files include clippings, handwritten notes, photographs, and correspondence with research assistant Eva B. Denning, of Gallatin, TN, 1984-90. The typescripts have been arranged in alphabetical order by working titles.

Dates: 1984-1990, undated

T, 1960-1985

 File — Box 36, Box: 1
Series Description From the Series: Material relating to Kirkland’s personal life and interests are divided into several subseries: awards; biographical notes; clippings; correspondence; J. Frank Dobie material; notes; photographs; speeches; subject files; and speeches.Awards (1953-1987) Kirkland won many awards during her lifetime, and was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame by Gov. Bill Clements in 1987. This subseries includes correspondence, photographs, and ephemera related to these honors. Awards are...
Dates: 1960-1985

T-Z

 File — Box 6, Folder: 13
Series Description From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by book title, this subseries includes research material, notes, outlines, drafts, correspondence, publicity documents, and drafts of stage and film adaptations.

Dates: 1959