Authors, American -- Texas -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4995 Collections and/or Records:
"Corres. Re: Exxon Valdez"; Letters written to congressman Mel Levin, Senator Alan Cranston, L. G. Rawl and President Georg Bush pertaining to the Valdez oil spill. Replies from Levin, Cranston and Rawl, open letter to the public from L.G. Rawl, Exxon addressin oil spill, L.A. Times, 1989
File — Box 3770, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archival material donated by Rae Lewis relating to the life, writing career, and death of Rolling Stone and Texas Monthly journalist, Grover Lewis’ dating 1962-2015. Materials include extensive notes, research materials, correspondence, publishing contracts and manuscript drafts for Lewis’ unpublished memoir, “Goodbye If You Call That Gone” and unpublished novel, “Code of the West”, the posthumous anthology, Splendor in the Short Grass: The Grover Lewis Reader, drafts of unproduced...
Dates:
1989
Correspondence, 1968, 1987-1991
Series
Series Description
Correspondence includes one 1968 letter to McMurtry from Harper's magazine returning his manuscript, "Take My Saddle from the Wall: A Valediction,” a letter from McMurtry to Bill Wittliff, and two to former Wittliff Collection Curator, Dick Holland. These letters date from 1987-1991 and relate to the acquisition of this collection.
Dates:
1968, 1987-1991
Correspondence, 1996-1997
File — Box 1, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
Materials relating to Big Red Tequila Series are arranged according to the chronological writing process: correspondence, a research interview, author’s notes, an early draft, and an annotated manuscript with revisions. The correspondence is from Haynes and Boone, LLP and contains information on Texas contract law (July 19, 1996). A 1999 Fax from Mike Hames gives directions to Lackland Air Force Base, TX, a map of the base and a list of questions for...
Dates:
1996-1997
Correspondence, 1998
File — Box 3, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
“Gunman’s Cantina” was an early working title for The Last King of Texas published in 2000. This series includes correspondence from 1998-2000, author’s notes, research emails, a plot map flowchart, and chapter outlines. Correspondence includes a fax from Gina Maccoby with notes from the editor of manuscript. Other correspondence are research interviews conducted via email: Russell Johnson explaining ballistics information and descriptions of guns; Eddie...
Dates:
1998
Correspondence , 2000
File — Box 4, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
Materials documenting The Devil Went Down to Austin is arranged according to chronological writing process: correspondence, a research interview, author’s notes, an early draft, and an annotated manuscript with revisions. The correspondence consists of various written communication to and from Kate Miciak, executive editor of Bantam Dell Publishing Group from 2000. These letters reference revisions and suggestions about book. Along with letter are the...
Dates:
2000
Correspondence, 1972-2011
Series
Series Description
Series I: Correspondence comprises the bulk of the collection (boxes 1-4) and is arranged chronologically. The first letters are from the early 1970s when the Shepards lived briefly in England and the Darks remained in California. Because the two families lived together for many years, there are few letters until 1980 when Shepard began filming on location. The letters pick up in earnest in 1983 after Shepard left his wife and son and began a long-term relationship with actress Jessica...
Dates:
1972-2011
Correspondence, 1989
File — Box 4, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series is the largest of the series, and is comprised mainly of annotated typescripts and page proofs of books written by or edited by Robert Calvert. Publications are arranged in order by publication date, and range in date from 1970-1994, bulk dates 1987-1994. While most books are represented almost exclusively by typescripts and page proofs, files for
Dates:
1989
Correspondence, 1977-1995
Series
Series Description
The smallest of the series, this file of correspondence includes three letters relating to book orders and other routine, non-editorial matters.
Dates:
1977-1995
Correspondence, 1972-1990, undated
Sub-Series — Box 2-6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The series Personal Papers documents Broyles’s early interests and activities outside of his writing career. Included are a 1962 diary and general correspondence (arranged chronologically). While the bulk of Broyles’s Texas Monthly correspondence is housed in Series II: Magazines, this selection of personal correspondence does include some letters addressed to him as editor of the magazine. Broyles’ early career with the Houston Independent School District is also represented in...
Dates:
1972-1990, undated
Correspondence, 1971-1981, undated
Sub-Series — Box 15-31
Sub-Series Description
From the Sub-Series:
The bulk of the Magazine Series relates to Texas Monthly. Broyles was the founding editor of the magazine and served in that role until 1980. Correspondence, Subject Files, Administrative Records, and Issue Files comprise this series. Correspondence (boxes 15-31) is arranged chronologically, with a few notable exceptions: correspondence between Executive Editor, Greg Curtis and other individuals are separate (box 19), as are query letters sent to Broyles (boxes 20-21), Roar of...
Dates:
1971-1981, undated
Correspondence, 1980 - 1982
Sub-Series — Box 60-65
Sub-Series Description
From the Sub-Series:
Broyles served as editor-in-chief of New West / California from 1980-1982, and correspondence, administrative files, and issue files document his involvement with the magazine. The correspondence series is arranged alphabetically and includes letters from fellow administrators such as magazine president Ted Siff, as well as many authors including Gary Cartwright, Harry Hurt, III, Larry L. King, Ben Stein, and Richard West. Administrative Files is comprised of meeting files, notes, idea...
Dates:
1980 - 1982
Correspondence, 1982 - 1984
Sub-Series — Box 67-73
Sub-Series Description
From the Sub-Series:
Broyles was appointed editor-in-chief of Newsweek from 1982-1984. Correspondence, editorial files, speeches, and subject files document his leadership of this magazine. General correspondence is arranged chronologically, followed by alphabetical correspondence files for individuals such as Jonathan Alter, Katherine Graham, Peter McGrath, Richard West, and George Will. Also within the Newsweek series are speeches Broyles made while serving as editor-in-chief. Included are his remarks at the...
Dates:
1982 - 1984
Correspondence, 1957-1993
Series
Series Description
Correspondence forms the bulk of the King Papers, filling over 21 boxes. It is arranged chronologically, reflecting King’s own arrangement -- he kept a box under his desk where he tosses the letters (with a copy of his response attached) as he answers them. When the box becomes full, King stuffs the letters into a large brown envelope upon which he marks the months and year covered. The correspondence describes writing projects, including fan response and King’s reaction to it....
Dates:
1957-1993
Correspondence, 1984-1985
File — Box 7, Folder: 1
Series Description
From the Series:
This series, arranged in chronological order, contains material related to the writing, production and reception of the following theatrical works: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Kingfish, The Night Hank Williams Died, That Terrible Night Santa Got Lost In The Woods, The Golden Shadows Old West Museum, and The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public. Many of the manuscripts include letters from King explaining the history...
Dates:
1984-1985
Correspondence, 1986-1988
File — Box 7, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series, arranged in chronological order, contains material related to the writing, production and reception of the following theatrical works: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Kingfish, The Night Hank Williams Died, That Terrible Night Santa Got Lost In The Woods, The Golden Shadows Old West Museum, and The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public. Many of the manuscripts include letters from King explaining the history...
Dates:
1986-1988
Correspondence, 1985-1987
File — Box 8, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series, arranged in chronological order, contains material related to the writing, production and reception of the following theatrical works: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Kingfish, The Night Hank Williams Died, That Terrible Night Santa Got Lost In The Woods, The Golden Shadows Old West Museum, and The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public. Many of the manuscripts include letters from King explaining the history...
Dates:
1985-1987
Correspondence, 1957-1964
File — Box 18, Folder: 4
Series Description
From the Series:
Correspondence forms the bulk of the King Papers, filling over 21 boxes. It is arranged chronologically, reflecting King’s own arrangement -- he kept a box under his desk where he tosses the letters (with a copy of his response attached) as he answers them. When the box becomes full, King stuffs the letters into a large brown envelope upon which he marks the months and year covered. The correspondence describes writing projects, including fan response and King’s reaction to it....
Dates:
1957-1964
Correspondence, 1965-1971 [No Month]
File — Box 18, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
Correspondence forms the bulk of the King Papers, filling over 21 boxes. It is arranged chronologically, reflecting King’s own arrangement -- he kept a box under his desk where he tosses the letters (with a copy of his response attached) as he answers them. When the box becomes full, King stuffs the letters into a large brown envelope upon which he marks the months and year covered. The correspondence describes writing projects, including fan response and King’s reaction to it....
Dates:
1965-1971 [No Month]
Correspondence, 1965 [No Month]
File — Box 18, Folder: 6
Series Description
From the Series:
Correspondence forms the bulk of the King Papers, filling over 21 boxes. It is arranged chronologically, reflecting King’s own arrangement -- he kept a box under his desk where he tosses the letters (with a copy of his response attached) as he answers them. When the box becomes full, King stuffs the letters into a large brown envelope upon which he marks the months and year covered. The correspondence describes writing projects, including fan response and King’s reaction to it....
Dates:
1965 [No Month]
Correspondence, January - August 1965
File — Box 18, Folder: 7
Series Description
From the Series:
Correspondence forms the bulk of the King Papers, filling over 21 boxes. It is arranged chronologically, reflecting King’s own arrangement -- he kept a box under his desk where he tosses the letters (with a copy of his response attached) as he answers them. When the box becomes full, King stuffs the letters into a large brown envelope upon which he marks the months and year covered. The correspondence describes writing projects, including fan response and King’s reaction to it....
Dates:
January - August 1965
University Archives
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San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
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The Wittliff Collections
7th Floor, Alkek Library
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San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
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7th Floor, Alkek Library
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
Wittliff_Ref@txstate.edu